Dear Members We have had a number of requests about apprenticeships lately. Personally, I think they are very worth while and the Chamber supports them. Oaklands College have an excellent reputation, and the career path can lead from school leaver … Read More
Dear Members, Craig Harrisson Corporate Partner at Tollers, reports, a significant increase in business sales. This is driven by the mooted plans to level up Capital Gains tax with Income Tax, and the possibility that the Chancellor may act on … Read More
Dear Members, As we start to come out the other side of C19 (Let’s Hope) there are some salutary lessons. It could happen Again – This Winter We need to Help Each Other – Together – to Manage downside risk, … Read More
Dear Members, Please see below Andrew Bailey’s take on the Bank lending situation. He says It needs sorting – Banks must dig in – Chancellor Promissed Interest free loans up to £5 million – Where are they? – 100% Government … Read More
Dear Members, Getting used to working from home, is a real struggle. It takes a different type of discipline and skillsets to be motivated, productive and enjoyable. Here are some useful guides from Wendy Johnstone. Time Management and Productivity … Read More
Dear Members, It looks as if the banks are not really paying out the loans, we know stable busineses who have been offerred loans at 15% to 30% interest, so again the banks are cashing in or don’t want to … Read More
Dear Members, Chamber Ambassador Alan Clark of Carter Clark has sent over this Business Survival Guide. This is all about explaining your options, and stopping you wasting time applying for Government help that you are unlikely to get. Some real … Read More
Dear Members, Here is the latest update on Business Rates Grants. Covid-19 Business Grant update In response to Covid -19 the Government have announced that businesses with a Rateable Value (RV) of less than £15,000 and who receive small business … Read More
Dear Members, Please see below the guidelines that seem pretty clear. Our Thanks to our Ambassador Alan Clark of Carter Clark for supplying this information. Support for self-employed through the Self-employment Income Support Scheme The Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) … Read More
Dear Members, Here are some thoughts from the Chamber. Bottom line is that I don’t see why businesses should yet again pick up the bill the bad decisions taken in Government. We should have stopped the planes much earlier. Singapore … Read More