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The effect of EVs on Automotive Manufacturing in the West Midlands

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Date23 Aug 2019

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

It has been confirmed that the Castle Bromwich Assembly factory in Castle Vale, Birmingham – manufacturer of Jaguar saloon & sports cars, employing around 2,700 people – will begin producing its first EV by terminating production of the current Jaguar XJ model...

Penalty issued for late tax payments

Late Tax Payments: How to Avoid Penalties after Legislation Changes

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Date05 Aug 2019

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

With the release of the draft legislation for the Finance Bill 2019, alterations to the penalty system for tax payment have been announced, including an inaugural penalty applying to corporation Tax. Late payments will also result in a penalty from HMRC for...

10 key considerations to improve your credit control process

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Date17 May 2019

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

Every year, start-ups and small businesses in the UK fail because they run out of cash. One of the main reasons for this is cashflow problems caused by slow-paying customers and bad debt. Unless you implement a clear credit control process, your...

Factoring

How do you make sure that factoring works for you?

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Date17 May 2019

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

Factoring and invoice discounting facilities can be very straightforward to operate. However, there are pitfalls which some factoring companies will not discuss with you until you have signed on the dotted line. Here at Peak Cashflow we are proud of our customer service...

Making Tax Digital: What Does It All Mean?

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Date24 Apr 2019

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

The Government has recently introduced the Making Tax Digital plan to make it easier for everyone (businesses and non) to keep on top of their taxes.

Why is the cyber awareness of your company so important?

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Date14 Mar 2019

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

In a dream world, hackers would carry forward your SME’s invoices and pay them, but in the real world, they extract personal information, stealing the identity of a business and its money. From the 1st April 2019, all businesses will be required...

How can commercial finance help businesses prepare for a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit?

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Date25 Feb 2019

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesNews Article

The 29th March is getting close and with the clock ticking we want to understand what it is going to happen to SMEs after Brexit. Whilst the Prime Minister Theresa May is still dealing with Brussels, UK companies are afraid that a...

How will Making Tax Digital have an impact on cash flow in 2019?

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Date30 Jan 2019

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the government’s plan to transform the tax system and move it online. The goal of the Government and HMRC is to make it easier for individuals and businesses to keep on top of their tax affairs. Every...

cyber security attacks

Protect your SME against Cyber Security Attacks

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Date13 Nov 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

When you’re a small business owner, it is normal to be over-stretched with your workload. You are not only the boss, but also an accountant, HR Manager and IT Expert. With this in mind, it is no wonder that small business owners...

The benefits of invoice factoring

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Date01 Nov 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesNews Article

When it comes to financing correctly, it’s important to take the time out to understand the different types of invoicing options available to you. Making sure your financing practices are perfectly integrated with your business is harder than you might think. We...

Cash Flow

3 Ways to Increase Cash Flow Quickly

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Date25 Jul 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

Whether you’re a business or a consumer, cash is king. However, without cash, you can find yourself in a situation that would be pretty uncomfortable. Such as not having enough money for payroll or even making late payments. So what can you...

High Street

Does this mean the death of the High Street?

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Date28 Jun 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

The current situation on the High Street doesn’t appear to be a positive one at the moment. With a number of companies downsizing or disappearing altogether (BHS). But does this mean the death of the High Street altogether? As you would be...

summer

Summer Update from Peter

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Date27 Jun 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

There have been lots of things going on in the world of Peak over the last few months. This is why we thought that before everyone disappears for their summer holidays, we would provide a quick update. Firstly, I would like to...

Myths

Time to bust the myths about Invoice Finance

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Date31 May 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

There are many myths surrounding Invoice Finance. Even though it is a great way for a business to keep control of its cash flow by securing funding against their outstanding invoices. So, to ensure you don’t miss out on this simple and...

Stress

Our top tips to combat stress at work

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Date31 May 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

Although the world of finance is rewarding, interesting and full of progression opportunities, it can also mean long hours. This can lead to an added amount of pressure and stress for those in the industry. If you’re one of the those that...

worried

Businesses not worried about Brexit

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Date27 Apr 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

In a recent article by The Telegraph, it was reported that businesses are now less worried, than they were, about Brexit. Saying that Brexit was “no longer viewed as the risk for top UK companies”. Instead it is the fear of the...

