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10-12-2019 Risk

John Lewis: Behind the Headlines

If you’ve read the recent headlines about John Lewis, then you may be forgiven for assuming that the end is nigh for the embattled department store. “John Lewis unveils first ever half-year loss,” cautions The Guardian. “John Lewis warns of Brexit blow after sliding into the red,” laments The Scotsman, while the BBC states that the company cannot fully offset the impact which a no-deal Brexit could have on fresh food supplies.

27-11-2019 Compliance Risk

New report reveals the scale of UK money laundering

Recently the media has been alive with high-profile stories relating to money laundering.

From the seizure of a £1 million diamond ring to London property agencies being issued with large fines, authorities in both the UK and further afield are beginning to crack down on corruption and failures to meet Anti-Money Laundering regulations.

20-11-2019 CRM & Data Risk

Red Flag Alert Launches Zoho Integration

With over 100,000 changes to UK business data every single day, data quickly becomes obsolete – undermining the effectiveness of even the most sophisticated CRM.

As a UK-based, leading business intelligence solution, Red Flag Alert is always looking to address this problem and is proud to announce the launch of a new Zoho integration that gives small businesses access to the same quality of data as large multinational businesses, directly into their CRM.

14-11-2019 Risk

From Cradle to Grave: The Collapse of Mothercare

In yet another blow to the UK high street, Mothercare is the latest retailer to collapse into administration. In truth, the writing has been on the wall for the children’s retailer for quite some time now; it has failed to compete with cheaper rivals and keep up with fast-changing shopping habits and tastes of consumers.

22-10-2019 Risk

Pizza Express Suffocates Under a Mountain of Debt

Pizza Express is the latest restaurant chain to hit the headlines as its financial woes reach boiling point. The company is saddled with a mountain of debt – debt that is eating their profits and leaving the business technically insolvent. And now the latest news is that the company is hiring financial advisers to help negotiate a deal with its creditors.

11-10-2019 B2B Sales & Marketing Risk

Three Reasons Why Red Flag Alert is a Necessary Tool for Accountants

Accounting firms face the same issues as many other companies – namely, how to ensure they have a steady stream of customers, and how to avoid business risk. Red Flag Alert is a solution that can help with both problems. Let’s dive in to find out how.

10-10-2019 Compliance Risk

The Fifth Anti‐Money Laundering Directive: Three Priorities with Three months to go

International efforts to tackle corruption are gaining momentum. The Fifth Anti‐Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) is the latest step in a process driven by the intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and EU and UK lawmakers.

25-09-2019 Data Risk

How To Assess Your Customers’ Financial Health

Assessing your customers’ financial health is vital to ensuring the security of your business, but time constraints and a limited understanding of company accounts can make this challenging for the average business owner.

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Latest Articles on Business Risks

John Lewis: Behind the Headlines

New report reveals the scale of UK money laundering

Red Flag Alert Launches Zoho Integration

From Cradle to Grave: The Collapse of Mothercare

Pizza Express Suffocates Under a Mountain of Debt

Three Reasons Why Red Flag Alert is a Necessary Tool for Accountants

The Fifth Anti‐Money Laundering Directive: Three Priorities with Three months to go

How To Assess Your Customers’ Financial Health

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