Small Business
The latest news, updates and opinions on Small Business from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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HMRC to claw back unneeded aid from businesses
News Businesses that claimed money they didn’t need face trouble if they are found to have breached the schemes' terms.
By David Prosser Published
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State support for small businesses on the slide
Advice Government aid for small firms is winding down. Make plans now.
By David Prosser Published
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An update for the business-rate support scheme
News The government has added £600m to plug the gap in its small business rates relief scheme for businesses in shared-office buildings.
By David Prosser Published
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Should you put off paying your VAT bill?
Advice Just because you can put off your VAT bill doesn’t mean you should. It is a loan, not a cancellation of the debt.
By David Prosser Published
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Small business: how to prepare your staff for the return to work
Advice Small businesses contemplating how to respond to the prime minister’s call to return to work need to tread carefully.
By David Prosser Published
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Small business: how to approach job cuts
Advice Strict rules govern the redundancy process. Prepare very carefully if you're intending to cut jobs in your business.
By David Prosser Published
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Small firms get trade-credit lifeline
News Small businesses dependent on trade-credit insurance have been thrown a lifeline by a new government pledge to stand behind such policies.
By David Prosser Published
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New grants for the self-employed
News Self-employed workers can now apply for government support if their income has been affected by Covid-19.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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Small businesses: dealing with your landlord and suppliers
Advice For many small businesses, the key to getting through the Covid-19 pandemic may be negotiating a sympathetic arrangement with the landlord or key suppliers.
By David Prosser Published
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