150 UK small business grants to apply for right now – UPDATED Are you a small business in need of some funding? The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme Under the Youth Can Do It scheme, The Prince’s Trust is working with 18-30-year-olds to help them develop their businesses. The programme is divided [...]
I have spent years hiring great staff members and its not until Covid-19 and the resulting lockdowns hit, that I have realised how much spending time with them motivates me. Having my team working from home during the lockdowns has been fine from an output point of view; they have [...]
Mortgage scheme launched for 5% deposits A new government scheme is allowing high street lenders to offer mortgages with a deposit as little as just 5%. This is to allow more first-time buyers to secure a home and get onto the property ladder, whilst also helping people cope with the increasing [...]
One of my clients, Annabelle from South East Timber and Damp, recommended the book Profit First by Mike Michalowicz (see link at the end). I love a good business book and whenever I am recommended one, I will give it a go. I believe we are always learning and the moment [...]
Exports to EU partially rebound after January slump - as wider economy returns to growth Trade levels have been affected - not only by the Brexit transition period, but also COVID restrictions. The Office for National Statistics confirm that, although there was a 46.6% rise in EU export sales in February, [...]
I-Construct is a government-backed project, designed to help local companies access opportunities in the construction market and develop new products and services within their businesses. How could my company benefit from the I-Construct programme? Network All eligible SME companies will become members of the I-Construct Network, which is worth up to [...]
Covid: Shed and garage offices pose insurance risk With the pandemic changing the way everyone works, many companies are opting to keep the “work from home”. However, reports suggest that some people may not be covered by home insurance if something goes wrong. “While some insurers have allowed people setting up [...]
I take great pride in knowing my business helps other businesses to create and generate wealth. I grew up in a small business; my Father was a sign maker in Essex, and unfortunately the accountant he had was not an asset to his business. Seeing the issues faced, and the bad [...]
People may quit if forced to work from home, Rishi Sunak warns With the pandemic forcing offices to shut, and the daily commute reduced to getting out of bed and walking down the stairs, many companies may consider scrapping having an office all together in a bid to reduce their overheads. [...]
Xero is not only there to make your bookkeepers lives easier - it can also help you to manage your business. Lack of understanding of your finances has been identified as one of the top barriers to growth. In the past, business owners either relied on their bookkeepers to run reports [...]
