Economic insights to prepare your business

Retail insolvencies up in 2022, but will 2023 be brighter?

Consumers continued to tighten their purse strings in the run up to Q4 2022, further increasing the risk of retail insolvencies. But could 2023 see a turnaround for the retail sector?

Business Strategy For The 2023 Recession

Firms of all sizes face a tough year as the UK economy is set to shrink in 2023. Use this time to protect your company, and plan your business strategy in recession.

The Cost of Christmas for Small Businesses: The Rising Price of Christmas Lunch

The soaring cost of your small business staff Christmas lunch may be a shock this year, but it’s a sign of the growing pressures on firms.

UK Insolvency Rates: Q3 2022 Update

UK insolvency rates have eased, but look set to spike again in 2023. Trade credit insurance is a critical consideration for SMEs.

Trade debtors: Is it business as usual for the food and drink industry, or are suppliers at risk?

With ongoing challenges in many parts of the sector, how can the food and drink industry avoid trade debtors?

Buy now pay later for business – big changes ahead for procurement

BNPL for business means firms buying online could get instant extended credit, even for large purchases. And it could lead to wider changes in procurement.

Transport and logistics outlook: bumps in the road

The outlook for the transport and logistics sector is very uneven. Some parts are experiencing strong demand, others are suffering a margin squeeze.

Benefits of Brexit – is there a silver lining for SMEs?

There has been a lot of talk about a lack of benefits of Brexit for the UK’s small businesses, but are there any positives? We take a look

Hospitality industry update: a summer of sunshine and storms

The hospitality industry is seeing high demand in some places, low demand in others - but rising costs everywhere, along with possible insolvencies.

UK economic outlook dims despite supply chain improvements

The UK economic outlook for the second half of 2022 is becoming less bright even though supply chain disruption is easing

Why are steel prices rising?

Record steel prices are putting margins under pressure for many industries. Discover how the market went from surplus to shortage so quickly.

Which sectors are hardest hit by the spring cash drought?

Quarterly insolvency data shows how construction and hospitality sectors face acute cash problems in 2022

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