winter is coming

<p>Many Game of Thrones fans will be all too familiar with the legendary words “Winter <u>Is</u> Coming” in the television hit series.</p> <p>The meaning behind those words is one of warning and constant vigilance from threats such as the White Walkers (horrible human like creatures), and hardship, especially in the winter months.</p> <p>By way of analogy, and by the time winter arrives, when businesses (we hope), will have re-opened for face to face trade, it is likely that the aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic (the White Walkers) will begin to bite.</p> <p>The court system will be back in flow. Temporary payment holidays to ease cash flow problems are likely to have ceased. Businesses will have adjusted (or will be completing adjustments) to new methods of trade. The cost of lost revenue will also be apparent.</p> <p><strong><u>Tensions</u></strong></p> <p>It is inevitable that there are going to be “tensions” between respective businesses. It is happening already:</p> <p><strong><u>Tricky times ahead</u></strong></p> <p>Business owners and management will need to be even more mindful of the following potential threats to their business which are likely to be “hot topics” for dispute resolution over the next year or so:</p> <p><strong><u>It’s good to talk</u></strong></p> <p>Should you wish to discuss any of the points further, please contact Austin Ogbata at: <a href="mailto:austin.ogbata@d-w-s.co.uk">austin.ogbata@d-w-s.co.uk</a> or 0116 2999 199.</p>