Last week was Debt Awareness week.  Each year, the charity Step Change holds this with the aim of increasing awareness of debt and offer solutions available to help.  

Wednesday 26th March, saw the release of the UK government’s Spring Statement. This announcement gave Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves an opportunity to update the nation on progress made since the last budget in October 2024. 

We’ve noted the key aspects of the Spring Statement that will affect businesses and broken down what this means for you. 

Here’s a look at how the tax year end could affect businesses, the steps to take before year end and why Darcey Quigley & Co can provide invaluable assistance during this critical time. 

Business cash flow optimisation should be a top priority for every company. By putting a few essential practices in place, you can ensure that your business maintains a healthy cashflow, enabling you to meet obligations, reinvest in growth, and weather any economic storm. 

Here’s a breakdown of some crucial cash flow optimisation techniques to keep your operations running smoothly. 

Do you ever get tired of not being paid on time? Do you feel you are constantly chasing payments with no permanent solution? Are you too busy on the “hamster wheel” of life that you simply do not have the time nor money to legally take action on your debtors? If you answered yes to the previous questions, then maybe a debt collection agency could be the answer. As well as outlining the various steps of the debt collection process, this blog will also discuss the various reasons why outsourcing your unpaid invoices to an agency such as Darcey Quigley & Co can provide you the time to start concentrating on more important matters.  

This blog will outline the importance of start-ups within our society as well as highlighting the various reasons why getting paid on time is fundamental to their subsequent growth.

As we continue to navigate through uncertain times, the recent UK budget announcement has brought about changes that will have a significant impact on small businesses.  At Darcey Quigley & Co, we understand the challenges that businesses face when it comes finances, government policies and the affect they can have on cashflow.

The month of October marks National Women’s Small Business Month 2024, and it is only right that we shine a light on Darcey Quigley as a female founded business!  For over 17 years, the company has been supporting businesses getting paid, but in this blog, we’ll discuss how Darcey Quigley became who it is today and what makes it more than just your typical debt recovery company.

Responsible for every one in six insolvencies this year (March, 2024), it is safe to say that the construction industry is not having the best year so far. Accounting for approximately 62% of the UK market, the industry continues to play a pivotal role in the growth and development of our society. So why are more and more construction businesses filing for administration? Well, this blog outlines the two main challenges the construction industry currently faces as well as addressing the ‘domino like effect’ that these challenges will subsequently have on businesses within this market as a result.

With any business comes a degree of debt. But it is who you work with that is the most important factor in ensuring a long-term working relationship. This blog will discuss the main warning signs that businesses should look out for prior to choosing a business partner and during the working agreement. It will also discuss the multiple ways a healthy working relationship with your debtor can be maintained for the foreseeable future.