
Running a business alone – how to overcome the challenges
Posted by Ben Locker on February 17, 2021Running a business alone can be lonely and stressful for some of us, so here are some ideas to help make it easier for you.

4th SEISS grant – amount and eligibility to be announced in March?
Posted by Ben Locker on January 25, 2021According to Moneysavingexpert.com’s Martin Lewis, the 4th SEISS grant will be announced in March. Will more of the self-employed benefit?

How will Brexit affect business? What the deal means for you
Posted by Ben Locker on January 4, 2021The ink on the 1,246-page EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement is barely dry. But how will Brexit affect business? We help you find out.

Check your payslips often
Posted by Ben Locker on December 28, 2020Check your payslips often to ensure that you are getting all you are entitled to is our advice. We take a look at things that could be wrong.

Child Trust Funds – does your child have £2,000 they don’t know about?
Posted by Ben Locker on December 9, 2020Child Trust Funds were introduced in 2005 and many parents took them up at the time. But it’s easy to lose track of what was paid in.

Tax Evasion – HMRC techniques for discovery
Posted by Ben Locker on November 26, 2020Tax Evasion has become much easier for HMRC to detect in recent years following the development and deployment of their Connect system.

Furlough scheme extended to March, SEISS increased again
Posted by Ben Locker on November 5, 2020More changes see the furlough scheme extended to March and the SEISS grant increased to 80% of monthly profits between November and January.

Green Homes Grant launched – can you claim up to £5,000?
Posted by Ben Locker on September 30, 2020The Green Homes Grant is launched today. We explain how homeowners and landlords can claim up to £5,000 for energy-saving improvements.

SEISS extension – are you eligible for the new self-employment grant?
Posted by Ben Locker on September 28, 2020Last week the Chancellor announced an extension to the SEISS scheme. We explain who’s eligible, and how to calculate the grant you’ll get.

Winter Economy Plan unveiled by Chancellor
Posted by Ben Locker on September 24, 2020Today, the Chancellor unveiled his Winter Economy Plan to support jobs and businesses. Find out here what the announcements mean for you.