The recent lockdown certainly wasn’t what we’d hoped for when we were planning for Christmas in Lingfield Village but our team have come together and amended plans to bring as much cheer as possible! Here’s what you can expect in…
What’s Next for Small Businesses?
As we emerge from lockdown, business owners are facing a very different world. So how exactly can entrepreneurs navigate these uncharted waters? It’s been a disruptive year for business owners and, doubtless, there’s more in store. The coronavirus crisis and ensuing lockdown have required them to reassess their lives – both business and personal.
Summer Economic Update: present action & signposts for the future
The Chancellor will wait until the Autumn before planning how to recover the costs of his spending spree. Alliteration has gone into overdrive when it comes to government initiatives. Hard on the heels of Super Saturday”, we had the Chancellor’s “Summer Statement “. While there is understandable public concern over how the ever increasing government debt is to be repaid, the government’s preoccupation is not so much with making repayments (or the largely affordable, low-interest cost of servicing the debt), but the more pressing challenge of re-starting the economy, stimulating recovery, and preserving and creating jobs.
Homemade chocolates, thoughtful gifts and more with free local delivery and COVID safe shopping
Joyce’s With Best Wishes, an independent local business, is open again with their wide selection of gifts, cards, balloons to add some sparkle to your special occasions. If you plan to visit the store Sue and her team have put in all the necessary precautions to allow you to shop safely during current times. There is a one-way system operating (all signposted and easy to follow) and doors are wiped with antibacterial spray after each use so you can browse the wonderful selection of gifts worry-free.
A new company launches in Lingfield as a result of the pandemic
Jayne Webb from Southover Design is focusing her 20 years of design expertise into a new company to assist with something many of us will be newly experiencing, working from home. Now Working From Home Limited, specialises in fulfilling the…
Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to Launch Soon
The new online service is set to launch on 26 May 2020 and will allow small and medium sized employers to apply to HMRC to recover the cost of SSP relating to Coronavirus.
COVID 19 Self-employment Income Support Scheme
HMRC’s online eligibility checker is now available. You can check your eligibility and obtain a date on which you can apply for the grant. If the tool kit states you are eligible, you will need to have a Government Gateway account. If you do not already have one, you will need to set one up now.
COVID 19 Bounce Back Loans Launched
Small businesses are eligible for 100% government-backed bounce back loans of between £2,000 and £50,000.
Government Furlough Scheme Now Open
You can now apply for furlough through the Government’s Coronavirus Retention Scheme. Find out more about how and where to make a claim.
Top 5 Furlough FAQ’s
Top 5 questions asked about Furlough, answered by Bruce Chapman of Roger Lugg & Co. Accountants, based in Lingfield and Caterham.