Free business management course for small businesses

Government has launched Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new online training course filled with practical advice and resources for small business leaders. The free short course is an introductory version of the full Help to Grow: Management course to reach even more small businesses Essentials is the latest addition to the Help to Grow … Continue reading Free business management course for small businesses →

VAT threshold raised and rates frozen in boost for small business

28,000 small businesses freed from paying VAT, encouraging them to invest and grow as the threshold is raised from £85,000 to £90,000 Over one million properties protected from higher bills by freezing the small business rates multiplier for a fourth consecutive year Government backs British businesses as it sticks to the plan to cut taxes, … Continue reading VAT threshold raised and rates frozen in boost for small business →

Small businesses received £21.3 billion in COVID-19 local authority business support grants

Figures show £21.3 billion allocated to micro, small, and medium sized businesses in England through COVID-19 business grants schemedata shows grants supported businesses in many sectors of the economy, including accommodation and food services, wholesale and retail, and arts, entertainment and recreation Smaller businesses across the whole of England received £21.3 billion through the government’s COVID-19 … Continue reading Small businesses received £21.3 billion in COVID-19 local authority business support grants →