How to take advantage of the government's extended Job Retention Scheme
How to take advantage of the government's extended Job Retention Scheme
The government has reactivated its job-protection programme for small firms. David Prosser explains how it works.
13 Nov 2020
What small-business owners need to know about the Job Support Scheme
What small-business owners need to know about the Job Support Scheme
With the government’s Job Retention Scheme expiring at the end of October, small-business owners need to make sure they know how to get the best out o…
30 Oct 2020
The grants available for small businesses in Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas
The grants available for small businesses in Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas
Small businesses in areas of the country officially deemed at higher risk of a rapid spread of Covid-19 may be able to claim extra financial support t…
30 Oct 2020
The chancellor's third plan to help the self-employed help
The chancellor's third plan to help the self-employed help
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a boost to the financial support the state is offering self-employed workers hit by Covid-19, though the latest me…
30 Oct 2020
Last chance to secure a Bounce Back loan for your small business
Last chance to secure a Bounce Back loan for your small business
The government’s Bounce Back loan scheme will only run for another six weeks. Act now if you need to take advantage of it.
16 Oct 2020
Job Support Scheme: new programme will help small businesses support staff
Job Support Scheme: new programme will help small businesses support staff
All small companies are eligible for the Job Support Scheme, the Treasury’s latest employment programme.
2 Oct 2020
Insurers may be forced to pay out to firms hit by Covid
Insurers may be forced to pay out to firms hit by Covid
Hundreds of thousands of firms who have been affected by the Covid-91 pandemic may now be able to claim on their insurance policies.
25 Sep 2020
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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
HMRC defers tax deadline for millions of self-employed people
HMRC defers tax deadline for millions of self-employed people
The coronavirus pandemic means the 31 July payment on account date has been postponed for six months.
31 Jul 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
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