The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims portal opened on Monday 20 April and early indications are that it seems to be working smoothly but with a few teething problems as you would expect from a brand-new system. In the run up to the start of the system there was limited detail from HMRC on […]
The Government has launched a new ‘support finder’ tool which will help businesses and self-employed people across the UK to quickly and easily determine what financial support is available to them during the coronavirus pandemic. A simple questionnaire takes business owners a few minutes to complete and will signpost them to relevant government financial support. […]
Some businesses are going to need to “mothball” or “cocoon” until the Government considers the Pandemic to be of lower risk and trading conditions improve. There are four principles to follow: Prioritise – Focus attention on the biggest cost items and those critical to the future of the business. These are the ones which need […]
16 April 2020 Thousands more employees will able to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) after the eligibility date was extended to 19 March 2020, the government announced yesterday. eligibility cut-off date for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended to 19 March 2020 the change will mean thousands more workers can be furloughed […]
We work closely with The HR Dept who offer a local and personal HR service to SMEs. They are extending their services to our clients during this difficult time. Please see below for more information regarding how they can assist you: “We normally work with clients on a retained basis and have a service that […]
Keep in touch with all your customers and, make sure when you are agreeing sales, that everyone is clear when and how that sale will be paid Talk to your suppliers and agree payment terms with them that are realistic. This will reduce the amount of time spent in dealing with calls and emails chasing […]
What is it? Nurseries in England do not have to pay business rates for the 2020-21 tax year. Am I eligible? Properties that will benefit from the relief will be those occupied by providers on Ofsted’s Early Years Register and are wholly or mainly used for the provision of the Early Years Foundation Stage. How […]
As office holders, salaried company directors are eligible to be furloughed and receive support through this scheme. Company directors owe duties to their company which are set out in the Companies Act 2006. Where a company (acting through its board of directors) considers that it is in compliance with the statutory duties of one or […]
8 April 2020 Charities across the UK will receive a £750 million package of support to ensure they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus outbreak, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced. £750 million pot for frontline charities across the UK – including hospices and those supporting domestic abuse victims £360 million direct from government departments […]
GRANTS UNDER THE SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME SUPPORT SCHEME (CSEISS) Written 30 March 2020 On 26 March 2020 the Chancellor announced a new grant scheme available to the self-employed and members of partnerships who have lost income due to coronavirus. Who is eligible The scheme is available to self-employed individuals and members of a partnership who satisfy […]
