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Let’s face it, none of us read the terms and conditions for the goods and services we buy. In fact, the Telegraph suggests that it would take most of us fifty years to read them all. So, does that mean you don’t have to read the Ts & Cs in the contracts you issue, either? Absolutely not. And, more to the point, it’s essential to apply them. What Are Your Terms & Conditions For? Your Ts & Cs don’t have to

This is the month most of us go on holiday, especially if you need to coordinate with school breaks. If you’re about to go on a well-earned break, have a great time, and if you’ve come back, I hope it lived up to your expectations. Of course, your business has to carry on while you’re away. I highlighted one of the ways criminals could take advantage of your absence, and I’ve also posted that

Depending on your circumstances you’re probably either enjoying yourself lying in the sun or suffering on an overheated, overcrowded Tube train. Because, there’s good and bad in most circumstances, even being owed money. The bad is obvious. The good is that you have the chance of ending up with more than you have now, but that means you have to go after it. Feel free to get in touch with SJ Collections if

If you’re applying for credit, it’s important to make it easy for the person looking at your application. They’re only human, and if you catch them on a hard day with an application that’s difficult to follow, they may simply decide to reject it, rather than try to make sense of what you’ve sent. All About Your Business Whether your business is a company or a sole trader, remember to giv

The chances are you’re looking forward to a holiday over the summer, whether your tastes involve lying on a beach or something more active. If you’re running your business efficiently, there shouldn’t be a problem about taking a couple of weeks off to enjoy a well-earned break. However, there are potential dangers. There have been a number of cases where an employee has received a very plausible ema

The law is notoriously pernickety about detail, and if you’re suing a company for a debt (or for any other reason), it’s vital to get everything exactly right. And the potential pitfalls include the name of the company. What Kind of Mistakes Are Made? Company names, especially if the business is registered  as a limited company, are very precise, and giving an incorrect or imprecise name could threaten yo

A happy Easter and/or Passover to you — whichever you celebrate. We’re now at the start of the new tax year, and I hope you’ve made a resolution to start it by minimising both the debt you owe and the debt you’re owed. Strong, effective systems can help with both, but if you have difficulties recovering money that’s owed to you, you’re very welcome to get in touch with SJ Collections. Ne

The end of the tax year is in sight, and it’s a time when many businesses suddenly find unpaid invoices making a hole in their profits. Hopefully you’re on top of your finances, but do get in touch with SJ Collections if you need any help chasing up debts. 2018 seems to be throwing up more challenges than usual for SMEs, from the government’s overhaul of the Corporate Governance Code to an unprecedented level of cybe

One the great successes that’s bucked the trend of recession and austerity over the past decade has been the small business sector. Apart from a brief dip after the Brexit vote, the FSB’s (Federation of Small Businesses) confidence has been positive for the last five years. All that seems to be changing, though. The Small Business Boom Since the crash of 2008, things haven’t been easy for business, or for their emplo

Every year brings new challenges and opportunities for businesses, but 2018 seems set to be even more challenging than usual. And it’s not just me who thinks so. PwC (Pricewaterhouse Coopers), one of the Big Four auditors, has set out six things for private businesses to look out for in 2018. Corporate Governance for Private Businesses The FRC is planning a big shake-up of the Corporate Governance Code. They’re curre