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M&S store closure communications debacle demotivates thousands of staff

The Times reporter, Simon Neville looks at the ongoing communications void on store closure plans at retail giant Marks & Spencer announced some weeks ago, which is currently leaving staff uncertain about their future during the vital festive trading season. Our Business Risk Adviser, Nick Hood said: “It’s a heck of a way of demotivating tens of thousands of staff.”  

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Over a quarter of care homes at risk of failure reports Care Management Matters

Leading adult care sector media company, Care Management Matters reports on the research study published by Opus, which examines the parlous financial state of the UK residential care sector. The research is based on the database and methodology of the financial health monitoring specialists, Company Watch.  Opus warns that 28% of care home operators are so financial fragile that they are at

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FT quotes Opus study: ‘every part of adult care sector is in crisis’

The Financial Times reports on a research study published today by Opus Restructuring, which reveals the extent of the financial crisis enveloping the UK’s fragile residential care sector.  The study, which utilises the database and methodology of the financial health monitoring specialists Company Watch, shows that 28% of care home operators are at risk of failure threatening the future of up to 6,000

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28% of care homes at risk of failure because of government underfunding

We have today published a detailed report into the parlous financial state of the UK care home market.  Our findings are based on research carried out using the database and methodology of the financial health monitoring specialists, Company Watch. In essence, 28% of care home operators (1,718 in all) are so financially vulnerable that they face the risk of insolvency. 

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Administrations mostly ineffective, two thirds of UK businesses fail

Consultancy.uk reports on research by Opus & the financial health monitoring specialists, Company Watch which shows that even when pre-pack sales are included, only 30% of businesses put through the Administration process survive. “Nick Hood of Opus believes that a lot more troubled businesses could be rescued if they sought much earlier help from specialist advisers, allowing the business to leverage

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The 2017/18 Finance & Funding Directory has been published!

We are delighted to be the principal sponsor for the 2017/18 Funding & Finance Directory, which is an invaluable tool for anyone working in the business finance sector, or businesses looking to raise funding. It provides a wealth of expert comment, as well as the contact details of professionals who can assist with accessing facilities for businesses. “At the end

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