Throughout the week of 7-11 November 2022 the British Business Bank, along with well-respected business support partners from across the UK, are working together to host the inaugural Business Finance Week 2022. During five days of nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, the British Business Banl are helping smaller businesses learn all about the […] Read more
Have you entered yet? Entries are open for the free FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2023. Whether you’re an innovative start-up, a forward-thinking sustainable business, or running a successful larger small business, FSB want to hear from you! With 12 categories to choose from, including three new awards for 2023, you’ll find one to suit […] Read more
Calling all Small and Medium sized businesses (including start-ups) in the construction industry. I-Construct have only 30 grants left for 30% funding between £1,000-£5,000 towards a project spend, which need to be allocated in the next couple of months! It is first-come-first-served, and we encourage businesses to take this up before all grant funding across […] Read more
A new Energy Bill Relief Scheme will provide help with the cost of gas and electricity for all non-domestic customers, including all UK businesses and voluntary and public sector organisations. The scheme will apply to fixed contracts agreed on or after 1 April 2022, as well as to deemed, variable and flexible tariffs for energy […] Read more
On Friday, the government announced a new plan for growth that introduces a massive package of tax cuts and new investment zones in an effort to increase productivity. Tax cuts include: – Cancelling the planned rise of the Corporation Tax rate from 19% to 25%; – Retaining the Diverted Profit Tax rate at 25% and cancelling […] Read more
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill has been introduced to give Companies House greater powers to tackle the use of businesses as a front for crime. Anyone who registers a company in the UK will need to verify their identity, and Companies House will be given new powers to check, challenge and decline incorrect […] Read more
The government has introduced the Brexit Freedoms Bill to amend, repeal or replace all retained EU legislation by 2023. The provisions of the Bill will apply to the whole of the UK, and the government will work with the devolved administrations and other stakeholders to deliver the best possible outcome. Find further information on the […] Read more
The Home Office has launched a consultation to support its efforts to combat cybercrime. The consultation seeks views on how to reduce the burden on people for their cyber security and encourage organisations to further protect their customers’ accounts and personal data. People and businesses have until 27 October to respond. Find full details of […] Read more
Able Futures have put together a toolkit to help employers employers develop ways to support people’s mental health when it fluctuates, help address problems if they arise and remove barriers and stigma around mental health issues to enable more employees and apprentices to have enjoyable futures at work. Read more
Peer Power Networks are facilitated groups of Essex based business owners and leaders that want to grow and develop their business for future success. Read more
