After lockdown: The shape of business in The Thames Valley
Supply chain issues, inflationary pressures, a lack of quality people and businesses still in recovery mode present a lot of variables that could turn on a sixpence at some point in the next few years. So in conclusion, the importance of keeping t...
ONS confirms economy growing
We expect these positive figures to continue as we go through the summer, lock down restrictions are eased and if you need any help in planning for growth with your business and the incentives and finance available please call us.
Over the Rainbow: 3 Pots of Gold to cherish when the rain stops
The pandemic has been a period of unprecedented, unparalleled, and enforced change. However, there is still a lot of change to come; change and opportunity that should be within our gift to grasp and embrace to create a better future.
A view on business in 2021
What is also very clear is that entrepreneurs will not wait for the pandemic to end before taking action. Indeed entrepreneurs generally face periods of huge uncertainty with increased enthusiasm for the way ahead. We have seen this manifest itsel...
It’s time to create a new culture in pursuit of cash excellence
At the start of the COVID-19 crisis, many businesses reacted quickly to stave of the imminent crisis and keep their […]
Beware the dangers of recovery
It’s often said, and rightly so, that the most dangerous time for businesses is not going into recession but on the way out. During a recession cash balances and balance sheet reserves often shrink and the return to growth, which usually requires ...
Winter Economy Plan – Pay as You Grow
Today, 24th September, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new job scheme starting 1 November 2020 to replace the current Job retention (“furlough”) scheme which ends 31 October 2020.
What does a return to the office look like for Wilson Partners?
As of 1st September our own office is now operational 5 days a week for our team and clients. Like so many businesses we’ve embraced the change brought about by lockdown, but we have been planning for a while to start getting back to the office f...
No false hope in Sunak’s summer update
There was also a huge shot in the arm for the housing market with a temporary a cut in stamp duty which will leave 90% of house purchases tax free. Other tax cuts included a reduction in vat to just 5% aimed at the food, accommodation and attracti...
July Tax e-News
It seems our ‘independence day’ was a key date in everyone’s minds and whilst we can now all enjoy a […]
Research report: Business in the Thames Valley in the midst of COVID-19
Well, unsurprisingly COVID-19 and the lockdown measures have had a polarising effect across business. Whilst some have seen their sales fall off a cliff due to exposure to certain sectors such as retail or hospitality, others with exposure to more...
MORE FIRMS CAN NOW BENEFIT FROM THE FUTURE FUND
More start-ups and innovative firms will be able to apply for investment from the government’s Future Fund from 30 June: […]
Welcome news for beer drinkers (and the hospitality sector)
There was welcome news on Tuesday 23rd June for the English hospitality sector and, if they can operate safely, they […]
Is diversification your route to continued success?
With many small businesses experiencing uncertainty, not to mention financial difficulties, many are looking at how they can adapt their […]
FLEXIBLE FURLOUGH IS COMING – BE PREPARED!
The Government, has confirmed further changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) with the introduction of flexible furloughing as well as the increased costs to employers, from 1 August, who have furloughed employees. Whilst it is wit...
APPLY FOR THE CORONAVIRUS LOCAL AUTHORITY DISCRETIONARY GRANTS FUND – ENGLAND
The Discretionary Grant Fund supports small and micro businesses that are not eligible for other grant schemes opened on the […]
It’s time to think like a start-up and act like a grown up – you need to be on top of your game to trade through the COVID-19 crisis
Beware also that as you trade through this, often the most dangerous time for a businesses is coming out of recession. Growth inevitably eats cash and so the funding of your business to allow that growth will be vitally important – especially if b...
Government Furlough Scheme Extended By Four Months
The changes to the current scheme will become clearer in the days and weeks ahead, but following a series of tweetson Rishi Sunak's account this afternoon, what we can tell so far is that the extension to the scheme is designed to offer flexibilit...
Huge support for UK plc: COVID-19. What action should you take NOW? ***UPDATED 27th APRIL 2020***
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, all UK employers will be able to access support to […]
Avoid relaxing your IT Security to enable working from home during the COVID-19 crisis
In mid-March, a frantic scramble ensued to equip office-based workforces in so many different businesses with the ability to work from home, as it was either this or no business at all. Everything happened in a blur, and accordingly many processe...
Should you consider cocooning your business during the COVID-19 crisis?
If your business has seen a huge drop in revenues in recent weeks due to the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve produced this blog to give you an idea of what cocooning (or mothballing) a business might look like and why and how you might do it in response to...
Our tips for keeping your head through the Coronavirus crisis
It’s now almost 3 weeks since Boris Johnson began his daily press briefings and Rishi Sunak unveiled the first raft […]
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ***UPDATED 17th APRIL 2020***
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a temporary scheme open to all UK employers for at least three months starting […]
Don’t feel isolated – 10 considerations for your business in the wake of Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Be aware of your responsibilities as a director. If you’re looking at a period where losses may be made and the long term viability of the business could be in doubt you will have to remember your responsibilities and duties as a director. It ma...