FW: Weekly Snapshot Newsletter - 2 August 2010

 

 

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From: Business Credit News UK [mailto:uknewsletter-bounces@list.creditman.co.uk]
Sent: 02 August 2010 09:56
To: Andrew Cawkwell
Subject: Weekly Snapshot Newsletter - 2 August 2010

Welcome to the Business Credit News UK - Weekly Snapshot Newsletter Editor: John Arnold - jarnold@creditman.co.uk Site: Business Credit Management UK URL: http://www.creditman.co.uk Dated: 2 August 2010 Coface - A complete portfolio of B2B trade credit solutions Coface is one of the world's leading providers of credit management solutions. We provide UK-based companies with: Straightforward credit insurance policies - protection against insolvency and risk of non-payment of debt Flexible invoice discounting - to boost cash flow Global business information & credit reports A credit rating service Comprehensive receivables management How safely are you trading on credit terms? Click here to take our free credit management healthcheck Call 01923 478111   Click www.cofaceuk.com   Email enquiries@cofaceuk.com News Former jewel in the Portsmouth food scene goes into liquidation Businesses urged to be more transparent with year end accounts Banking figures confirm decline of small business lending Rise in late payment demands support Cable's Green Paper The Debt Advisor to help HM Forces Debt judgments still at historic high in Northern Ireland Forum voices opposition to 'crippling' retirement age plans Over half of cost cutting holidaymakers are staycation-ing CSA Diploma winners celebrate at awards day Rating agency: Coface filed for accreditation with CESR Debt collection agencies will be used by HM Revenue & Customs Almost 900 Jobs Saved as Tyneside Companies Rescued Atradius Announces New Management Board Structure 'Significant' number of brokers owed commission by failed debt firm Deloitte comments on new EU invoicing directive to simplify VAT invoice requirements BBA response to 'Financing a private sector recovery' Atradius Supports SMEs With New Cost-Effective Trade Credit Insurance Solution Could a debt management plan help landlords to tackle rent arrears? Bibby Financial Services acquires Aston Rothbury Factors Lagging payments hurting half of Aussie firms Prospect of a new insolvency epidemic? Tougher approach to banks backed by new research showing small firms struggling to access finance Almost two thirds of credit managers expect business insolvencies to leap by more than 10 per cent R3 Reaction to Vince Cable's green paper and ease of obtaining finance R3 responds to the Government's proposals for a restructuring moratorium Business output drops over Q2, according to the latest Bibby Financial Services Business Factors Index P&A tackle Irish late payment problems Use Insolvency Service Official Statistics? Faster payments is frontrunner to replace cheques according to Experian Survey Identity fraud levels continue to rise Vince Cable and George Osborne launch 'Financing a Private Sector Recovery' paper Insolvency Service launches consultation on proposals for a restructuring moratorium To read the complete story on these and to submit your news items please go to the News Section Articles Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs), The Pros And Cons Do you really know who are your Facebook friends are? Adrian Kirby: Tips to Turn Around Struggling Businesses Two years in the slow lane for UK: a small price to pay for a more sustainable, high quality recovery The Tax Man Cometh Please visit our Articles Section Service Spotlight - Debt Collection - International and UK Try our own inhouse collections for UK debts - A service provided by credit management professionals. 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