After a lot of speculation, the government have finally announced the details of the fifth (and hopefully last) SEISS grant with the England less than a week away from ‘Freedom Day.’ Whilst the SEISS Grants have been a lifeline, many hope that this will be the last...
One of the most important things for any start-up is the business plan, however, it often seems to be overlooked. Whilst it is not compulsory, it can help you focus on specific steps that are essential for your business to succeed. It is also a must-have to help you secure...
The minimum level of qualification you need to be an accountant in the UK is an AAT, however, many choose to study through a degree or take ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualifications to become chartered too. Studying for your AAT qualification takes between 9 and 18...
With the Coronavirus Pandemic still attacking the resilience of most businesses in the UK, the government have announced a new loan scheme to replace the current CBILS (Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme) You can now apply for this new Government Rescue Loan. The replacement happened on 1st April 2021 so we want to give you...
National Minimum Wage Changes The hourly rate at which you are paid depends on your age an whether or not you are an apprentice. The national minimum wages are changing today (1st April 2021) Here are the new rates as of 1st April 2021: [caption id="attachment_17390" align="alignnone" width="450"] from...
Budget 2021 On 3rd March the 2021 budget was announced. Various schemes such as furlough and SEISS grants were extended and a new Recover loan scheme was announced in order to help businesses who are struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. Other than this, there haven't...
So, you’ve come up with an awesome idea, chosen your company name; (even checked it with Companies House!) you’re all ready to get started and then you hit a difficult little snag. As you register on Companies House you realise you need to put a registered address for the business....
Everyone has been worrying about the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on businesses but what about Brexit? With so much going on this year, many small businesses are facing their toughest year to date. Now in the 2021 Budget, we heard all about various support...
Construction Industry Scheme Cards The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a scheme in place in the UK to help ensure that construction workers are paying the correct amount of tax. It is a process in which contractors deduct money from a subcontractor’s payments and pass it on to HMRC. So, what...
New Recovery Loan Scheme During last week’s Budget, a new loan scheme was announced to help businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic get back onto their feet. The finance is available up to £10 million per business and will open once the existing loan schemes close. The...
