Probably not a question you ask too often in business if things are going smoothly. However, when invoices are unpaid and phone calls unanswered, it’s asking the right questions or digging a little deeper into whom you are working with in those early days that could save you a lot of time, energy and most importantly – cash.

The British Chamber of Commerce reports that the UK economy will remain on a weak trajectory in 2018 due to Brexit uncertainty, high inflation costs and weak productivity. With many SMEs still reeling from the interest rate increase in November 2017, business experts agree that resilience and willingness to adapt will be key for SMEs to stay afloat this year.