1 minRules that have been relaxed to help businesses during the Coronavirus pandemicA list of the rules that have been temporarily relaxed to make it easier for businesses to continue working through the disruption caused...
1 minHow are small businesses rebounding from the Pandemic?Take a look at some of the strategies that small businesses are using to allow them to rebound from the pandemic: https://www.forbes.com/...
1 minAll you need to know about the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grantThinking about applying for the final self-employment income support scheme? Here are all the details you need to know: https://www.money...
1 minSelf-Employment Income Support Scheme Re-OpensIf you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by the coronavirus, find out if you can use this sc...
1 minSupport for UK businesses trading internationallyAll the latest advice and support for businesses trading internationally: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19...
1 minHow do I apply for a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan?On July 30th the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme was relaxed to make SMEs more eligible for emergency funding. Find out how...
1 minHow to come up with new revenue streamsOver the last few months there has been a change in consumer behaviour and the way businesses operate. In order to accommodate this, busi...
1 minHospitality and retail call for £2bn property bounceback grantsThe grant could cover 50% of missing rent owed to landlords, saving 375,000 jobs in the retail and hospitality sectors. Find out more on:...
1 min8 ways to save money running your small business Tips to help you save money and cut costs when running your small business: https://smallbusiness.co.uk/8-ways-to-save-money-running-your...
1 minWhy you should take your small business digitalDuring the current climate, the ways of doing business have changed dramatically and now more than ever, businesses are starting to under...
1 minHow going insolvent could be the best way to save your businessFind out how you could save your small business by becoming insolvent. This article provides a step-by-step guide to going into administr...
1 minImproving productivity within businesses - 6 strategiesImproving productivity and your level of output in the current climate is one of the ways your business can achieve a competitive advanta...
1 minHow to reassure customers you're meeting COVID-19 safety guidelinesMany more businesses have re-opened their doors throughout July and have taken the time to carefully consider safety measures for both th...
1 minSmall businesses may have to pay 2% online sales taxRishi Sunak is potentially looking at placing a tax on online sales to help the high street during these challenging times. Find out more...
1 min£20 million in new grants to boost recovery of small businesses£20 million new funding to help smaller businesses recover from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. Small and medium sized businesse...
2 minBusiness support in NewcastleUpdate from Newcastle City Council Help to recruit locally As a Council we want to make it easy for local businesses to find the right ta...
1 minNEBRC Cyber Security SurveyThe North East Business Resilience Centre are running a short survey to better understand how SMEs adopt cyber security measures. Complet...
3 minThe Next ChapterOn the 17th July, the Prime Minister made a statement (which you can read HERE) on Covid-19, outlining some of the plans for further easi...
2 minKey updates from the Government1) Face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England The government has announced that face coverings will be mandatory in sh...
1 minCheck if you can claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support SchemeIf you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) find out if you can use t...
