Survey: large companies illegally extending payment terms
Over half of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who responded to the latest Yrittäjägallup survey said that the law on…
Potentially significant turn in business confidence in December
SY economist says that the shift in businesses’ confidence is a sign that the worst may be in the past.…
Big companies requiring payment terms of 75 days and longer of small businesses
An owner of a subcontracting company says that large companies can demand payment terms of up to 120 days. Jaakko…
Grim bankruptcy figures in 2023
The number of bankruptcies increased 26% on the previous year. The Asiakastieto company has released gloomy figures about the number…
Construction, industry and retail show significant drop in confidence
The confidence indicators of the construction and retail sectors fell further in November. Lower confidence indicators are a sign of…
Survey shows businesses in tougher financial situation
The new Yrittäjägallup survey of business owners shows that businesses’ financial situation has become tougher and threatens to become even…
Slight dip in rising bankruptcy trend
New figures from Statistics Finland show that 269 bankruptcy applications were made in October, compared to 216 in October the…
Why collecting your debts in time is important
An expert urges business owners to take swift action if their invoices are not paid. You should act on an…
Business owners who experienced bankruptcy tell stories in new book
A new book from Taina Ahtela tells the story of ten business owner’s struggles through bankruptcy. 10 tapaa tehdä konkurssi…
Almost one in two businesses borrowing more than usual
A recent study finds that companies are having to borrow more money than usual to stay competitive. A new survey…