Getting paid on time and in full. Late payment is one of the biggest barriers to small business growth and, in many cases, survival.

Late payment is one of the most significant threats to small business growth and sustainability. Research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) highlights it as one of their top five lobbying issues, with estimates showing that late payments contribute to over 50,000 small business closures each year.

This essential masterclass will equip you with the tools and strategies to build financial resilience and ensure you get paid, on time and in full.

Eligibility

This programme is open exclusively to businesses based in Staffordshire, excluding Stoke-on-Trent.

What You’ll Learn

How to improve your payment processes to avoid delays

Common financial mistakes and how to steer clear of them

Techniques for chasing overdue payments professionally

What to do when payment remains outstanding

Tips to take control of your cash flow and boost your financial confidence

Why It Matters

Late payment doesn't just slow growth; it threatens survival. This masterclass will help you protect your business, strengthen your financial systems, and gain the confidence to enforce your payment terms without damaging client relationships.

Date: 15 September

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Venue: The Hideaway Room, Aston Marina, Stone

Breakfast & Refreshments Provided

Enjoy a relaxed and welcoming environment while you learn, connect, and grow.

Delivered by Karen Woolley - FSB Development Manager

Karen Woolley is the Development Manager for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) for Staffordshire and the West Midlands. She has a career spanning some 42 years and has experience gained in working as a Lloyds broker, with responsibility for high risks such as the Dubai Transport Corporation, before qualifying in Law and practicing commercial property law and then moving on to work for FSB.

Karen has a strong empathy for those starting and running their own business, and the challenges this presents on a daily basis, and is passionate about all things small but perfectly formed in the world of small businesses!

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