by Hanleigh | Aug 5, 2022 | News
We are entering an environment in which interest rates are increasing quite sharply. South Africa experienced its biggest increase in borrowing rates in almost two decades and was simultaneously warned of a faster pace of hikes through next year. In mid-July the SA...
by Hanleigh | Jul 23, 2019 | Features
In an increasingly strained economy, what are the top credit management tips for small businesses? Growing a business in a strained economy is tough. Getting paid by your customers in a strained economy is even tougher. With the economy having contracted by 3,2% in...
by Hanleigh | May 15, 2019 | Features
Access to trade credit facilities is critical for business success. Business financing may come via loans from business owners or even facilities from banks, but it is very likely that the majority of business funding will be via short-term supplier credit. In simple...
by Hanleigh | Mar 1, 2019 | Features
By Frank Knight, CEO Debtsource With South Africa’s relatively high (and increasing) interest rates, it has never been more important to ensure that credit control happens effectively within a small business. For any business that sells the bulk of its goods and...
by Hanleigh | Jan 15, 2019 | Features
By Frank Knight – CEO Debtsource The first three months of any year is traditionally the time when many businesses that provide commercial goods and services on credit terms struggle with their cash flow. Generous bonuses in December, staff on leave and a lack of...
