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.
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Transport and logistics

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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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The changing face of business stability

Amid unprecedented turmoil, businesses become stable by adapting to change, not resisting it. The buzzword is "resilience" - and SMEs have some inbuilt advantages.
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For energy-intensive firms, the heat is on

Business energy contracts renew in April or October, making them crunch months for firms with high energy usage. Businesses need to be prepared for customers to fail.
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January’s insolvency data: the start of a bad year

The first UK insolvency data of 2022 indicates no let-up in company failures. Euler Hermes’ David Smith explains why it is likely to get worse.
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Be prepared for the springtime cash drought

Many businesses may run low on cash at the beginning of 2022, due to a long list of problems including a sharp rise in late payments. Cash flow forecasting is essential.
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The UK economy in 2022: bouncing back amid many risks

The UK economic bounceback from Covid-19 will continue in 2022, but momentum is slowing. Consumer spending and business investment are bright spots.
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Why restarting your business could be a challenge in 2022

Many companies will have to restart afresh. They will have to behave almost like start-ups, with the financial risks typical of a new comer.
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