MSDC have set up an online website at www.GrantApproval.co.uk for local businesses to register – you will need to do this in the personal name of the business owner. If you qualify for a number of grants you only need to register once. We will...
Tickerage Wine is open to safely deliver Sussex Sparkling Wine to your door- special HHBA offer available - 10% off first order If you are keen to support and buy local and love finding out about hidden gems - then explore new HHBA member, Tickerage Wines....
Coast to Capital Backing Business Grants is a £2m fund that has been set up to provide grants to small businesses and social enterprises (excluding charities) in our area who have been affected by COVID-19. We anticipate that this fund will be able to help...
We at the HHBA are keen to support businesses where we can during these difficult times. We hope that you feel the same way too. Now more than ever our local business community needs to come together and support each other. Please consider buying from...
Oliver Lashley from Pure Storm Digital Services and Clare Jones from Bright Light Film will be presenting our Meet the Expert session on Zoom on Wednesday 8th April 9am. During the current climate we are aware that businesses require clear and concise advise, this session will be packed...
Advice from John Hockaday - Local Edge (HHBA member ) To see what I mean, google "Diana Elizabeth Bridal", and you'll see a red banner on the right hand side - on a desktop - saying "Temporarily Closed" (It will just be red text on a...
At Love Luxury, we recognise the importance of self-care in order to perform better professionally, and to feel better personally. During the gloomy winter months, it takes even more effort to look after our emotional health but taking time out for yourself nurtures better focus,...
Just to let you know that the Government have now published the further updated guidance (version 3) on the Business Grants scheme. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-business-support-grant-funding small-business-grant-fund-retail-guidance-vers-3 As promised I will keep you fully updated on this but unfortunately we have been slightly delayed (I am very sorry about this) but...
Use this service to tell us how your business might be able to help with the response to coronavirus. https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-support-from-business The support needed includes things like: medical testing equipment medical equipment design protective equipment for healthcare workers, such as masks, gowns and sanitiser hotel rooms transport and...
Extra protection for businesses with ban on evictions for commercial tenants who miss rent payments Government has announced measures to protect commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of coronavirus from eviction: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/extra-protection-for-businesses-with-ban-on-evictions-for-commercial-tenants-who-miss-rent-payments ...
The Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Coast to Capital have announced a new grant scheme to help small businesses in addition to those being offered by Government. Details of the grants can be found on the LEP’s website here https://www.coast2capital.org.uk/backing-business-grants Key points about the scheme, which I hope...
As we embark on possibly weeks of working from home, how prepared are you for the inevitable exploitation by cyber criminals of the Covid 19 crisis? Whilst some firms are already geared to home working practices, many others have employees who will be less prepared and...
Have you advised Google how your business has adapted to COVID-19? We highlight four common scenarios that business owners find themselves in as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. We provide links to the advice and tools Google have provided to help us inform our existing and...
Get action, support and advice from business leaders and advisers and together we will tackle: working remotely, technology, trust, delivery, communication, working environment, children at home, mental health and well being Email emma@flexmatters.co.uk to be added to the WebEx list Flexibility Matters will facilitate a meeting with, Pfizer’s head of Diversity...
Please see our latest Blog summarising what we know so far about yesterday's announcement by the Chancellor: https://www.onthespottax.co.uk/blog/entry/2020/03/26/coronavirus-a-new-world-grants-for-sole-traders The grants are targeted towards established trading sole traders and partnerships who mostly live off their trading profits. This seems to be the last major financial package announcement for a...
The Chancellor, has announced a new Self-employment Income Support Scheme to support self-employed people who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. GOV.UK has further details about who is eligible for the scheme and how it will work. Self-employed people do not need to get in touch with...
As St Peter & St James are not trading through their shops at the moment they are trying to raise as much as they can on their eBay site. Due to this they are looking to borrow 3 digital cameras and 3 weighing scales for photographing...
On Wednesday 25th March we held our first 'Ask the Expert' zoom meeting on Business Finance in conjunction with Simply Business Finance Limited and Mid Sussex District Council . During this difficult time we're opening these events up to our members and non-members in the local area -...
The Government has released some new information about a tax helpline to support businesses affected by Covid-19. More information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tax-helpline-to-support-businesses-affected-by-coronavirus-covid-19?utm_source=abf58be4-7483-44cd-bb85-455b78fce0ae&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate The Local Enterprise Partnership (Coast to Capital) have set up an on-line portal through which businesses can record details of any impacts arising...
At the Jonathan Lea Network we have recently noticed an increase in enquiries about wills. We do hope this is more to do with many us now not having to go to work (or at least travel to their usual office) and therefore some of us...
Following further restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus announced on 23 March 2020, the Chancellor has announced that the retail, hospitality and leisure discount will also apply to estate agents, lettings agencies and bingo halls that have closed as a result of Covid-19 measures. The...
Below is information on the next Micro Business Grant Scheme which is scheduled to launch at the end of April. Micro Business Grant A4 flyer 2020+3 A guidance note is also available for businesses interested in applying. Micro Business Grant Scheme - Guidance Note v4 For any enquires regarding...
Here, at Travail Employment, we’re working hard to source employment for people whose work lives have been adversely affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. We’re taking an influx of calls from candidates who are able – and need – to work. If you’re business is within...
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The council have had specific concerns raised over the prospect of increased fly-tipping and particularly in relation to builders' waste as they continue to operate. In case anyone was unaware, the WSCC Transfer Stations (e.g. Burgess Hill) remain open for commercial waste and it is...
