As we enter Week 5 of ‘lockdown’, we thought it might be helpful to share some key updates and reminders of the various national and local schemes that are in place, or in preparation, to help businesses and individuals. This Bulletin covers: The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)–…
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This Bulletin contains updated information on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), the new assistance package for charities, and new guidance on the repayment of existing loans and credit cards. CBILS In the first instance, we are pleased to tell you that the Treasury has confirmed that Directors’ personal guarantees are no longer required…
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Following extensive criticism from small businesses and representative groups about the difficulty in accessing the Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has NOW announced new measures to make it easier. We are also expecting further announcements about existing loans and credit cards next week. This scheme, introduced on 17 March,…
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Well, can someone please tell me where Christmas and New Year went, as I’ve just turned around, blinked, and we’re already in the second month of the year …and BREXIT’s still rumbling on …!? Even more reason, in my opinion, to start getting your business on a robust footing in readiness for whatever transpires from…
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Most, if not all corporates and big businesses run on 90 day plans. This is why we always hear comments like “sales were up in Q2 this year” or “compared to last year’s financial report in Q4…” So what’s the point and where’s the value? Most savvy business leaders understand the value and necessity of strategic…
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