The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organisations around the globe to “go virtual” with literally no preparation.
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Business advice to help you grow your SME and small & medium sized company and help you grow your company
Working from home for long periods of time can lead to panic working
Hyper-productivity is becoming a new workplace phenomenon due to working from home for long periods of time under uncertain conditions.
5 tips to avoid soaring pension scams caused by COVID-19
Pension scams soared by 400% last month so Dr Anna Tilba from Durham University Business School has outlined the five best ways to avoid being caught out.
Businesses can offset coronavirus-driven losses in order to cut tax bill
Businesses suffering lower revenues due to the coronavirus crisis may be able to offset their expected losses for this year against last year’s taxable profits in order to help reduce their tax bill.
How to create a Business Continuity Plan
Creating a business continuity plan (BCP) is an important measure for small business owners as it will allow your business to keep operating in times of hardship, and bounceback from turmoil as quickly as possible.
How to raise capital for your business
The primary difference between business dreamers and successful entrepreneurs is in the way they handle their finances.
A guide to remote working
In attempts to keep to the government’s advice, many companies are turning towards remote working in order to delay the spreading of COVID-19 whilst allowing employees to keep up to date with their tasks.
How to use your time at home wisely – get your affairs in order and save money
Whilst in government lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those seeking constructive ways to fill their time can look at getting homes, businesses and finances in order, with help from legal experts.
Top social media tips to boost engagement for small businesses
The way businesses and brands connect with their customers has been transformed by social media.
How to ensure your application for Government’s Job Retention Scheme is correct
HMRC started taking Job Retention Scheme (‘JRS’) applications at 8am today but employers must make sure their claims are correct and accurate as those that don’t risk being seen as fraudulent.
Network security: Why ‘just enough’ won’t do
Cyber attacks are becoming more and more commonplace in the world of SMEs.
Is SEO a good investment for your business
Now more than ever we’re realising how important having a digital footprint is to our businesses, with COVID-19 forcing a lot of businesses to shut up shop completely.
Tenants and landlords: How to work together during the Covid-19 crisis
As business owners and landlords struggle to navigate their legal obligations amid the current coronavirus crisis leading law firm Aaron & Partners has put together a list of four tips aimed to help them maintain the relationship.
Hints and tips on managing money if you’ve been furloughed
The Government’s furlough scheme allows for 80% of salary, up to £2,500, to be reclaimed by the employer per month.
Coronavirus fraud: what should business owners look out for?
Just at a time when many business owners are struggling to make ends meet, fraudsters will be working on ways to intercept grant payments, which might even involve making fraudulent applications in the organisation’s name.
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