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How To Re-open After The COVID-19 Lockdown
22nd May 2020Although the government has not confirmed when a post-coronavirus return to the office might happen, but companies have started strategising.
Being ‘Covid Secure’ has become the new buzz word – but what does it actually mean?
Fraud trends from Covid-19
19th May 2020The UK Financial Intelligence Unit has published a guidance note on COVID-19 that sets out their recent observations about the rises in fraud.
They have also set out new Glossary Codes in relation to any COVID-19 suspicions, fraudulent use of Government Priority Schemes and fraudulent use of the HMRC Self-Assessment Tax Refunds system.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
21st April 2020The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a temporary scheme open to all UK employers starting from 1 March 2020. It is there to support employers whose operations have been severely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). Employers can claim for 80% of furloughed employees.
Also posted in Coronavirus Tagged Covid 19, Employment, furlough, furloughing, Government help, GrantsCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
7th April 2020The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme scheme helps small and medium-sized businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) to access finance of […]
Also posted in Coronavirus, Financing Tagged Government help, LoansCoronavirus – What help is available to UK business?
19th March 2020of we Many UK businesses are currently very worried about the impact the Coronavirus (COVID-19) will have on the economy […]
Also posted in Coronavirus, Financing Tagged business advice, Coronavirus, small businessesTop Tips for Creating a Successful Online Retail Business (Part 1)
16th March 2020Your retail business has just gone online. You are full of excitement and enthusiasm. But how do you make sure you attract buyers and retain loyal customers? Read our 7 tips for creating a successful online retail business.
Also posted in Commercial, Increase profits, Websites Tagged Accountants in Bedford, Business advice in Bedford, online, online business, retailNew Year New Finance
29th January 2020We’ve come up with Five financial resolutions that’ll help you get the new year off to a flying start…
If your finances have got into a bit of a tangle, why not make 2020 the year to sort them out?
To give you a helping hand, here are five financial New Year’s resolutions that will change your life for the better.
HMRC’s Let Property Campaign
16th August 2019HMRC’s Let Property Campaign is targeting landlords who may have unpaid tax. This would be as a result of failing to declare income from letting out residential property. The scheme is open to those that have multiple properties, single rentals, student rentals, or holiday lettings.
Also posted in Accountancy, Landlords, Taxation Tagged Accountants in Bedford, HMRC, landlords, lets, lettings, lettings income, penalty, tax, tax advisors in Bedford, unpaid taxBeating The Summer Lull
6th August 2019The secret to beating the summer lull. We have compiled a comprehensive list of 20 quick and easy things you could do in this ‘summer lull’, to revitalise your business. Simple quick fixes to turbo charge your profits.
Take advantage of this quiet time and get ahead of your competition.
Sole Trader Or A Limited Company?
29th July 2019One of the most important decisions you’ll have to contend with is the structure and legal status your business will use moving forward. Will you operate as a sole trader or as a limited company? Read this week’s blog to help you understand both structures.
Also posted in Accountancy Tagged accountant, bedford, business structure, limited company, sole trader