Facebook

Have you thought about your Facebook presence?

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Date27 Apr 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

Social media has become a part of everyday life for most people in this digital age. With the majority of people using Facebook and Twitter for personal use and LinkedIn for business. But whenever you post on the social media platform, whether...

Confidential Factoring

New Service | Confidential Factoring

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Date28 Mar 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

Peak Cashflow is delighted to add a new specialised product to its invoice finance offering, Confidential Factoring. We have recently encountered a number of scenarios where prospective clients are very keen to retain confidentiality within the facility from their customers but don’t...

Spring Budget : What you need to know

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Date22 Mar 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

On the 13th of March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond announced the Spring Budget 2018. He revealed the plan for the UK and its economy in the coming spring and summer months. The Chancellor referenced the conservatives by saying “we...

Is the UK Automotive Market in Decline?

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Date16 Feb 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

To put it nicely, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) hasn’t had the best of starts to 2018. Last month it was reported that JLR will cut production of some vehicles due to the uncertain economic future. This is due to Brexit and changes to...

Mistakes

3 Financial Mistakes to Avoid in 2018

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Date31 Jan 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

As an SME, keeping control of your finances is of the utmost importance. However in a time of future economic uncertainty and the leaked Brexit impact reports showing that the UK will be worse off overall, this can be difficult. This is why...

Carillion Collapse

Our Thoughts on the Carillion Collapse

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Date25 Jan 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

The fall-out from the Carillion Collapse has been extensive and we have heard many discussions about it. Thus, we thought it was time that we also shared our views. So we went straight to our Director, Peter Stanton, to find out his thoughts. As...

peeve

What’s your biggest office pet peeve?

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Date22 Jan 2018

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

If you work in an office environment the chances are that you’ll have a number of office bugbears but what’s your biggest office pet peeve? Even if you mostly enjoy their company, your co-workers will drive you insane from time to time, whether...

New Member at Peak Cashflow

Welcome our Newest Member, Ryan

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Date21 Dec 2017

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

We recently welcomed a new member to our Peak Cashflow family, Ryan Cartwright. He is at the forefront of our relocated Stoke office and joined the team back in October. He is already surpassing our expectations but we thought we would introduce...

Brexit | What next?

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Date19 Dec 2017

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

Even after a huge blow to the Prime Minister, in which MPs voted to give Parliament a legal guarantee of a vote on the final Brexit deal, people are still left with little-to-no information about UK-EU trading conditions, as well as how things...

DIgital Age

How will accountancy change in the Digital Age?

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Date28 Nov 2017

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

In a digital age where economic and political disruption causes uncertainty. When business and accountants face and overcome financial crises, rising prices and slow growth. To then heighten this with the impending exit from the EU. It’s no wonder that there is uncertainty, especially...

Autumn Budget 2017

Autumn Budget 2017 | Points for Small businesses

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Date24 Nov 2017

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

On the 22nd of November, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond announced the Autumn Budget 2017, revealing the plan for the UK economy in the coming months. Below we have listed what we feel are the most important points of information...

Plan

How should SMEs plan for Brexit?

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Date09 Nov 2017

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

The Brexit decision has brought a number of views to the forefront. But what do the younger demographic have to say about it? Well, we spoke to an Oxford graduate, who also happens to be the son of Jim, our Director, to...

October

What Happened at Peak Cashflow in October?

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Date01 Nov 2017

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

As we dive into the winter months, a quick update on October. First of all, we would like to welcome our newest member of the Peak family, Ryan Cartwright. Ryan joined us at the start of October and has spent his first...

Autumn Budget 2017

What will happen to SMEs after the Autumn Budget 2017?

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Date27 Oct 2017

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Posted ByPeak Cashflow

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CategoriesBlog, News Article

The Autumn Budget is looming and will be delivered by Chancellor Phillip Hammond on Wednesday 22 November. The budget is due to be delivered when there is a cloud of uncertainty over the UK due to the stalled Brexit negotiations. This is as well as...