Dear Miss Meakin,

Welcome to the FPB's latest 'focus' email!

The economic outlook isn't good - even financial giants around the world are starting to come unstuck. In a climate such as this, the only thing to do is batten down the hatches, in a financial sense, and focus on good credit control practices to maintain a healthy cash flow.

This week, we are delighted to introduce two new services that should help with this aspect of running your business - discounted credit reporting and a dedicated cash-flow advice line.

If you fancy some FREE PUBLICITY for your company in this newsletter, all you have to do is join our growing ranks of hot tips contributors. Click here to find out more.

FREE credit control templates

Late payment interest calculator

Practical business guides

Money-saving offers

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Credit reporting - *NEW*

The FPB has teamed up with wk5.com to offer members the opportunity to access online credit reference reports for only £8! 

With this service, you can purchase and view company credit reports quickly and easily online. Members of the FPB can purchase reports for just £8 each – a saving of nearly 50% on the standard price! Reports include details of the business's credit rating and limit, accounts filing history, CCJ information, directors and more. Click here to find out more and use the service.

Click here to view our hot tips on how to keep your cash flowing.

Click here to access the late payment interest calculator.

Click here to download our FREE credit control template bundle, taken from our Credit Control Guide.

The FPB is warning that small businesses face being prosecuted and fined thousands of pounds if they do not comply with an increase in the National Minimum Wage (NMW), which will take effect on 1 October 2008.

Tips no longer count towards National Minimum Wage