How to create relevant and authentic brand imagery on lockdown by Rebecca Downie. Read the full article here >> Rebecca Downie Photography - HHBA Member directory profile...
The coronavirus pandemic is set to fundamentally change the way we live our lives. It's an anxious and upsetting time, and while the primary concern is health, our financial wellbeing is also important. Many are worrying about losing their jobs, paying their mortgages and how...
Here is the link to the DMH Stallard website with all of our coronavirus related news and articles we have published to date - https://www.dmhstallard.com/coronavirus-updates There is a particular good one with Q&A’s about the Job Retention Scheme....
Just to let you know that the Government have now published the guidance on the Business Grants scheme. Please see the link below. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-business-support-grant-funding As promised I will keep you fully updated on this but as previously stated we are hoping to write out this week to...
If you are currently suffering from staff shortages, need sickness cover or need some help because you can’t set up your employees to work from home. If you still have a load of admin that needs doing, I can be up and running the same-day...
Gain knowledge confidence and skills in moving your marketing to video during these challenging times. Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom : https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upYkceyhrjgv_TyYQ8BqFjtzkt2pqhQwiw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. I look forward to seeing you there Clare Jones Video Coach Bright Light...
Scheme 1 – Business Support Grants Fund This scheme is the scheme originally announced in the budget on the 11th March 2020, albeit the level of grant has increased from £3,000 to £10,000 The current proposal is that all properties in receipt of rural rate relief or...
Following the Chancellor’s announcements, please see our latest Blog summarising the help available to small businesses: https://www.onthespottax.co.uk/blog/entry/2020/03/20/coronavirus-without-the-gym The government is considering how to help the self employed further, and we’ll update you as soon as we hear more. Keep well. Paula Paula Tomlinson BFP FCA CTA onthespottax.co.uk HHBA member directory profile...
As an extraordinary response to the coronavirus, the Government announced a business rates Nursery Discount on the 18th March 2020 for the financial year 2020/21. This relief will apply to hereditaments occupied by providers on Ofsted’s Early Years Register and wholly or mainly used for the...
Please buy locally and support our community and businesses. Despite the current climate, we are looking at different ways of bringing us together as a community to help protect and build from where many of us find ourselves. We must keep supporting each other in a...
In order to support our clients and the wider community, we’ve prepared a guide on how best to access the main Government backed support schemes. Galloways Accounting - Securing additional support (20 March 20) Having canvassed a number of banks it is clear that there are some...
Corona virus has fundamentally changed the way we live in the weeks since it first started to emerge in Wuhan Province in China, around the turn of the year. The roaring twenties, that promised so much, have started in a devastating manner. Some might even...
Dear HHBA members, Below is a short video giving you some details of the next event that we have lined up at HHBA. [embed]http://https://youtu.be/QG_tsNUjDMY[/embed] Despite the current climate, we are looking at different ways of bringing us together as a business community to help protect and build from...
Wired-Gov are currently recruiting a variety of SME’s that have an interest in dealing with enquiries relating to fast tracked, lower value Government & Public Sector contracts. These contracts are not advertised (because the value is below the EU threshold) and do not have to...
If you are facing, like many, you are running your business under some very challenging conditions then I have some How to Film Yourself workshop reading that I’m happy to send you for free. There’s more details in the video. [embed]http://https://youtu.be/pSrjnFUN_mI[/embed] Please let me know if you have...
In light of the COVID-19 emergency, we have a statement for your business for remote working. We would like to know your plans and work with you should remote working be enforced. Like you, we have been following the news in relation to the rise of...
Gary Smith from Simply Business Finance and HHBA Treasurer will be presenting our Ask the Expert session on Zoom on Wednesday 25th March at 9am. During the current climate we are aware that businesses require clear and concise information of what financial assistance is available to them. We...
Please note that the MHCLG have published the extended retail discount guidance and as promised I am updating you with the link below. Expanded_Retail_Discount_Guidance We are looking to update our software as soon as possible to get this additional help to businesses that qualify. Once again can...
On Tuesday, the Chancellor set out additional measures the Government will be implementing in response to the Coronavirus outbreak in order to minimise the economic impact. A summary of the key policies follow but do keep in mind the measures that had already been announced...
Make a dedicated workspace which can be cleared or closed at the end of your work day. If needed, complete an online DSE check. If you don’t already have it, ask your employer for the right equipment (including intranet/server access and voip phone) to...
If your business (or someone you know) has employees who cannot work from home, and you are wondering how to get through the next few weeks without making redundancies or closing the doors, come and talk to us about your alternative options, and how to...
Dear Sir/Madam I am writing to you as the Business Unit Leader for Revenues and Benefits, with the responsibility of administering and enforcing Business Rates at Mid Sussex District Council. I know that with the coronavirus impact this is one of the most challenging times for us...
Galloways Accounting have issued a business support document which summarises the Central Government support package as at 18th March 2020. Items included are:- Statutory sick pay Business rate support and grants Business interruptions loans Delay of IR35 reforms that were due to be implemented from...
Here’s a quick summary of the sorts of practical help notified yesterday by the Chancellor, together with a reminder of some useful tax rules which may also help with your cashflow: https://www.onthespottax.co.uk/blog/entry/2020/03/17/coronavirus-loans-grants-tax-small-businesses Please do ask for our help to explain your options in further detail or to signpost...