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Small business debt collection: legal tools & tips

Small business debt collection: legal tools & tips

Published on 22/10/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Stop funding enforcement against insolvent debtors; checking solvency first prevents throwing good money after bad and wasting months on unrecoverable debts.

Small business debt collection: legal tools & tips
Business debt recovery in the UK: process, legal options & costs

Business debt recovery in the UK: process, legal options & costs

Published on 21/10/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Start business debt recovery immediately after the payment deadline passes; delaying reduces your recovery chances from 80% to under 30% within just 90 days.

Business debt recovery in the UK: process, legal options & costs
How to send a letter before action (Letter of Claim) for debt?

How to send a letter before action (Letter of Claim) for debt?

Published on 20/10/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

You've chased payment, sent reminders, and still nothing. Now what? A Letter Before Action (LBA) is your most powerful tool before court, a formal ultimatum that often gets results where phone calls failed. Done right, it can recover your money without expensive litigation. Done wrong,

How to send a letter before action (Letter of Claim) for debt?
What to do if your business owes money: debt support & legal options?

What to do if your business owes money: debt support & legal options?

Published on 13/10/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Struggling with business debt? Learn how consolidation, creditor negotiation or restructuring can safeguard cash flow. Get expert legal help now

What to do if your business owes money: debt support & legal options?
What regulatory protections currently apply to cryptoassets in the UK?

What regulatory protections currently apply to cryptoassets in the UK?

Published on 21/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 8 mins

Many investors mistakenly believe that FCA registration of a crypto platform means their digital assets are protected like traditional investments, when in reality, this registration only ensures anti-money laundering compliance and offers minimal consumer protection.

What regulatory protections currently apply to cryptoassets in the UK?
Reassessing the balance between creditor and debtor interests

Reassessing the balance between creditor and debtor interests

Published on 06/08/2020, by Qredible | Reviewed by SBP Law - Reading time: 5 mins

On 20 May 2020, the Government published the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill (the “Bill”) which, under the accelerated parliamentary process, received Royal Assent on 25 June 2020. Consequently, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (the “Act”) became law.

Reassessing the balance between creditor and debtor interests
Conditions of a Commercial Property Lease

Conditions of a Commercial Property Lease

Published on 19/06/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Starting or expanding a business can be an exciting prospect. However, if this involves moving into a commercial residence for the first time, it can also be daunting. Lease agreements often contain complex contractual clauses and seemingly impenetrable legal jargon.

Conditions of a Commercial Property Lease
What happens when a company goes into liquidation?

What happens when a company goes into liquidation?

Published on 08/06/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

There have been changes in the law surrounding insolvency due to the current economic climate. However, this has not stopped companies entering liquidation altogether. 

What happens when a company goes into liquidation?
Insolvency: 10 burning questions answered!

Insolvency: 10 burning questions answered!

Published on 18/05/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

You may have recently seen many articles and news reports referring to insolvency and the changes in the law surrounding it. If you or your business is struggling with debt...

Insolvency: 10 burning questions answered!

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