An analysis of 2024 trends for small business
As we step into 2024, several trends are reshaping the way companies approach the market. We explore these trends and their implications for small businesses. […]
The psychology of holiday spending for businesses
Provides insights to empower businesses in making informed financial decisions by exploring the intricate interplay of emotions, social influences, cognitive biases, and online trends in holiday spending. […]
Business tips for navigating the holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, all businesses face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Whether you run a pub, retail shop, or any other type of business, this blog […]
Is dynamic pricing right for your pub?
Dynamic pricing isn't just about adjusting numbers; it's about understanding your customers, maximising revenue during peak times, and ensuring your pub remains resilient in the face of market fluctuations. […]
Tips on how to help your pub finances
We understand that running a pub in today's economic climate can be a challenging endeavour. If you're a pub owner facing financial difficulties or the looming threat of closure, you're […]
How businesses recover from debt
When business debt is mounting up, business owners can start to feel hopeless and helpless to stop it. Once the debt reaches a certain point, […]
Why it's so hard to talk about debt
According to the Office of National Statistics, 8.3 million people in the UK are unable to pay off bills or debts and total credit card […]
Building a business back up after debt problems
After all the stress of getting through serious debt problems, the last thing any business owner wants is that feeling of just about scraping along. […]
Ideas to survive the lean times
All businesses experience busy periods and quiet periods which are either expected or unexpected. Some businesses are naturally seasonal, and others are very vulnerable to […]
The mental health consequences of debt
Anyone who has ever owed money will know that feeling you get in your stomach every time you think about it. That horrible sick feeling […]
Does your client's financial situation affect your business?
Unless you are a business that provides consumer credit, you may not feel the need to assess your potential clients' financial situation before you begin […]
Self-employment and long-term illness how to protect your business
If you're a director of a company and your team and customers heavily depend on you, becoming ill can be a huge hurdle for your […]
How to work successfully with an accountant to ensure business stability
"Accountants are expensive!" is a phrase we hear often from Sole Traders and Small Business Owners. However, in our experience there are plenty of accountancy […]
Christmas retail fails and how to avoid them
The lead up to Christmas is an extremely busy time for retailers, particularly independent businesses. There's a lot to think about longer opening hours, […]
How your CRM system can help prevent Insolvency
Our job here at R2B Business Solutions isn't just to step in and save companies from insolvency after things have turned sour, but also to […]
Snow or sun, how can you protect your seasonal business against insolvency?
It's been the hottest summer on record and this has affected the UK economy in several different ways. For some businesses, it's been a pleasure […]
How can the traditional estate agency survive tenant fee bans and online competition?
It's a challenging time for the traditional high-street estate agency, and we are unfortunately seeing more calls for help from agencies facing financial distress as […]
Director personal guarantees good, or bad for business?
What is a Personal Guarantee? Lenders, suppliers and landlords may ask a business owner or Director for a Personal Guarantee before agreeing to lend to […]
Five vitally important things to review in your finance regime
We all know that keeping good financial records is key to business success. Bookkeeping, profit & loss forecasting and cash-flow analysis are all fundamental aspects […]
Dealing with financial distress within your business?
A high percentage of businesses fail, and a common reason for failure is financial mismanagement, which causes insolvency. Keeping on top of cash flow can […]
My company has received a winding up petition, what happens now?
If your Limited Company has been struggling to pay its debts, you owe more than £750 and you have been unable to negotiate with creditors, […]
Is my business insolvent? What are my responsibilities if it is?
If you're the Director of a Limited Company that is struggling to meet its liabilities when they fall due, you have a duty of care […]
It happens, Business Interruption, are you prepared?
As business owners, we understand the importance of planning, after all "failing to plan is planning to fail"! The very basic plans that small […]
It happens dealing with the death of a director or key person
As sad as it is, there is one certainty in life and business; we will all die. In an ideal world, each of us would […]
What are my options for closing my insolvent business?
If your business has become insolvent and the decision has been made to close, then there are certain obligations that you should be aware of. […]
Helping your cash-flow: know your rights to charge for late payments
Cash-flow problems are a common cause of business distress, and very often poor cashflow is caused by late payments from customers and clients. Knowing your […]