[Sunday supplement]: I don't envy Boris
Published: Sun, 05/03/20
Hi The Prime Minister and the government over which he presides are in a ‘no-win’ situation. Between the proverbial rock and a hard place. Whatever…
Guilford Accounting
Lenders announce relaxation to CBILS rules - but don't take this at face value!
Published: Wed, 04/29/20
Hi It didn’t take long for the government’s new micro-loan scheme to get its own acronym. Following the creation of the government’s new Bounce Back…
Small companies to get 100% loan guarantees
Published: Tue, 04/28/20
Hi Bowing to pressure from business groups and MPs to boost the generosity of the government guarantee on its emergency loan scheme during the…
Don't let fear consume your thinking
Published: Mon, 04/27/20
Hi What are the consequences of recent events on the quality of your thinking? On your hopes and dreams? On your decision-making? Are you seeing fear,…
[Sunday supplement]: Forecasting in an unpredictable world
Published: Sun, 04/26/20
Hi Since the start of the lockdown, small businesses have been encouraged – almost on a daily basis - to prepare a cash flow forecast to determine if…
The Treasury is working on a new loan scheme for small businesses
Published: Sat, 04/25/20
Hi Far too late in the day, but I suppose better late than never, the FT reports that the Chancellor is preparing to offer 100 per cent guarantees on…
Companies House support for businesses hit by COVID-19
Published: Thu, 04/23/20
Hi Changes announced today will help businesses avoid being struck off the Companies House register as they deal with the impact of the coronavirus…
Online fraudsters are after your data - be careful
Published: Thu, 04/23/20
Hi Within 24 hours of the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme being launched, online fraudsters had sent a flurry of phishing emails…
Don't wait for the cavalry...they're not coming
Published: Wed, 04/22/20
Hi Yesterday the Chancellor said: I am not persuaded that moving to a 100% guarantee [of CBILS] is the right thing to do. Some people have made some…
Government launches Future Fund for struggling start-ups
Published: Mon, 04/20/20
Hi The government has unveiled a new £1.25bn package designed to ensure that early stage companies receive enough investment to remain viable during…