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Coronavirus

Government Grants

Self-employed Income Support Scheme what it means for you

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme to help Britain's 6m self-employed get through the coronavirus pandemic.

Business management

7 ways to help your Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan get approved

Mark Perrin of Menzies LLP explains how you can heighten your chances of your Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan being approved

News

One in 10 small business owners contemplating suicide

Small business owners cite cashflow problems, trying to meet COVID-19 workplace guidelines and late payments as biggest factors affecting mental health

News

Coronavirus government Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme – how to apply

Find out how you can apply for the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to recover the costs of employees shielding, sick or self-isolating.

News

Government pushes back opening shops until June 15

In his latest announcement, Boris Johnson pushed back the opening of shops to 15 June from the beginning of June, as previously stated

Business management

Coronavirus small business diary – Alessandro Savelli, Pasta Evangelists

When the pandemic hit, artisanal pasta delivery start-up Pasta Evangelists was forced to scale up - and fast

News

Minority-owned salons given access to funding during COVID-19

With salons expected to remain closed until July, SheaMoisture UK has stepped up to help minority-owned salons survive the crisis.

Payroll

Protecting employees’ payroll during the coronavirus crisis

Matthew Stark, partner at Mazars, answers key questions around protecting employee payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic

News

Salesforce and Enterprise Nation launch £5,000 grant for small businesses

A new £5,000 grant launches today to help small businesses that are struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic. Find out how to apply

Employing & managing staff

Section 44 – what if an employee won’t return to work post coronavirus?

We ask employment solcitor, Matthew Chandler, what employers should do if staff won't return to work because of coronavirus concerns.

Government Grants

Where to find your small business coronavirus grant

Here we provide a round-up of UK local authorities with links to their register pages for small business coronavirus grants.

Government Grants

Self-Employed Income Support Scheme now open for applications

HMRC has opened the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, where freelancers and contractors can apply up to 80% of lost earnings in a £7,500 lump sum

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world