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The cure to the ‘zombie’ company apocalypse

Date16 Oct 2023

At Peak Cashflow, we always like to see the positive in any situation. But in recent years we understand there’s not been a lot for us to be optimistic about, with the pandemic causing widespread disruption and then just as we’re...

Setting up a Business in Birmingham

Date10 Oct 2023

Posted ByPeter Stanton

CategoriesBlog, News Article

Setting up a business is always a venture full of both excitement and risk, wherever you decide to trade from; especially if it’s your first time. As a well-established business in Birmingham, we’re providing some helpful tips, resources and background information to...

The effect of EVs on Automotive Manufacturing in the West Midlands

Date23 Aug 2023

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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...

Late Tax Payments: How to Avoid Penalties after Legislation Changes

Date05 Jul 2023

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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...

Making Tax Digital: What Does It All Mean?

Date24 Apr 2023

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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?

Date14 Apr 2023

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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...

10 key considerations to improve your credit control process

Date24 Oct 2022

Posted ByPeter Stanton

CategoriesBlog, Cashflow, 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 cash flow problems caused by slow-paying customers and bad debt. Unless you implement a clear credit control process,...

A year for moving forward; the steel market bounces back with the help of cash flow solutions

Date14 Apr 2021

Posted ByPeter Stanton

CategoriesBlog, News Article

It’s fair to say no industry has been safe from the impacts of the events of 2020. From the growing concerns on the pandemic to the worries surrounding a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, you’d be hard pushed to find any sector that hasn’t been...

Protecting your cash flow and securing your business’s future in 2021

Date04 Jan 2021

Posted ByPeter Stanton

CategoriesBlog, News Article

As we’ve waved goodbye to a year none of us will forget, it’s fair to say no business has been safe from the effects the coronavirus pandemic has brought with it. The recent ‘Business Impact of Coronavirus Survey’ (BICS) from ONS highlighted...

SMEs warned over Coronavirus loan scheme ‘debt bubble’

Date13 Nov 2020

Posted ByPeter Stanton

CategoriesBlog, News Article

As England is plunged into yet another lockdown, HM Treasury continues to make changes to its various financial schemes to protect the future of the country’s businesses during this difficult period. Back in April, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the...

Protecting your business against ‘bad debt’

Date30 Oct 2020

Posted ByPeter Stanton

CategoriesBlog, News Article

As a business owner, you work hard to establish effective business operations, ensuring that you are able to protect your employees, stakeholders and, of course, your livelihood. But when delayed or non-payments, at the fault of your customers or clients, threaten to...

Credit control during an economic downturn

Date23 Sep 2020

Posted ByPeter Stanton

CategoriesBlog, News Article

Keeping on top of your cashflow is a task in itself. But, when a recession hits, it can sometimes feel nigh on impossible to stay on top of the money coming in and out of your business. In our last blog post,...

Surviving a cash flow crisis

Date07 Aug 2020

Posted ByPeter Stanton

CategoriesBlog, News Article

Businesses rarely go bust due to losses, but always go bust due to running out of cash. It’s fair to say, as a country, we’re no stranger to a crisis. Whether it’s Brexit, the 2008 recession or, of course, the recent coronavirus...

Key Financial Advice for Businesses following Brexit

Date28 Feb 2020

Posted ByPeter Stanton

CategoriesBlog, News Article

So, it’s finally happened! After 2 General Elections, much ado about Data Protection, questionable bus advertising, a dancing Prime Minister, a briefly-refrigerated Prime Minister, milkshake protests, and everything in-between… the United Kingdom officially withdrew from the European Union on the 31st of...

Solving Payroll Problems

Date03 Jan 2020

Posted ByPeter Stanton

CategoriesBlog, News Article

Between our directors, we share over 50 years experience in the finance sector. There are many financial services out there – our invoice finance service being its own niche with a range of funding solutions & cashflow management options – yet there...

Brexit uncertainty’s effect on our Recruitment Industry & Labour Market

Date18 Nov 2019

Posted ByPeter Stanton

CategoriesBlog, News Article

According to recent data released by the ONS, our delayed departure from the European Union – and subsequent doubt over the process – has impacted the UK’s recruiting plans as well as employment statistics. Lack of permanent vacancies KPMG & Recruitment and...

Important points for Manufacturers ahead of Brexit

Date14 Oct 2019

Posted ByPeter Stanton

CategoriesBlog, News Article

The birthplace of the industrial revolution has heavily depended on manufacturing for most of the last century. Despite post-war decline in manufacturing employment, there are over 2.5 million people directly employed by UK manufacturers, many of which are skilled labourers. Over...

The effect of a no-deal Brexit on the European Automotive Industry

Date27 Sep 2019

Posted ByPeter Stanton

CategoriesBlog, News Article

With the prospect of a no-deal Brexit still firmly on the cards, automotive associations across Europe have formed a unanimous opposition to the potential outcome of Britain withdrawing from the European Union without trade agreements in place. If terms are not...

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

Date25 Feb 2019

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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?

Date30 Jan 2019

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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...

Protect your SME against Cyber Security Attacks

Date13 Nov 2018

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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

Date01 Nov 2018

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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...

3 Ways to Increase Cash Flow Quickly

Date25 Jul 2018

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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...

Does this mean the death of the High Street?

Date28 Jun 2018

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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 Update from Peter

Date27 Jun 2018

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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...

Time to bust the myths about Invoice Finance

Date31 May 2018

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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...

Our top tips to combat stress at work

Date31 May 2018

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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...

Businesses not worried about Brexit

Date27 Apr 2018

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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...

Have you thought about your Facebook presence?

Date27 Apr 2018

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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...

New Service | Confidential Factoring

Date28 Mar 2018

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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

Date22 Mar 2018

Posted ByPeter Stanton

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...

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The cure to the ‘zombie’ company apocalypse

Setting up a Business in Birmingham

The effect of EVs on Automotive Manufacturing in the West Midlands

Late Tax Payments: How to Avoid Penalties after Legislation Changes

Making Tax Digital: What Does It All Mean?

Why is the cyber awareness of your company so important?

10 key considerations to improve your credit control process

A year for moving forward; the steel market bounces back with the help of cash flow solutions

Protecting your cash flow and securing your business’s future in 2021

SMEs warned over Coronavirus loan scheme ‘debt bubble’

Protecting your business against ‘bad debt’

Credit control during an economic downturn

Surviving a cash flow crisis

Key Financial Advice for Businesses following Brexit

Solving Payroll Problems

Brexit uncertainty’s effect on our Recruitment Industry & Labour Market

Important points for Manufacturers ahead of Brexit

The effect of a no-deal Brexit on the European Automotive Industry

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

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

Protect your SME against Cyber Security Attacks

The benefits of invoice factoring

3 Ways to Increase Cash Flow Quickly

Does this mean the death of the High Street?

Summer Update from Peter

Time to bust the myths about Invoice Finance

Our top tips to combat stress at work

Businesses not worried about Brexit

Have you thought about your Facebook presence?

New Service | Confidential Factoring

Spring Budget : What you need to know

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