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Government positive about small business Brexit transition voucher

Originally written by Timothy Adler on Small Business
Michael Gove has responded positively to the concept of a Brexit transition voucher to help small businesses get through Brexit.
The Cabinet Office minister, who is in charge of Brexit preparations, has said the concept of a Brexit transition voucher for small businesses which need to buy new equipment or pay for services would be looked at and required “intense conversations”.
Federation of Small Businesses, which posed the question about a Brexit transition voucher to Mr Gove, has long supported such a scheme. Last month FSB chairman Mike Cherry described transition vouchers as “a sensible way forward” – set sums which could be spent on expertise, tech and training.
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Last month FSB national chairman Mike Cherry said: “Given that small firms have been flat out managing coronavirus-linked disruption for the past six months, the Government needs to step in with substantial financial support to assist with transition preparations.”
The Cabinet Office minister was speaking yesterday during a conference call with 250 company leaders and business groups.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was also on the call and reportedly made positive noises about help for small

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Checklist: what should be in a job advert?

Originally written by Aaron Hurst on Small Business
When you have a clear idea of what job you need doing and what sort of person you would like to fill the job, it’s time to advertise the post.
The main ways you can tell job hunters about the job on offer are:

By advertising direct, online or in newspapers or magazines
Through recruitment agencies and consultants
Through friends, existing employees and business contacts
By recruiting direct from educational institutions

That said, it’s advisable to use more than one method to fill a job as it will widen the field. Make sure you advertise in places where your potential candidates. For example, if you’re recruiting for a role in digital, candidates are less likely to see the advert in the newspaper.
What should I be putting in my job advert?
Here’s a quick checklist of what you should be including in your job adverts.
• Company name: put in the name and logo, if you have one
• Job title: use a title or description which will mean something to a stranger
• Pay: state what salary can be expected. Job hunters interpret phrases like ‘salary negotiable’ as meaning a low salary
• Place: state where the job is. If you are not offering

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