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008			030203n2002 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u121213
100			_aDavies, J.
245			_aDon't ignore the signs
260			_c2002
490			_aEstate Agent _vDecember 2002,14(1)
520			_aDiscusses the need for businesses in a period of high corporate and individual insolvency to help themselves by looking out for financial warning signs. Examines the following signs: inadequate credit control, impending material bad debts, overtrading, high level of contingent liabilities, unreliable past financial assumptions and forecasts, and reducing gross margins. Notes that the Enterprise Act 2002, coming into force in 2003-04, has as one of its key objectives to assist companies in financial difficulties with rescue procedures to stave off liquidation. The Enterprise Act 2002 is available at www.hmso.gov.uk/acts.htm.
590			_aABS
650			_aENTERPRISE ACT 2002
650			_aLIQUIDATION
650			_aCORPORATE INSOLVENCY
650			_aINSOLVENCIES
650			_aCREDIT CONTROL
650			_aBAD DEBTS
650			_aFINANCIAL CONTROL
650			_aCONTINGENT LIABILITIES
650			_aFINANCIAL FORECASTS
650			_aSMALL BUSINESSES
690			_aMANAGEMENT-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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999			_c72033 _d72033