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How to network when you can’t network in person
Small to medium-sized businesses have to go the extra mile to stand out from competitors, particularly when those competitors can afford the best advertising campaigns. In the past we could
Business Bounce Back Loans
Business Bounce Back Loans – what are they and should you apply for one? Since the scheme launched in May 2020 (just 3 months ago), more than 860,000 bounce back
Family board meetings – you still need to take minutes
Paul and Jenni had a board meeting yesterday revolving around the cycle to work scheme and Boris Johnsons announcement regarding the new grants for Electric bikes. Now when we say
Is the new electric bike grant right for your business?
Boris Johnson announces grants for Electric Bikes, but are they a good idea for small business owners? Bikes (including E-bikes) costing over £1000 will now be included in the Governments
How to deal with nit-picking clients who are asking for a discount
Are you finding that some of your clients, some who have previously been good clients, have suddenly become quite fussy? Maybe they have been getting obsessed with the tiniest of
Returning to work post-covid19: how do you assess your office needs?
In the short-term, it seems likely that many of us will remain working from home even after government orders to do so are lifted. Why? Because businesses have either found
Defer Your Self-assessment Payment On Account
Choose how and when you can delay making your second payment on account for the 2019 to 2020 tax year. You have the option to defer your second payment on
COMPANIES HOUSE TO RESTART THE VOLUNTARY STRIKE OFF PROCESS
In March 2020, CH introduced temporary easement measures to suspend voluntary strike off action in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) and they have reviewed these measures each month. Following the July
Eat Out to Help Out
Restaurants and other establishments serving food for on-premises consumption can now sign up to a new government initiative aimed at protecting jobs in the hospitality industry and encouraging people to
Another Furlough Update
CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION SCHEME (CJRS) UPDATE. From 1st July “Flexible Furlough” was introduced and the calculations and time recording of full-time, part-time and fully furloughed employees has become more complicated.
VAT – REDUCED RATE OF 5%
VAT – REDUCED RATE OF 5% The government made an announcement on 8 July 2020 allowing VAT registered businesses to apply a temporary 5% reduced rate of VAT to certain
What does Rishi’s mini budget mean for you?
We spent a large part of yesterday afternoon listening and reflecting on the budget update from the chancellor. In this blog, we will take you through what this actually means
18 tips to successfully juggle working from home with the kids
Thousands of parents have been juggling two to three full-time jobs for the past 11 weeks now: their normal job, 24/7 childcare, and for some, becoming a teacher. With the
Businesses Need To Reinstate VAT Direct Debits
The deferral of VAT payments due to coronavirus comes to an end on 30 June and businesses need to take action to reinstate their direct debit mandates. The Institute of
Supervising trainees remotely
With the changes in working practices COVID-19 has caused and the likelihood that many people will be working remotely for the foreseeable future, it is also worth considering how this
8 Key Principles to lead your team and enhance performance
Whether leading in person or virtually, there are 8 principles that you can adopt to improve team performance. Many organisations are adjusting to remote or virtual working and the majority
C19 Business News Update
What’s Going On Now? As time goes on it is getting harder and harder to keep track of all the Government changes. We have put together this blog to summarise
2 Must-Dos to Help Your Team Work From Home
It’s looking like remote working will be the ‘new normal’ as we ease our way out of lockdown. While this is the best decision for the safety of employees, it’s
Are your employees reluctant to return to the workplace?
With the recent easing of lockdown restrictions, several businesses are asking some of their employees to return to the workplace when working from home is not a realistic option. Whilst
How to stay positive for your family and your team
How to stay positive for your family and your team (even if you are scared and worried too) Do you run a business where you’re responsible for your employees’ wellbeing?
