Got a Bounce Back Loan ‘Just in Case’? Here are Some Sensible Uses for it…

If you’re a small business based in the UK and you’ve been struggling to trade due to COVID-19, a bounce back loan from the government could offer some well needed respite. But as with any type of business loan, you might be wondering what you should and shouldn’t use it for. After all, is it … Read moreGot a Bounce Back Loan ‘Just in Case’? Here are Some Sensible Uses for it…

What Do you Need if You’re Employing Someone for the First Time?

Employing your first member of staff is both exciting and challenging.  For some new business owners, it’s understandably scary. What if you get it wrong? What if you forget something you’re meant to do, and end up causing huge problems for your business? The good news is, it’s possible to make consistently great recruitment decisions … Read moreWhat Do you Need if You’re Employing Someone for the First Time?

The Next Round of Government Grants for Businesses

At the time of writing, the UK is deep within its second national lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Times remain incredibly tough for many families and businesses out there, despite positive news emerging about successful vaccination trials. Certainly, if you’re a business owner, you’re probably still worried about what the future holds. … Read moreThe Next Round of Government Grants for Businesses

What do Rishi Sunak’s September 2020 Updates to Tax Mean to your Business?

On 24th September 2020, the chancellor Rishi Sunak announced his Winter Economy Plan, and it contains some updates to tax which might affect your business. The plan is unlike anything most of us have seen before but is designed primarily to support businesses and jobs over what is likely to be a difficult winter period … Read moreWhat do Rishi Sunak’s September 2020 Updates to Tax Mean to your Business?