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Crooks Target Chancellor’s £35bn Loans Fund

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Criminal gangs have been found to be exploiting loopholes in the £35bn business bounce back scheme, which could result in a huge hit for taxpayers, according to an investigation by The Mail on Sunday Although around 1.15m SMEs have borrowed up to £50,000 each under the scheme to keep their businesses afloat, the loans are … Read more

Frase Review: Content & Answers Platform

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Read our Frase review to discover the three different ways we are using the platform to help grow our businesses through better content marketing and SEO.

New £20m Support Grants Announced For SMEs

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The Government expects the grants to help smaller businesses overcome the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in a timely manner. Thousands of small and medium-sized companies in England will be able to claim grants from £1,000 to £5,000 to purchase new equipment and upgrade technology and help them access professional, legal and financial advice. The … Read more

£70m Superfast Broadband Grants Up For Grabs

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The digital infrastructure minister has warned that towns and villages are ‘missing out’ on superfast broadband and urges them to apply for £70 million of government funding. Matt Warman is encouraging rural communities to apply for high-speed broadband grants and take the opportunity to move out of ‘the digital slow lane’. The vouchers provide up … Read more

SMEs In Hospitality And Leisure Sectors Back Sunak’s Generous Giveaway

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Small businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors celebrated joyfully last Wednesday after the Chancellor announced the multi-billion pound giveaway in his mini-Budget. However, business experts warn that additional help is needed to support other sectors hit by the coronavirus downturn that are not included in Rishi Sunak’s £30bn rescue package. Although pubs, restaurants, hotels … Read more

How Chancellor May Boost UK Economy Emerging From Lockdown

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As lockdown restrictions are relaxed across most of England, the chancellor on Wednesday will aim to boost the UK’s economy as it emerges from coronavirus. Yet while severe risks to public health remain, Rishi Sunak faces a delicate balancing act. Despite expectations that this will be a ground-breaking summer statement, these are some of the … Read more

Investment of £25bn Planned For Sovereign Wealth Fund

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Civil Service chiefs are considering using taxpayer money to create investment of £25bn in a sovereign wealth fund to buy shares in family firms across the UK. Under plans being examined by the Government, the UK could be on course to launch its very own sovereign wealth fund. Officials are believed to be ‘seriously studying’ … Read more

PM Unveils ‘Conditional Plan’ To ‘Reopen Society’

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PM Boris Johnson has unveiled a ‘conditional plan’ to loosen restrictions which will allow people in England to spend more time outdoors from Wednesday. He also said that people who could not work from home should return to work but avoid public transport. The PM revealed the new message of ‘stay alert, control the virus, … Read more

Chancellor’s Rescue Package Is Not All It Seems

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak appears to have undergone a change of heart regarding his rescue package for the UK’s smallest companies. After doggedly refusing to countenance the idea of providing 100pc loan guarantees for firms, he is now reputed to be assembling a new scheme for Britain’s so-called micro-businesses. The scheme is expected to offer loans … Read more

15 Skills You Need To Be An Effective Leader & Leadership Quotes To Live By

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Leadership skills are invaluable in any career. However, if you’re running a small business, leadership skills can help you reach your full potential, drive growth, and ensure that your business doesn’t just survive but thrives. Effective leadership is like having a skilled captain steering the ship. It provides direction, creates a positive environment, and helps … Read more