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August Insolvency Statistics – Corporate Insolvency Remains High.

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The Insolvency Service released the latest set of statistics for August 2023 this morning, to understand what this means for you and your business please find a summary of the key points below. Registered Company Insolvencies: In August 2023, 2,308 registered company insolvencies were reported, this is an increase of 367 insolvencies when compared to […]… Continue Reading

Top Service CEO Announced as British Credit Awards Judge

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To be asked to the judging committee for the 2024 British Credit Awards is an honor that I have been delighted to accept. I’m looking forward to the process and being part of recognising the credit industry and the professionals that work so hard within the industry.… Continue Reading

Building Materials Statistics- August Insight

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The August statistics for building materials and components released by the Department for Business & Trade provide valuable insights into the current business environment. Let’s break down what these statistics mean for your business: Price Trends: The statistics show that 30% of trading businesses advised that they have seen an increase in prices for goods […]… Continue Reading

Insolvency – When Are Shareholder Dividends Unlawful?

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When a corporate insolvency occurs one of the biggest frustrations our members experience is when they can see large dividends have been paid out to shareholders.  We’re delighted to be able to explore this subject with the author of this article & Top Service friend, Brendan Clarkson (PKF). What is a Dividend?  Dividends are the […]… Continue Reading

What is a Credit Policy?

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A credit policy provides a framework for managing credit related processes, sets clear expectations and promotes efficient communication within a construction business.  By implementing and adhering to a credit policy, businesses can mitigate financial risks, improve cash flow and support sustainable growth. A credit policy can support construction businesses in several ways: Streamlining credit processes:  […]… Continue Reading

Emma Reilly, CEO at Top Service Ltd guest blog for Registry Trust

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Our very own CEO provided a guest blog for the latest Registry Trust newsletter. Discussing the impacts of rising energy costs, interest rates & the impact on the construction industry: The construction industry is grappling with rising interest rates, which affects the cost of borrowing for construction projects. Additionally, inflation’s impact on the cost of […]… Continue Reading

Rachel Maclean MP Visits Top Service in Redditch

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We were pleased to welcome Rachel Maclean MP to our offices in Redditch to discuss Top Service’s success & growth. Rachel says “ Meet Emma Reilly MCICM and Lisa Cardus from Top Service Ltd – two formidable business women who have taken their company from strength-to-strength! Over the past year they have increased headcount by 25%, and their growth […]… Continue Reading

Latest Insolvency Statistics – June 2023

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The latest insolvency statistics have been released by the Insolvency Service and show an increase overall in corporate insolvencies The number of registered company insolvencies in June 2023 was 2,163, 27% higher than in the same month in the previous year (1,698 in June 2022). This was higher than levels seen while the Government support […]… Continue Reading

Retention Of Title & Insolvency

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Supplying goods on credit can be a risky business. In the midst of tough economic times, it is more important than ever for businesses to protect themselves against the risk of a customer becoming insolvent. One way to do this could be the effective introduction of a retention of title clause. We’re delighted to bring […]… Continue Reading