Many businesses need to make sure they are ready for Brexit on January 1st .
Changes are happening with regards to importing and exporting with potential disruptions to supply chains.
Some fear the biggest backlog will be due to new paperwork/untested IT systems.

Also posted in Accountancy, Financing, Foreign Exchange Tagged brexit, business, Business advice in Bedford, customers, EU, exporting, financial planning, importing, supply chains, tariffs |

Business Bounce Back Loan Scheme Extended!

Dated: 12th November 2020

With announcements being made about top up payments and bounce back loan extensions, it can all start to feel like a bit of a minefield.
Simas will help you and your team to navigate through this minefield and outline what has been laid out.

Also posted in Accountancy, Financing Tagged bounce back loan, business, Business advice in Bedford, Coronavirus, covid, Covid 19, loan, lockdown |

What is Your Credit Score? Find out today.

Dated: 16th October 2020

Having an up to date knowledge and understanding of your credit score is becoming more valuable to businesses and individuals.
Appreciating what improves your score, and what actions have a negative impact is therefore important information also.

Also posted in Accountancy, Financing, KashFlow Tagged accountancy in Bedford, Business advice in Bedford, credit, credit cards, credit report, credit score, experian, finance, rating |

How To Kick-Start After Lockdown

Dated: 10th September 2020

A handful of businesses have thrived during the lockdown but unfortunately many have really struggled.
As the governments drive for people to return to work continues, many businesses need to rebuild themselves.
But what does this look like?

Also posted in Accountancy, BreatheHR, Coronavirus Tagged Business advice in Bedford, cash flow in Bedford, Covid 19, kick start, lockdown, rebuild, tax planning in bedford |

Working From Home

Dated: 21st August 2020

Thousands of employees are now working from home due to Covid-19.

But are they all claiming the tax back on the extra costs that are being incurred?
We outline exactly what you can claim and how to claim in this week’s blog.

Also posted in Accountancy, Taxation Tagged claim tax, Coronavirus, Covid 19, reclaim tax, tax, tax advice in Bedford, tax returns in Bedford, work from home |

Eat Out To Help Out

Dated: 3rd August 2020

From 3rd to 31st August, get a 50% discount when you eat-in at restaurants that are registered with the scheme.

It’s hoped the scheme will provide a boost to the hospitality industry, now that the national lockdown is easing. Use the search tool within our blog to see who near you is taking part.

Tagged 50% off, august, Coronavirus, covid, eat local, eat out, eat out to help out, economy, Government help, lockdown, restaurants |

Could Your Finances Be Recession Proof?

Dated: 15th July 2020

As the IMF announce the economy will shrink by 3%, how do households and indeed companies stay afloat and continue to thrive?
Simas have complied six quick and easy to implement ways to future proof your finances.

Also posted in Accountancy Tagged accountancy, budget, budgeting, covid, credit score, economy, finances, IMF, recession, Simas |