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December and January Business Support Top Up – Hospitality
New support for the hospitality industry announced.
£1 billion omicron support including the return of the SSP Rebate Scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced additional support to businesses as the latest covid-19 variant called omicron results in new restrictions being imposed throughout the UK. The Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Rebate Scheme restarts from 21 December 2021 and claims can be...
Relief for homeworking
The COP26 held in Glasgow in November 2021 was a critical moment in the global fight against climate change. The Scottish Government's own commitment to reduce climate change is a policy of net zero carbon by 2045. The long-term impact of COVID-19 is uncertain, but...
HMRC Basis Period Reform
You may have heard recently that HMRC have announced plans to reform Income Tax Basis Periods as part of the tax simplification process, alongside introducing Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment. The basis period reform is now in the process of being...
ESG Investing – environmental, social & governance
The Rise in Environmental, Social and Governance Investing Total global investments in ESG have hit $1trillion (£705bn) since the outbreak of Covid-19.1 Investors are increasingly applying these non-financial factors as part of their analysis to identify growth...
Halloween SME Horror Story
A successful business Mike owns and runs a successful heating and plumbing business covering most of Scotland and the North of England. With around 120 vans on the road and 30 staff back at HQ, every day is different. Running a company with over a hundred employees...
Bounce Back Loans – Dis-guising debt?
With Halloween just around the corner we are looking at the potential horror story of a Government funding scheme that might come back to haunt British taxpayers for years to come. During the early stages of the pandemic, many activities that would normally have taken...
The Wheel of Life
Our latest video features Yvonne Web who joins Carrie Campbell to introduce the Wheel of Life, a simple tool that everyone can use to reflect, set priorities and improve the balance in their life. Watch the video here.
5th SEISS grant – deadline for applications is 30 September
If you’re eligible for the latest Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant you have until 30 September 2021 to apply. You should have received correspondence from HMRC confirming your eligibility in July. SEISS – Fifth Grant Closes 30 September 2021
Downloadable guides
Funding update - furlough payments, 5th SEISS grant and BBLS re-payment options
July 14, 2021
The 'Go Local' Initiative - bringing more healthy local produce to convenience stores in Scotland.
June 29, 2021
Scotland Coach Operators COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund - Strand Two
June 21, 2021
Unlocking Ambition - business growth and leadership programme in search for new applicants
June 16, 2021
Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund / Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund - round 2
June 15, 2021