Self- employed Income Support Scheme: an update before applications open
Published: Tue, 05/12/20
Hi READ THIS EMAIL IF YOU ARE SELF-EMPLOYED AND INTEND TO APPLY FOR THE INCOME SUPPORT SCHEME The SEISS portal open for applications in phases between…
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Anti-Money Laundering Regulations update
Published: Tue, 05/12/20
Hi YOU ONLY NEED TO READ THIS IF YOUR BUSINESS IS SUBJECT TO THE AML REGULATIONS The Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) came into force in…
Why we should all be learning new skills
Published: Mon, 05/11/20
Hi On Sunday I suggested that learning new skills during the lock-in may be a good use of time. In response to several queries I thought I’d…
[Sunday supplement]: We face huge challenges, but isn't that a good thing?
Published: Sun, 05/10/20
Hi Where many seem to be struggling with the pandemic quarantine, I’ve found home isolation, and the lack of social commitments, freeing. It’s allowed…
New 'top-up' rates grants available for left-out businesses
Published: Thu, 05/07/20
Hi The government has made e tra money available to a range of businesses not previously covered by business rates holidays or support grants. The new…
Tax agents locked out of Self-Employed Income Support Scheme claims
Published: Thu, 05/07/20
Hi Just when they hoped the government was coming to their rescue, the millions of self-employed workers in the UK have been delivered a blow by HMRC…
Protect your business from cyber-criminals
Published: Wed, 05/06/20
Hi Cyber- criminals are making hay while the sun shines as the COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed a fresh wave of cyberattacks, known as phishing,…
[Life after lockdown]: Have you applied for your Bounce Back Loan yet?
Published: Mon, 05/04/20
Hi If you run your own business as either a sole trader or limited company there won’t be many days when the government gives you something for free.
[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…
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…