There have been a number of flare-ups of Covid19 across the world in recent weeks which has seen the Government imposing further restrictions at short notice on travellers. As of 8 June anyone who is required to quarantine must comply unless they are exempt from the rules.
Continue readingGrants available for SMEs impacted by Covid pandemic
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.
Continue readingCovid19 Update: Claims are open for second self employed support grant SEISS – are you eligible?
As of Monday 17th August, if you are self-employed and your business has been negatively affected by Covid19 and you are eligible, you can claim the second grant which cover 70% of your average monthly trading profits. As with the first SEISS grant this will be paid in a single payment covering 3 months capped at £2,190 a month or £6,570 in total.
Continue readingWhat 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 readingIf you are worried you have claimed too much or too little from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
If you fear you have claimed too much (or not enough) from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, find out what you need to do next
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 readingThe Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s mini-Budget: everything you need to know
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his summer economic update in a bid to mitigate the impact of the Covid19 pandemic, with the aim of boosting job creation through a government ‘plan for jobs’ and encouraging consumer spending
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