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How are you doing? Leapers' annual mental health survey for freelancers is now open. Completely anonymous. Help shape support for your fellow freelancers wellbeing.
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Who’s helping shape the work of the Office? Meet our Advisory Board and discover the expertise they bring.
Read the Commissioner’s take below. ⬇️
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📢 The OSBC is hiring!
We're looking for a Grade 7 Adjudication and Casework Lead to help the Office of the Small Business Commissioner support small businesses facing payment disputes and drive positive change in the UK's payment culture.
Apply today: ow.ly/x5cm510081e
Another milestone in the Late Payments Bill’s journey 📜
It has now reached Third Reading in the House of Lords, one of its final stages there before moving to the House of Commons.
👉Find out more about the bill: smallbusinesscommissioner.go…
The UK ranks 24th for entrepreneurship. So how do we get back into the top 20? 📈
Read the Commissioner’s take below. ⬇️
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🎉 £1 MILLION RECOVERED FOR SMALL BUSINESSES 🎉
Late payments can damage cash flow, delay growth and put unnecessary pressure on SMEs.
If you're struggling to get paid, the Office of the Small Business Commissioner is here to help: ow.ly/WPb250ZY10Z
Every strong brand starts with a story. But do you know yours?
@James_A_Reed speaks with @emmaljones about building a brand that stands our and gets noticed, with practical advice for small businesses .
Watch the All About Business podcast:
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The proposed Commercial Payment Bill could introduce:
✅ 60-day payment terms
✅ Mandatory interest on late payments
✅ Defined timelines for invoice disputes
✅ Stronger enforcement powers
@emmaljones breaks down the changes for Startups: ow.ly/nq5950ZX4RE
86 hours a year chasing late payments?
In her latest @elitebizmag article, Small Business Commissioner Emma Jones shares how AI could help businesses spend less time on payment admin and more time on growth.
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Late payments can take a huge toll on the mental health of small business owners.
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, Emma Jones CBE, the Small Business Commissioner, highlights pressures small businesses face and the support available to them: smallbusinesscommissioner.go…
This Black History Month, we’re celebrating Black-owned small businesses and highlighting barriers to growth.
For help with late payments, we may be able to provide support: ow.ly/8CqR50ZV32F
A late invoice might eventually be paid. That doesn't mean it hasn't caused damage.
In our latest guest blog, @LarsHoldgaard explains how payment delays can tie up cash, limit growth and create a ripple effect across supply chains.
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The impact of late payment goes far beyond individual invoices.
📉 £11 billion cost to the UK economy
📉 38 businesses closing every day due to late payment
📉 86 hours spent chasing debt
For many business owners, these aren't just statistics. They're lived experiences.
In the latest episode of Get the Money Moving, Emma Jones speaks to Philip Young,
Co-founder and CEO of Garfield AI, about how AI can support small businesses secure late payments.
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Need to make your contracts more air-tight?
Emma Jones CBE shares the 6 specifics that make a solid, commercial contract.
Read the full article: ow.ly/yOr750ZFCWs
Long payment terms can put unnecessary pressure on small businesses.
That's why the Late Payments Bill proposes a maximum 60-day payment term, creating a fairer payment culture across the UK.
Find out more in this video. 🎥
Creating an inclusive workplace starts with understanding individual needs.
New research from @acasorguk highlights the importance of early conversations, appropriate support and reasonable adjustments for disabled employees.
Read more: ow.ly/AqWI50ZQuyP
