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Anna is Senior Reporter, covering topics affecting SMEs such as grant funding, managing employees and the day-to-day running of a business.

News

Over 835,000 new UK businesses were registered in the last year

Hundreds of thousands of new businesses were launched in the UK last year as the pandemic drove entrepreneurial spirit

News

Covid-19 roadmap – plan for shops, gyms and zoos to reopen from April 12

In his Covid-19 roadmap announcement earlier today, Johnson announced how some businesses could start to reopen from April 12.

News

State-backed CBILS replacement scheme delayed by lending details

The Treasury is putting a scheme to replace CBILS in place, but is experiencing issues with pricing and personal guarantees.

News

SMEs forecast 8.1% growth over 2021 as they plan for lockdown easing

SMEs are predicting business growth in 2021, with almost a third planning for the end of lockdown, according to new figures from Barclaycard

News

Business rates appeal talks halted as thousands of firms wait for outcome

The number of business rates appeals have soared over the pandemic and talks halted before a final decision was made

News

HMRC lays down IR35 compliance principles ahead of the new tax year

HMRC has set out IR35 compliance rules ahead of April 6 2021. However, one expert believes it won't be a 'light touch' approach as promised

Podcasts

Brompton MD, Will Butler-Adams: ‘Manufacturing has become entrepreneurial again’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Will Butler-Adams, managing director of Brompton Bikes

News

SME owners hold £1.2bn of personal liabilities linked to Covid-19 loans

SME directors are holding a substantial sum in personal liabilities from Covid-19 loans, putting them at risk once the loans become repayable

News

Fashion industry struggles for survival due to post-Brexit red tape

Hundreds of leading figures in the fashion world are warning of the damage being done by red-tape and travel restrictions since leaving the EU

Business management

What coronavirus business support is available from the government?

Here are all of the government coronavirus business support opportunities that are available to your small firm

Tax

You should file your tax return by January 31, despite HMRC extension

The taxman is giving self-employed people an extra month to file their tax return penalty-free. However, payment must be made by January 31

Employing & managing staff

Can I make my employees get the Covid-19 vaccine?

As the Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues, we ask the experts whether employers can make it mandatory for staff to get the jab