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UK businesses are facing a difficult mix right now.

Rising energy costs, higher wages, weaker consumer demand and global instability are all hitting cashflow at the same time.

Hospitality firms are warning of collapse, retail is slowing, and insolvency activity remains high.

For businesses that sell on credit, this is where risk builds quietly — slower payments, stretched customers, and rising exposure.

Now is the time to strengthen credit control, monitor customers closely, and act early on overdue accounts.

CPA helps businesses protect cashflow while preserving relationships.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-30-march-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

#UKBusiness #SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #CreditManagement #EnergyCrisis

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Many HVAC contractors are busy… but still waiting to be paid.

You install the system
You complete the job
You send the invoice

And then… nothing.

The reality is:

High upfront costs
Payment chains
Retentions
Slow-paying clients

All combine to put serious pressure on cash flow.

The truth?
It’s not about doing more work.
It’s about getting paid for the work you’ve already done.

We’ve put together a short guide on how HVAC contractors can take back control of their cash flow:

👉 cpa.co.uk/helping-hvac-contractors-keep-your-cash-flow-at-the-right-temperature/

If you’re tired of chasing payments, there is a better way.

#cashflow #HVAC #construction #smallbusiness #creditcontrol #latepayments #debtrecovery

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UK businesses are entering a more difficult phase.

Energy prices are rising again, inflation is expected to follow, and insolvency levels remain high across multiple sectors.

For SMEs, this combination increases the risk of late payments and bad debt — especially when customers are under pressure themselves.

Now is the time to tighten credit control and stay close to your receivables.

CPA supports businesses with credit risk insight, debtor monitoring and fast, ethical recovery.

Call 020 8846 0000 to find out more.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-31-march-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

#UKBusiness #SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #CreditManagement #Inflation #EnergyCosts

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“Just asking if you could look at our invoice when you get a chance…”

That one sentence has probably delayed more payments than anything else.

Because in credit control, it’s not just what you say — it’s how you say it.

We’ve put together a practical guide on the psychology behind getting paid, covering 8 techniques that consistently improve results — without damaging relationships.

From authority and social proof to ease and timing, it’s all about influencing behaviour in the right way.

Read the full guide here:

👉https://cpa.co.uk/the-psychology-of-getting-paid-8-proven-techniques-every-business-should-use/

And yes — there’s a short video series included too.

#cashflow #creditcontrol #SMEfinance #businessgrowth

UK businesses are entering April facing a tough combination of rising costs, higher interest rates and growing insolvency pressure.

Energy bills are set to rise again. Fuel costs are pushing sole traders towards crisis. Mortgage rates are climbing. Meanwhile, disposable incomes are falling and job cuts are emerging across key sectors.

At the same time, insolvency notices continue to build across industries.

For businesses selling on credit, this means one thing: risk is increasing.

Now is the time to stay close to your customers, monitor payment behaviour and act early on overdue accounts.

CPA helps businesses protect cashflow, reduce risk and recover what they’re owed — while maintaining customer relationships.

Call 020 8846 0000 to find out more.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-1-april-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

#UKBusiness #SMEs #Cashflow #CreditManagement #LatePayment #Insolvency #BusinessRisk