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Watch back: How to get paid on time with Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay

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.

Watch back this Lunch and Learn recording to hear Liz explain to journalist 

 how she can help your company plus her tips for getting your invoices paid on time.

Get paid on time with the Small Business Commissioner

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

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

Liz Barclay shares advice on how to get your 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.

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I am a Chartered Accountant, having earned a respected reputation in the field of accounting, with more than 15 years of experience in working with small and medium-sized enterprises. Having worked with business owners ranging from one-man start-ups to large companies requiring a different level of services, I have developed a passion for the profession and I am driven by the success of my clients. I have spent many years in business working at boardroom level, holding various positions before being motivated to start my own practice, Makesworth Accountants, where I have blended my technical skills in accounting and tax with my business skills derived from my time in the industry. I have embraced the changing times and technologies and strongly agree that accountants are moving from being number crunchers to being reliable and trusted advisors. Throughout this process, Makesworth has been able to secure various affiliations and awards.
My objective is to add value to my clients’ businesses through the application of my extensive experience and knowledge in accounting, tax, HMRC investigations, business start-ups, and much more.
You can expect us to provide expert solutions for your business needs no matter what business model you have. You will receive a cost-effective service and a free initial consultation.

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I am responsible for marketing at Business Enterprise Fund (BEF).

BEF are a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides loans from £500 to £250,000 to businesses, helping them thrive and grow.

BEF is a Delivery Partner for the Government’s Start Up Loans Programme which supports emerging and young businesses with finance and support. BEF, alongside FFE, deliver the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund’s Microfinance Loans across Yorkshire, Humber and the Tees Valley, a fund delivered by the British Business Bank.

As a social enterprise and a Responsible Finance Provider, BEF’s profits are reinvested into the loan fund and granted to organisations that encourage and build enterprise. Over the last nine years BEF has invested £77.4 million in lending, added £270 million of value to the region’s economy, and created or safe-guarded 7,885 jobs.

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As an alternative lender to start-up and established businesses, we deliver flexible finance responsibly.

Our lending decisions are made by friendly, experienced and knowledgeable investment managers not algorithms.

Our Hospitality Recovery loans are suitable for hospitality, retail and supply chain businesses of all ages in Yorkshire, The Humber and Tees Valley.

+ Our lending decisions are made by humans
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After successfully completing over 12 years of consulting with companies on a 1:1 basis on their business and financial performance I am now entering the training world to engage my passion for teaching, training, guiding and mentoring entrepreneurs, founders and business owners to thrive financially. I am here to offer you the opportunity to benefit from my expertise in Pricing and Cash Flow Management. I am proud to be known as The Price Mentor and I would be proud to teach you The Price Code Methodology

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After successfully completing over 12 years of consulting with companies on a 1:1 basis on their business and financial performance I am now entering the training world to engage my passion for teaching, training, guiding and mentoring entrepreneurs, founders and business owners to thrive financially. I am here to offer you the opportunity to benefit from my expertise in Pricing and Cash Flow Management. I am proud to be known as The Price Mentor and I would be proud to teach