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The Chancellor's Winter Economic Plan

28th September 20

Last week, the Chancellor announced his Winter Economic Plan designed to support the UK economy ...

CJRS: October Furlough Scheme Changes

24th September 20

For October 2020, the government will contribute 60% of wages for the hours an employee is on furlough ...

SEISS: Last Chance To Make A Claim

21st September 20

If you haven't already made a claim under SEISS then the deadline is fast approaching. Are you going to claim?

Grants For Businesses Affected By Local Lockdowns

17th September 20

With more restrictions coming, the Treasury has offered grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns ...

Veteran's Relief: Seconday NIC Savings For Employers

14th September 20

To support personnel returning into the civilian working world, the Government is consulting on Veteran's Relief ...

Coronavirus Support: Have You Advertently Been Fraudulent?

10th September 20

You can't fault the Government for their help during the Coronavirus outbreak. But it has left them open to fraud ...

CJRS: September Furlough Changes

7th September 20

Businesses across the UK are expecting major changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme this month ...

COVID-19 Has Made Health And Safety Everyone’s Business

3rd September 20

This week, I have a guest post from Amy and Priti of the SHE Community Hub talking about Health and Safety ...

Companies House To Resume The Compulsory Strike Off Process

1st September 20

Due to the pandemic, Companies House suspended both the voluntary and compulsory strike-off process ...

What's Important About Mental Health First Aid?

27th August 20

During August, I have been attending a superb online first aid course run by Dr AJ Yates from Mental Health First Aid England ...

Important Information About The Job Retention Bonus

24th August 20

HMRC recently published more information on the Job Retention Bonus which includes how to check eligibility ...

Furloughed Employees To Receive Full Redundancy Payments

20th August 20

Following on from CJRS, the Government is ensuring redundancy is based on normal wage rather than the 80% rate ...

COVID-19: Employees, Holidays And Quarantine Restricted Countries

17th August 20

Business owners are wondering what to do about employees going on holiday to quarantine restricted countries ...

The 5% VAT Rate Cut For Hospitality Businesses

13th August 20

After Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Summer Statement, HMRC issued new guidance on the 5% VAT rate cut he announced ...

HMRC: 90-Days To Notify Of Overclaimed COVID-19 Grants

10th August 20

Businesses that claimed the CJRS or SEISS grant schemes are urged to doublecheck entitlements ...

Brand Visibility Is More Important Than Ever!

6th August 20

This week, I've got a guest blog post from Terry Kendhammer of Bubble Creative talking about brand visibility ...

The Eat Out To Help Out Scheme And VAT

3rd August 20

Many businesses are signing up to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, but how does it work with VAT? HMRC explains ...

Self Assessment Taxpayers Can Defer Their July Payment On Account

30th July 20

HMRC is reminding self-assessment taxpayers that they can automatically defer their July payment on account ...

Government Announces Roadmap To Making Tax Digital

27th July 20

The Government set out its roadmap for a full Making Tax Digital rollout on the 21st July 2020 ...

A Temporary, But Welcome Change From Companies House

23rd July 20

Companies House have announced they have temporarily changed the conditions for approving year-end accounts ...

Coronavirus: What’s The Upside?

20th July 20

This week I have a guest post from James Rowell who is talking about the upside to the Coronavirus pandemic ...

Cashflow Forecasting Bolt-on Free To Essendon Clients!

16th July 20

When we have an economic crisis it's even more important for a business to prepare cashflow forecasts ...

The Business Godparent Newsletter Summer 2020

13th July 20

As we come out of hibernation and the bustle returns, there's no doubt that many of us are now bracing for more stress ...

The Summer Economic Update From Chancellor Rishi Sunak

10th July 20

Rishi Sunak presented a Summer Economic Update on Wednesday which detailed the Government's 3-point plan ...

Coronavirus: The Positives Of Lockdown

6th July 20

Lockdown was imposed across the United Kingdom in March 2020 and it hasn't been easy for any of us ...

Xero Projects: The All-in-one Tool To Track Profitability On Every Job

2nd July 20

Projects is one of the many add-ons for Xero, and this one is particularly useful for project-based businesses ...

How To Protect Yourself From COVID-19 Scams

29th June 20

There are many scammers out there, and the COVID-19 outbreak has meant an upturn in phone calls, texts and emails ...

Xero Users: Want To Save Time And Reduce Errors Paying Bills?

25th June 20

To keep your business thriving you have to pay your bills, but that doesn't mean you need to spend hours doing it ...

Can You Claim The Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Grants?

22nd June 20

There's new guidance for businesses on whether they can claim the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme grants ...

My Personal View Of The UK Property Market

18th June 20

We have all read the headlines about the UK property market dropping at the fastest rate since 2009 ...

Have You Seen The New Business Godparent Website Yet?

15th June 20

I'm excited to announce the launch of our new Business Godparent website! It's a hub for articles from our newsletters ...

Could Your Dog Be Your Perfect Work Colleague?

11th June 20

During this Covid-19 pandemic, a huge proportion of the population have found themselves working from home ...

A Summary Of Current Government Business Support

8th June 20

It's week 12 of lockdown, and I thought I would summarise what the Chancellor of the Exchequer has done so far ...

The Rules On Tax Relief For Employees Working From Home

4th June 20

The Coronavirus lockdown resulted in a great many employees working from home, but what tax reliefs are available?

Coronavirus: Update On CJRS And SEISS

1st June 20

On Friday, the Chancellor announced extensions to CJRS and SEISS. This is a very positive move from the Government ...

Tax Relief For The Self-Employed Working From Home

28th May 20

The COVID-19 lockdown has resulted in many self-employed individuals working from home a lot more ...

Red Sofa Interview: Rachel Brushfield, The Talent Liberator

26th May 20

Our Red Sofa interview was virtual, but gives us a great idea of who Rachel Brushfield is, and the work she does ...

The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

21st May 20

The Government announced the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme as a new support measure ...

Temporary Changes To Tax-Free Childcare

18th May 20

A recent announcement from the Government offers a temporary relaxation of the criteria to get tax-free childcare ...

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Has Been Extended

14th May 20

The Chancellor has announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended until October 2020 ...

COVID-19: Who Will Guide You Through The Coming Recession?

11th May 20

It's an astonishing fact, but thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak, the United Kingdom economy will undergo a 25% fall in Q2 ...

Understanding The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

7th May 20

HMRC are now contacting taxpayers eligible for support under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme ...

Small Business Owners: Staying Productive During Lockdown

4th May 20

Many businesses across the UK have seen a sudden drop in customers. Are you staying productive during lockdown?

COVID-19: Bounce Back Loans Announced

30th April 20

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that bounce back loans will be available from Monday 4th May 2020 ...

Be Careful! Fraudulent Sales Orders Are On The Rise

27th April 20

During the Coronavirus outbreak, many small businesses are desperate to keep the cash flowing ...

Furloughing: The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Opens

23rd April 20

This week has been dominated with the Furlough word! HMRC says that 140,000 firms applied for cash to pay workers ...

Don't Be Remote If You're Running A Team From Home

20th April 20

Thanks to the Coronavirus outbreak, many managers are now running a team from home for the first time ...

Getting Ready For The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

16th April 20

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme opens on 20th April, so ensure you have all the information you need to hand ...

£750 Million Coronavirus Charity Funding Package Announced

14th April 20

Frontline charities will benefit from a newly announced £750 million Coronavirus charity funding package ...

Spring 2020: Welcome To The 6th Edition Of The Business Godparent!

9th April 20

Life regularly throws curveballs, and by Jove, the UK is tackling a few this year with Brexit, floods, and COVID-19 ...

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