Tag Archives: business advice

What now for employers with Covid restrictions being eased?

freedom day

Legal restrictions in place in respect of Covid-19 start to end today (Monday 19th July) in England, Wales and Scotland.  Each country is taking a slightly different approach to timings and some of the detail around what is required, but in all countries, there is the start of an easing. […]

How to go on holiday when running your own business

running a business on holiday

What efficiencies should you have in place to make going on holiday easier when you are a business owner? Everyone loves to go on holiday whether it’s a staycation or visiting foreign shores and it is important for your health and mental wellbeing to have time off work.   Taking a […]

Lack of cash stopping your estate agency from growing?

Estate agents business advice

One of the most stress-inducing parts of running a business is not knowing enough about your cash. How much is coming in, how much is going out, where it’s going, whether you’re covered. No fear hits quite like an unexpected bill when you’ve got a bunch of overheads that need […]

Some info on new government loans

Recovery loan scheme

We’re helping clients assess if they might need funding and loans available to help. The government recently launched its new Recovery Loan Scheme, so we wanted to make sure you knew your options. Here’s five things to know about the scheme: There’s no turnover or trading history requirements Personal guarantees […]

The Recovery Loan Scheme – what is it and how does it work?

Recovery Loan Scheme

Many will be mourning the loss of the CBILS and BBL schemes and the access to cheap credit, which ended this month. However, the new Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS), the Government’s latest covid-19 support programme, which launched this week still provides much needed additional finance to businesses affected by Covid-19. […]

Top Tips for Cashflow Planning

cashflow tips

As everyone who’s ever started their own business can confirm, cash is king. Without a steady flow of capital into the business, your ability to expand – and even to stay afloat – is likely to be severely compromised. That’s why cash flow management and forecasting play such a vital […]

Support Available to SMEs – A Handy Guide

cashflow and growth

Rishi Sunak recently introduced a number of new measures of support for SMEs as part of his budget.  He also extended some of the existing schemes as well as announcing some new initiatives designed to support the survival, growth and development of businesses.   From the extension of furlough to […]

Time saving tips for business owners and managers

time saving

We receive a lot of questions along the lines of “how can I plan more efficiently?” or “how can I access my information in real time?” The answers all come back to one key element that not many of us have a lot of – time. Here’s our top three […]

Business owner anxious about finances?

money anxiety

What a time to be in business! Fine if you are Amazon founder Jeff Bezos or own a takeaway coffee van!  We recognise however that some business owners are having a very stressful time and that’s why we are working closely with our Wealth Management team to help clients see […]

Motivation and Motivational Mapping

motivational mapping

What does it mean to me and my people? With most journeys you take you are likely to check a map. A map helps you understand the route you need to take to get to your destination – or goal. Motivation is energy; it is what fuels us to take […]