COVID19: 27th March 2020 – Help for the Self-Employed

The Chancellor announced help for the self-employed yesterday evening at a press conference. Are you a sole trader? We have outlined what we currently know below – please note we expect further guidance to be released soon and will update you as soon as we are aware of this.

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COVID19: Job Retention Scheme for Furloughed employees explained

Covid19 Update: 26th March 2020 – On Friday 20 March 2020, the Chancellor announced a package of measures to help businesses through these times of economic uncertainty. Among these is the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

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COVID19: Business as usual, but from a super safe distance

Letter from the Directors, Karen, Keith & John

Following the unfolding events of COVID19 over the past two weeks, we want to reassure our clients that, albeit we are facing uncertain times, HB Accountants is still very much open for business and Team HB are prepared for any disruption that may occur.

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Celebrating Vicki’s First Year with HB Accountants

We are delighted to be celebrating Vicki’s first Year with HB Accountants. It was a whole year ago that she joined as our Marketing & Office Manager.

Team HB’s Director Karen says “Happy work anniversary Vicki, the year has certainly flown by and you’ve achieved so much in just a year. We are lucky to have you, we can’t wait to see what the year ahead brings and we couldn’t imagine HB without you now”.

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What are the benefits of networking?

Could it be time for you to get better connected and what are the benefits of networking? Throughout Hertfordshire, Essex and the surrounding areas you will find many fantastic businesses. Professional networking means you are going to meet more people and ultimately expand your network. You might be thinking “is the investment of my time and resources actually going to be worth it?” At HB, we believe that by taking advantage of networking events you can build genuine business relationships, which will have a positive impact on you and your business in the future.

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New Year Networking with HB Accountants

HB Accountants Ladies Networking Lunch

Are you thinking that 2020 is the year that you should get better connected? Networking is one of the many opportunities to make new business contacts, get advice and swap tips and as a result (and because HB Accountants believe networking is fabulous for business) we organise a Ladies Networking Lunch every quarter.

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The Ambition Conference 2019 – why you should be there in 2020

Held at The Spotlight in Hoddesdon this fantastic event was initiated to inspire local businesses to grow and excel, attendees hit the 130+ mark. The result… a fantastic day! Read here why you & your sales or marketing team should be there in 2020.

MC for the event, Jeremy Nicholas took to the stage and introduced 6 fantastic speakers.

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Are you & your business taking action to prevent fraud?

Recently Team HB’s Karen, Amy, Catherine, John and Vicki took part in the ‘Helping to Protect you from Fraud’ seminar run by Lloyds Bank to ensure we adhere to current best practice. Here we share details of the risks facing business today and provide Lloyds resources which set out the steps you can take to protect your organisation from fraud. Are you and your business taking action to prevent fraud?

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