Cash is king
1st February 2019
By Lauren Auburn BRI Business Recovery & Insolvency THE two common insolvency tests are the balance sheet test and the cashflow test. A business is considered insolvent if either,...
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A strong and buoyant market
1st February 2019
By Simon Parsons Berrys LAST year saw a strong and buoyant market with the industrial and warehouse sector outperforming most other markets. Alternative commercial markets, including the hotel...
Service comes closer to home
1st February 2019
THIRD party logistics, efficient, professionals, accountable and focused, a few words to describe the benefits of outsourcing your logistics operation to C Butt Ltd. C Butt Ltd, the...
Specialist advice is a wise move
1st February 2019
Whether buying or renting your premises, the cost of the space you occupy will be a major cost to the business. Stephen Chown, of Chown Commercial offers economic advice and solutions in connection...
Tailoring cover to individual needs
1st February 2019
THERE'S a great deal to think about in the early days of a business - and while you're focused on establishing a sound footing, there's not always time to address other important issues. Insurance...
Six tips to benefit from our experience
1st February 2019
NO matter how smoothly your business is running, or how bright the future looks - it's always worth taking advantage of expert financial advice. Another opinion, especially one with a financial...
Optimistic for the future
1st February 2019
By Gerald Couldrake Partner Howes Percival Solicitors DESPITE the continued uncertainty derived from Brexit, 2018 saw a degree of optimism in the UK's economy, including for manufacturers. ...
Shedding light on money saving alternatives
1st February 2019
EVERYONE wants to save money on their electricity costs and innovative products are making that a realistic proposition - but without expert advice you may be doing more harm than good. KwikLite in...
Changing the face of customer service
1st February 2019
A BUSINESSWOMAN from Northampton has invested more than £25,000 of her own money into creating a system that enables customers to tell businesses exactly what they think of them. Lindsey Marriott,...
Focusing on prevention rather than cure
1st February 2019
By Michael Cox Redwood Employee Benefits Services IN our first article of 2019, we looked at the emergence and acceptance of Digital Virtual GP usage across age groups from Millennials to Baby...
Finding the energy to take control
1st February 2019
MANY business people will know the hassle of unsolicited phone calls from salespeople offering energy deals or contract reviews. A solution can be to take control which is where fully independent...
Research posts will benefit small businesses
1st February 2019
SMALL and family-run businesses in Northamptonshire are set to receive a boost from a new research initiative from the University of Northampton. The University is offering four fully funded PhD...
Key agreements signed
1st February 2019
THE University of Northampton has helped facilitate two 'significant' local business agreements between Northamptonshire Borough Council and China - as the UK gears up for Brexit. Two Memorandums...
Cheap vs expensive websites
1st February 2018
By Alan Perkins Managing Director SilverDisc YOUR website sits at the heart of your digital marketing. It should be like a member of your team, delivering leads to your salespeople or selling...
Hybrid… Is there anything else to talk about?
1st February 2018
By Ross Williams Alpha Contracts AS I read back through my offerings to Business Times readers there does seem to be one recurring theme, the introduction of more and more hybrids and whether or...