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Legal advice

8 legal considerations for setting up a business during the pandemic

Nick Owens of Harper James Solicitors explains what legalities you should be considering if you're starting a business during the pandemic.

International Business

Keeping 2021 simple for small and medium-sized enterprises

Currensea explain what Open Banking is and how it can help small and medium-sized enterprises to trade overseas

News

Non-essential retail and gyms to reopen next month under new tier rules

Boris Johnson has revealed details of the post-lockdown tier system and how it will affect businesses in England

News

Sunak extends furlough to whole of UK until March 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the furlough scheme is being extended until March for businesses in all parts of the UK

Small Business Banking

No high street banks are accepting fresh Bounce Back Loan applications

Even though the deadline for the Bounce Back Loan has been extended, thousands of small businesses will still struggle to secure one

Business management

How community solidarity with SMEs can boost your Q4 revenue

Here, we look at how being part of a business ecosystem can be invaluable during a tough spot when community means everything

News

Self-employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to be doubled for November

Following the announcement of a second lockdown, Rishi Sunak has doubled the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) back to 80% for November.

Government Grants

Job Support Scheme changes what they mean for your business

Grants of £2,100 for businesses caught in Tier 2 restrictions, slashed employer contributions to Job Support Scheme and doubling of help for self-employed

Tax

Just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, business rates return in April

Government stays silent on whether retail and hospitality business rates holiday will be extended, as 170,000 businesses appeal against rates

News

£40m funding for hospitality firms in Scotland – what we know so far

A new £40m funding package for hospitality and other businesses affected by coronavirus restrictions in Scotland launches today (October 20th)

Employing & managing staff

How to tell your staff they’re working reduced hours

In light of Covid-19 and the impending Job Support Scheme, how should you tell a staff member that they’re working reduced hours?

Government Grants

Rishi Sunak plans grants for small businesses hit by hard lockdown

Pubs and restaurants would be forced to shut completely at highest level of mooted three-tier system

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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.

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade