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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

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

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

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

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.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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