Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Anna is Senior Reporter, covering topics affecting SMEs such as grant funding, managing employees and the day-to-day running of a business.
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Small businesses are feeling much more hopeful about the future than this time last year, as shops reopen across England and Wales
Business Loans
The Government has launched the Recovery Loan Scheme to help businesses. Here is a list of accredited lenders and information on where to apply
Government Grants
To help small businesses reopen after a long lockdown, the government is launching the Restart Grant. Here's where you can find yours.
News
A significant proportion of small exporters have stopped trading to the EU as shipping times have increased in 2021.
News
The Government has extended business rates relief to more firms. However, they've also cancelled Covid-19 business rates appeals.
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The Treasury is considering extending a 2% online sales tax to all small businesses, according to a Business Rates Review interim report
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As part of its 'Proud of London' campaign, Chelsea FC is inviting small businesses with London postcodes to apply for free advertising space.
News
Since the court ruling in January, many SME business interruption claims are still awaiting decision, despite insurers being told to act fast.
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There has been a huge rise in counselling for business owners and staff suffering from stress and anxiety over the Covid-19 pandemic
Government Grants
Applying for SEISS isn't as straightforward as it may seem, say Old Mill. Here's how the newly self-employed should get through the process
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Kensington and Chelsea Council have opened up a third round of the Additional Restrictions Grant which is open to even more businesses
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Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has laid out the next steps of her roadmap to ease Covid-19 restrictions for businesses from April
