One in five small businesses have had no emergency Covid-19 help
About 1m small businesses and sole traders completely left in the cold without any Government grants, says Federation of Small Businesses
Government Grants
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About 1m small businesses and sole traders completely left in the cold without any Government grants, says Federation of Small Businesses
Government Grants
Government Grants
Events Industry Association says thousands of businesses at risk of bankruptcy unless councils can get grants out faster to firms
Accounting
It’s hard to imagine a tougher year for business, with coronavirus and Brexit disrupting normal operations and making it hard for organisations to work cohesively
Business Loans
Lenders abandon plan for single emergency Covid-19 loan repayment agency, saying it would be too complicated
Government Grants
9m jobs could disappear if 600,000 stricken businesses are allowed to go under without more Covid pandemic financial help
Business Loans
Government announces 12-month interest-free microbusiness Bounce Back Loans scheme with £50,000 limit and 100% guarantee
Accounting
HMRC’s status as a preferential creditor could lead to SME borrowing problems as they might face restricted lending. Chris Williams explains
Accounting
UK small businesses face having to register for VAT in each EU country they sell direct to, which could cost tens of thousands of pounds for the privilege of paying tax in Europe
Accounting
HMRC’s status as a preferential creditor could lead to SME borrowing problems as they might face restricted lending. Chris Williams explains
Accounting
UK small businesses face having to register for VAT in each EU country they sell direct to, which could cost tens of thousands of pounds for the privilege of paying tax in Europe
Government Grants
Some businesses still waiting for grants promised to offset closures in Tier 4 lockdown last year
Government Grants
Influential thinktank the Institute for Fiscal Studies weighs into self-employed debate for second time in as many days.
Tax
Government loses £15bn a year tax revenue from self-employed, says IFS, which urges wholesale reform of tax system
Tax
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
Business Technology
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
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
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
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world