How to keep a good credit rating

Business owners should ensure their own financial practices are in order and monitor those of key customers

With a 10% increase in the number of business failures during the second quarter of 2008, small businesses need to ensure they keep an eye on suppliers and customers for any sign that they may be struggling to cope.

But it's also vital to ensure that your own credit-rating remains intact, as your own suppliers will be keeping a close watch for any evidence that all may not be well in their customer base. Full story >

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