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By Mark Ranson

8th June 2020

The Road to Recovery

As the UK starts to reopen for business a quick recovery seems unlikely, so how do businesses prepare?

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By Tom Blandford

8th June 2020

Preparing Your Law Firm For Battle During Covid-19

We keep being told that Covid-19 is a “war” that the nation needs to win. You can decide for yourself if that is a metaphor stretch too far. Personally I’ll certainly agree with front line NHS staff being badged as heroes and when this is over I think we should give them all the medals and “ticker tape” parades we can think of.

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By Armstrong Watson

3rd June 2020

Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund (England)

Small and micro businesses in England with fixed property costs that are not eligible for the Small Business Grant Fund or the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund may be eligible for the newly launched Discretionary Grants Fund. The scheme is operated by local councils with applications open from 1^st June. Time frame for applications is limited however, with most local authorities providing a tight 2 week window and businesses advised to apply as soon as possible due to limited availability of the funds – check with your local authority for details.

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By Grant Smith

3rd June 2020

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Update

On 29^th May, The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced that the Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has been extended to allow all self-employed workers in the UK to claim a second grant covering an additional three months profit.

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By Mike Kienlen

3rd June 2020

Bounce Back Loan Scheme – Be aware of the pitfalls

When the Chancellor introduced the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (“BBLS”) there was a collective sigh of relief from businesses who had not been able to access the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (“CBILS”). The BBLS offers six year loans, with a payment holiday for the first 12 months in most cases. However, as monies have been lent without the usual viability checks, there are now concerns that at least 40% of borrowers will default in the event of the economy not recovering as quickly as it is hoped.

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By Daryl Warwick

1st June 2020

Understanding your personal liabilities in relation to company debt

As a Company Director, circumstances may arise where you find yourself in a position to offer a personal guarantee to support a line of credit. This may seem like a decision worth taking to enable your company to move forward and reach its true potential; however this does not come without risk.

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By Justin Rourke

29th May 2020

Investment Decisions and Responsibilities

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) published new guidance in May 2019 highlighting the importance of proactive investing and the need to seek financial guidance.

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By Iain Lightfoot

29th May 2020

Trusted advice is more important than ever in times like these

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By Marcus Dodds

28th May 2020

Planning Your Financial Future

The global COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated to us all that we cannot take anything for granted. The income we perhaps previously thought was secure might not be, the plans we had maybe taken for granted can be soon cancelled and of course that our health is of the utmost importance.

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