What exactly is 'average' UK household debt?
There's lots of talk of 'average' UK debt, but are such broad brush stats helpful?
Why SME growth isn't essential in 2019
SMEs are being damaged by false ideas of success, so it's time to rethink what constitutes a win.
Late payments increased by 25% in 2018
Late payments are on the rise again and SMEs are struggling.
Are headline-grabbing debt stats actually useful?
Exaggerated debt statistics might grab headlines, but are they really helpful?
The real reasons new FCA rules on credit card debt matter
The FCA's new rules for credit card providers have bigger implications than you might think.
Why it pays to be part of the community
Connecting with the wider community can deliver long-term dividends to your small business.
It’s not all in the numbers: understanding debt means understanding the circumstances of debt
Most councils and companies understand the issues surrounding debt in their respective boroughs or trading radius. It informs the ways in which they deploy resources and decide when and how to collect debt. However, how many really understand the individual circumstances in each case?
Financial education: bridging theory and reality
It’s been more than two years since financial education was embedded into the school curriculum here in the UK. While I believe we've seen some progress, we must still push further to ensure young people make informed choices with full knowledge of the potential consequences – positive and negative.