Tag: Colin Porter

Much like the whims of the stock exchange, politics and business alike are susceptible to rumours and dissent in the ranks.

I recently heard a great line that got my mind ticking over: “When you’re not paying for the product, you are the product.”

Having been conditioned to believe that things like ‘7 minute’ abs are possible, who could blame us for expecting to see our ‘brilliant ideas’ to be implemented overnight, and to see results quickly?

“Back at work(?)” they say, bug eyed, and waiting for you to say something negative. Words to the effect of “Wish I were still on the beach” coupled with a grimace or a strategic eye-roll tend to suffice.

Local small business insolvencies hit a record high in February, with the number of companies entering external administration reaching their highest level since 1999.

What you see on the surface is not always what you get, especially when it comes to other businesses. Here’s why doing your due diligence is an important step in a business relationship.

A great deal of the literature around credit focuses on helping struggling debtors, so as businesses and creditors we often forget that giving credit where it isn’t due is an early part of the problem. Here’s three credit management best practices every business can follow to protect cashflow.

If you’re a small business owner with ambitions for growth but struggling with the usual day-to-day challenges while wearing 20 different hats, the free event Keeping your Business in Business is for you!

Business defaults hit their second highest rate in September for eight years, leading experts to warn SMEs to be on top of their accounts receivable as Christmas approaches and cashflow worsens.

Sick of dealing with bad debt, Colin Porter launched a credit reporting service for small businesses. He tells Dynamic Business about dealing with debtors, bureaucrats and finding your space in the market.