Furlough - Find out if you are eligible for the Job Rentention Scheme here. Self-employed - Find out what to do if you are getting less or no work as a result of COVID-19. More information is available here. What to do if you are employed but cannot work - Information available on Gov.uk Guidance for people who have lost their job due to COVID-19. Find out more here. Due to unprecedented challenges, the current climate is tough for all business owners. You don't have to face

The Government has released the roadmap out of lockdown, outlining the plans to reopen businesses in the coming months. From 29th March - Outdoor sports facilities such as: gyms swimming pools sports courts (such as tennis and basketball courts) golf courses, including mini golf water sports venues climbing walls driving and shooting ranges riding arenas at riding centres archery venues No earlier than April 12th - Non-essential retail will open such as: clothing stores and t

As part of the 2021 budget, Rishi Sunak is expected to outline a £520m Help to Grow Scheme to support small businesses. The scheme will help businesses gain access to the support they need, as well as, opening up new opportunities around technology that aim to support future growth and productivity. The scheme will be delivered through digital and management. The digital side of the scheme will include an online service offering free advice on how businesses can improve their

Anyone looking to start a business obviously needs to have an idea on what they are going to develop. Truth is, most people can’t get past the first hurdle and this can be discouraging. However, there are ways to stimulate creativity and encourage you to brainstorm ideas for your business. Talk to people you know Talking to people inside your network can help you understand the types of problems that people are facing. Once you understand the daily problems, you can start to

Running back the years, some of the most successful start-ups began during challenging periods. When the US was hit with a recession in 1953, this was the time when Burger King made their first step. In more recent times, both Airbnb and Uber hit the ground running during the 2008 financial crisis. It’s no secret that austere times bring about opportunities for businesses to emerge and we might witness that in the near future. In this guide, we want to provide you with key st