Great news for SMEs that need some financial help after the recent (and ongoing) business disruption caused by the pandemic. Grants, launching today, are available for between £1,000 – £5,000 to be used to access new technology and other equipment, as well as professional, legal, or financial advice to help get back on track.
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What have businesses learned from Covid19?
This is the question we were discussing in the office recently. What have we learned from Covid19? Apart from the realisation that a tiny virus – about 0.12 microns in size – can cause extreme distress to the population and the economy, we’ve also learned a lot about how we as a business can deal with uncertainty. From flexible working to virtual networking – this is what we’ve learned from living and working with Covid19.
Continue readingCovid19: What is happening today – are you aware of the changes?
Here is just a reminder of what is happening from today with regards to Furloughed employees, flexible furlough, SSP for employees who need to quarantine after returning from Spain for example, plus the latest drive to get Britain out spending.
Continue readingJob Retention Bonus – further details announced
If you have team members on furlough, read on! The Government have announced further guidance on the Job Retention Bonus – designed to encourage employers to retain as many employees who have been on furlough
Continue readingAre you supporting local businesses?
We believe that it’s really important that all businesses are active in their local community. By this we mean promoting and purchasing from local businesses, shopping locally, and supporting local charities and initiatives that benefit the community. Why? Well, from our point of view it’s because we get so much from being part of our community. We love it and relish the interaction with others nearby.
Continue readingREBUILD OR RETREAT: 5 STEPS TO A STRONGER BUSINESS
Your business has survived ‘lockdown’ and restrictions are starting to ease. But what next? The most challenging times for businesses still lay ahead. Action Coach Yiannis Yianni is keen to spread his message that “those businesses that try to carry on as they were before may, sadly, not survive” – he has a plan.
Continue readingCOVID19: Final call for the first SEISS grant
Back in mid-May when applications opened for SEISS grants, a deadline for claims was not specified. However, the deadline of 13 July 2020, which was announced when the scheme was extended, is fast approaching and your claim for the first grant must be made by this date.
Continue readingCOVID19: Important guidance if you need to visit us
Updated February 2021: In the light of continuing Covid19 pandemic, we wanted to highlight the precautions we are taking as a company and those we ask you take to minimise the risk to anyone coming into our offices.
Please only visit our offices if you have a pre-arranged appointment with a member of our team and only where the use of video conferencing for meetings is not practical.
Continue readingCJRS Version 2.0: Variable hours employees, making claims and practical tips to get you ready
HMRC’s guidance for the CJRS is vast and somewhat confusing in parts. Usual Hours remains a headache as you can find conflicting HMRC guidance as to how the calculation works. Clarification is still needed from HMRC on “working hours” but here is a clearer picture of how to calculate variable hours employees and our practical tips to get you ready for CJRS version 2, flexible furloughing
Continue readingCOVID19: VAT Payment Holiday Window Closes on 30th June
The VAT payment holiday window ends on 30 June, and normal payment dates resume from 1st July. What should you do if you can’t pay the VAT due by 7th July, because of the impact of Covid-19 on your trading situation?
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