COVID-19 needs no introduction, nor does the difficulty it poses for businesses.  So, with this in mind, here are 10 tips for COVID-19 business survival Utilise Government Support It’s there to be used; so, understand what government support is available for your...

The UK government has released a large support package for UK based businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.  Here’s some information around each of the package elements. Contents Coronavirus Job Retention SchemeStatutory Sick Pay Relief (SMEs)Deferring July...

The new tax year is upon us!  Albeit a rocky start to the new tax year, but even Coronavirus can’t stave off its beginning. So, here we have for you an update on things you might need to know about this new tax year, 2020/21. Highlights For Individuals Income...

Yesterday, Marie Ellis invited businesses owners to a free webinar to share practical ideas, best practice as well as insights into the government initiatives businesses can take advantage of following the COVID outbreak. Business owners were also given the...

Following the Chancellor’s update yesterday, 26 March 2020, that predominantly centred around government support for the self employed during the COVID-19 crisis, here’s what you need to know... The Self Employed For the purposes of this support ‘the self employed’...

Update 3, 24 March 2020 The government are regularly announcing measures to support businesses in the UK through this period of uncertainty amidst the coronavirus outbreak.  Here’s the latest information on those governmental measures... For Businesses...

Following on from my article on 16th March, here’s an update for small businesses during this tumultuous time. I’ll be covering the government measures again and steps businesses can take in a bid to survive during this horrific ordeal. What the Government is Doing...

It’s literally the only thing being discussed at the moment, whether it’s online, in the news, or between people in the street.  Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is the topic, because it’s causing such widespread disruption and alarm. While the supermarkets are doing...

Commercial awareness is knowledge of how businesses make their money, understanding what their customers want and what’s happening in the wider world that can affect business. Strategic thinking is the ability see and understand the big picture; how overall objectives...