8 Jun 2005

Credit control is a vital part of running any business, and especially a new business with limited cash resources.

Every year, thousands of start-ups go bust. Many are profitable, but are owed money by their customers. Unable to pay their own suppliers, they are eventually forced to cease trading.

This briefing focuses on four key areas:

• Deciding what credit to give a customer.
• Everyday credit control.
• Chasing debts.
• Coping with other companies' bad habits.