The pros and cons of the government's new Kickstart jobs scheme 
The pros and cons of the government's new Kickstart jobs scheme
The government’s new work placement scheme, which provides funding for employers to offer work placements to young people, is appealing. But the red t…
11 Sep 2020
The cost to small businesses of the return to the office
The cost to small businesses of the return to the office
The costs of employees returning to the office may be tough for some small businesses to swallow, and there is financial support for back-to-work cost…
11 Sep 2020
Government opens up second round of help for the self-employed
Government opens up second round of help for the self-employed
The second round of the government’s SEISS scheme, which offers grants of up to £6,750 to self-employed people, is now open. Applications will be acc…
28 Aug 2020
The final furlough: the job retention scheme is winding down
The final furlough: the job retention scheme is winding down
The government’s Job Retention Scheme is winding down, says David Prosser. Prepare now.
17 Aug 2020
Will insurers cough up over Covid?
Will insurers cough up over Covid?
Hundreds of thousands of small businesses should hear in September whether their insurers are legally bound to pay out on business interruption polici…
3 Aug 2020
Bounce Back loans pass the one million mark
Bounce Back loans pass the one million mark
More than one million small and medium-sized enterprises have now taken out Bounce Back loans.
17 Jul 2020
The mini-Budget boost for small companies
The mini-Budget boost for small companies
Government cash is on offer for small businesses that retain staff and recruit new workers.
17 Jul 2020
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How to prepare your business for the return to work
How to prepare your business for the return to work
Riding the rebound will take careful preparation for small business owners. Here’s what to consider.
5 Jul 2020
Deadline looms for self-employed to get government help
Deadline looms for self-employed to get government help
Time is running out to secure help from the first round of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.
3 Jul 2020
HMRC to claw back unneeded aid from businesses
HMRC to claw back unneeded aid from businesses
Businesses that claimed money they didn’t need face trouble if they are found to have breached the schemes' terms.
19 Jun 2020
State support for small businesses on the slide
State support for small businesses on the slide
Government aid for small firms is winding down. Make plans now.
6 Jun 2020
An update for the business-rate support scheme
An update for the business-rate support scheme
The government has added £600m to plug the gap in its small business rates relief scheme for businesses in shared-office buildings.
5 Jun 2020
Should you put off paying your VAT bill?
Should you put off paying your VAT bill?
Just because you can put off your VAT bill doesn’t mean you should. It is a loan, not a cancellation of the debt.
5 Jun 2020
Small business: how to prepare your staff for the return to work
Small business: how to prepare your staff for the return to work
Small businesses contemplating how to respond to the prime minister’s call to return to work need to tread carefully.
27 May 2020
Small business: how to approach job cuts
Small business: how to approach job cuts
Strict rules govern the redundancy process. Prepare very carefully if you're intending to cut jobs in your business.
27 May 2020
Small firms get trade-credit lifeline
Small firms get trade-credit lifeline
Small businesses dependent on trade-credit insurance have been thrown a lifeline by a new government pledge to stand behind such policies.
22 May 2020
New grants for the self-employed
New grants for the self-employed
Self-employed workers can now apply for government support if their income has been affected by Covid-19.
22 May 2020
Small businesses: dealing with your landlord and suppliers
Small businesses: dealing with your landlord and suppliers
For many small businesses, the key to getting through the Covid-19 pandemic may be negotiating a sympathetic arrangement with the landlord or key supp…
12 May 2020
Beefed up government loan scheme brings big help for small firms
Beefed up government loan scheme brings big help for small firms
The government’s Bounce Back loan package for small businesses affected by the Covid-19 crisis is exceptionally generous.
7 May 2020
Government patches up small business loan scheme
Government patches up small business loan scheme
Changes to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, under which the government guarantees 80% of loans made by banks and lenders, are having…
24 Apr 2020
Government revamps loan scheme for small businesses
Government revamps loan scheme for small businesses
The tweaks to the government’s coronavirus aid package should help small companies
10 Apr 2020
Start-ups could be finished without government help
Start-ups could be finished without government help
Many start-up companies are unlikely to qualify for help from the government’s Business Interruption Loan Scheme.
10 Apr 2020