Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles on The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – the government initiative introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support employers and employees affected by the economic downturn.
News
Shops are being told to reopen from June but furloughed staff can only work part time from August. Indie retailers face a dire couple of months
Government Grants
Chancellor announces that coronavirus job retention scheme will be extended for another four months with no change to 80% wage grant
Government Grants
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme could be extended until September with government covering 60% of staff wages
News
Paul Scully, the small business minister, is trying to help small business owner-directors who fall through the cracks of current coronavirus government bailout schemes
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
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.