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The month of October attracts one of the regular questions, “Do the clocks go forward or back?” This year, 1 October also brought in a raft of legislation where a similar question must be asked whereas do the amendments or new items of legislation take us forward or return us to previous ways of working.Continue reading
Corby in Northamptonshire is in the top 10 local authorities with the highest individual insolvency rates, figures from the Insolvency Service have revealed.Continue reading
Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL’s) or solvent liquidations as they are commonly called, have been very common over the last few years. Continue reading
At P
BC there is a belief that individual team member progression is key to future success. With this in mind, the directors would like to announce how delighted they are for Jenny Amos who has passed the Certificate of Proficiency for insolvency with merit. It is a great result and is indicative of that support for enhancing the knowledge of each member of the Team.
Mind you, PBC cannot take the credit for some events where congratulations are appropriate, as Jamie Cochrane got married to Naomi on 5th August. Both Gary and Gavin did try to warn him about the long-term effects marriage has on us chaps but, thankfully he would not listen.
Figures from the Insolvency Service released in July have revealed that in 2014, for the first time, female insolvency rates have overtaken male insolvency.Continue reading
Gavin Bates and Gary Pettit of PBC Business Recovery and Insolvency (PBC) were appointed as joint administrators of Joining The Dots Distribution Limited on the 26 June 2015.Continue reading
Selecting the right accountant is a vital business decision. A good one can help a business save money and grow, while a bad one may do the opposite. However, deciding which accountant to work with can be a bit of a minefield. Here are our top tips to help you make the right decision.Continue reading
Planning for succession should be in the thoughts of everyone in business from early on. After all, what is to happen to your business when you decide it is time to retire? In other words, what is your own exit strategy when either you have attained your goal or age has finally caught up with you and retirement prevails?
One of the most crucial aspects of running a business is maintaining a healthy cash flow. After all, if a business can’t pay its staff and suppliers it can’t operate, regardless of how much it is selling or the size of its profit.
Too often, business plans are only thought of in relation to obtaining funding for a business. In fact, a business plan is much more than that. It is a valuable tool for every business owner from start-ups and those looking to grow, to those that have been in business for years. Creating a business plan makes an owner take a holistic view of their company, and the sector in which it operates.Continue reading
