by Andy Bissett | Feb 16, 2026 | Navigating Industry Challenges, Uncategorised
The “Good Customer” Cash Flow Trap: Why Your Best Clients Might Be Your Biggest Problem Twenty years in banking taught me something counterintuitive that most business owners never realise. Your best customers can be your worst cash flow problem. Not...
by Andy Bissett | Feb 16, 2026 | Navigating Industry Challenges, Uncategorised
After 20 years in banking and four years running Shadowfax, I’ve witnessed this scenario more times than I can count. A business owner calls, stressed and confused. Their company is growing rapidly. Sales are up 40% year-on-year. Profit margins are healthy....
by Andy Bissett | Feb 10, 2026 | Navigating Industry Challenges, Uncategorised
Most business owners focus on turnover and profit margins. But there’s a silent killer that can destroy perfectly profitable companies: cash flow timing. It’s not about having money coming in. It’s about having it arrive when you need it. The...
by Andy Bissett | Aug 12, 2025 | Navigating Industry Challenges, Uncategorised
Inflation has been making headlines for months — but for many UK business owners, it’s more than a news story. It’s a daily challenge that affects supplier costs, customer spending, and the stability of your cash reserves. At Shadowfax Funding, we’ve seen...
by Andy Bissett | Jan 8, 2025 | Navigating Industry Challenges
Navigating Industry Challenges: Construction The construction industry, known for its pivotal role in shaping our built environment, faces a myriad of challenges that can impede progress and profitability. From labour shortages to technological integration, and from...
by Andy Bissett | Jan 6, 2025 | Navigating Industry Challenges
Navigating Industry Challenges: Recruitment In recent developments, the UK recruitment sector has been grappling with what some industry leaders are calling a “hiring recession,” attributed significantly to policy decisions by the UK government....
