Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay shares advice on how to get your invoices paid on time.

Lunch and Learn: Get paid on time with the Small Business Commissioner

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Chasing overdue invoices is sadly a common task for many small businesses. However, there is someone who can help. The government created the Small Business Commissioner in 2016 to tackle late payment and unfavourable payment practices in the private sector.

Liz Barclay was appointed to the role in July 2021 to spearhead the national effort to crackdown on delayed invoices, which cause thousands of small businesses to close every year.

In this Lunch and Learn, Liz explains to journalist 

 how she can help your company and shares tips for getting your invoices paid on time.

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Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay shares advice on how to get your business invoices paid on time.

I&apos;m a <a href=&apos;https://danmartinuk.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>freelance content creator and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I&apos;m also Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol.
I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;ve worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

Freelance content creator & event host

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Hello,
My name is Kim. Nice to meet you.

I look at money and finance in a different way to most people.

I can help you with your accounting systems and procedures, whether you are a CEO of a business, own your own company (possibly a start-up), or an individual who needs help with your personal finances.

However, as well as practical solutions, I can also help you understand and improve your relationship with money, because this can have a huge effect on both your business and personal life. Sometimes it&apos;s things like money blocks and money ceilings that can have a bigger impact on your business than you realise.

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Amelia McNamara has over 16 years of experience in accounting roles across multiple sectors, having worked for small family-run businesses and large multinationals.
In 2022, Amelia faced a pivotal moment in her career. With the arrival of her first child, she was confronted with the choice between her professional aspirations and the precious time she could spend with her daughter. Having experienced the loss of her mother at a young age, she understood the value of family time. This profound realization led her to step away from the security of her corporate job and embark on the challenging yet rewarding journey of entrepreneurship, founding her own business to create a life that aligned with her values.
Amelia&apos;s professional journey is marked by significant achievements. She is Ireland’s first Certified Profit First Professional, a testament to her expertise in financial management. She is the proud owner and operator of Graceful Accounting, a bespoke bookkeeping practice she founded to assist business owners with their finance functions. This innovative approach to accounting has been recognized, with Graceful Accounting being named a finalist in the Irish Xero awards category “Emerging Firm of the Year” in its very first year.
Originally from London, Amelia lives in Cork with her husband and two daughters. Amelia is a qualified Accounting Technician with a bachelor&apos;s degree in accounting. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and travelling.

Director

Profit First

Irelands only Certified Profit First Coach and accounting practice

My name is Graham Arnott and I am a qualified accountant with more than 3 decades experience in helping SME&apos;s and owner-managed businesses. I help clients from the very small to the very large and have clients in every stage of the lifecycle from starting up, through growth and scaling their business, right through to the exit. I have been one of the Partners at Inchmead Accountants since it was established in 2006. I am also the firm&apos;s Managing Partner and MLRO.
Having conversations with clients is core to my practice style. I am a great believer in conversation and buidling close working relationships with all of my clients.&nbsp;
Being an accountant with a legal background gives me the unique opportunity to deliver my clients an incredibly wide range of services including:
<ul>
<li>Business plans and cash flows</li>
<li>Establishing the business, including incorporation</li>
<li>Internal bookkeeping on multiple platforms including Xero, Quickbooks, Lime, FreeAgent, VT and others</li>
<li>VAT advice, planning and VAT returns</li>
<li>Internal and external reporting</li>
<li>Corporation and personal tax</li>
<li>Self-assessment completion and submission</li>
<li>Access to capital, lending and funding (including SEIS and EIS)</li>
<li>Preparation of company and sole trader accounts</li>
<li>Business advice</li>
<li>Growth and scaling your business</li>
<li>Employing staff, payroll and off-payroll workers</li>
<li>Leadership and governance</li>
<li>Business coaching</li>
<li>Business valuations</li>
<li>Due diligence</li>
</ul>
I could be &apos;just your accountant&apos; or your business&apos; outsourced CFO / FD, or anything in between.

Partner Inchmead Accountants and Advisors

Graham Arnott

My name is Graham Arnott and I am a qualified accountant with more than 3 decades experience in helping SME&apos;s and owner-managed businesses. I help clients from the very small to the very large and have clients in every stage of the lifecycle from starting up, through growth and scaling their business, right through to the exit. I have been one of the Partners at Inchmead Accountants since it was established in 2006. I am also the firm&apos;s Managing Partner and MLRO.
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