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What legal action can I take to recover debt?
If you’ve lost count of how many reminder letters you’ve sent and phone calls you’ve made to chase late payments, learn more about the legal action you can take to recover debts.
How your small business can deal with late payments
Sadly, late payments can be a big issue for small businesses, but there are steps you can take to deal with them and mitigate the effects.
Time is Money: The case for late payment reform
Read our report on the case for late payment reform. Thousands of small businesses are being held back not by a lack of ambition but by a systemic poor payment culture.
How to prepare your business for funding and beyond
Discover the benefits of preparing your business for a finance application, and the four key steps you can take today.
Five ways to manage your cash flow
From forecasting to planning, find out how you can keep on top of your cash flow management and grow your business.
How to grow your start up with flexible funding options
If you’ve recently started a new business venture and you’re looking to grow, learn about the flexible funding options available from Finpoint.
Downloads
Scotland | Letter Before Claim Template
Letter Before Claim template (with reminder letter).
For use in Scotland only.
Northern Ireland | Letter Before Action Template
Letter Before Action template (with guidance notes).
For use in Northern Ireland only.
England and Wales | Letter Before Action Template
Letter Before Action to a Business (excluding sole traders) - England and Wales. Guidance notes are available here.
England and Wales | Letter Before Action Template
Letter Before Action to a Business (including sole traders) - England and Wales. Guidance notes are available here.
Further resources and support
More help online
Find more legal advice and resources to support your business on our bespoke online hub created by Markel Law.
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