Monthly Archives: February 2021

What coronavirus business support is available from the government?

Originally written by Anna Jordan on Small Business
After almost a year of lockdowns and restrictions, coronavirus business support is still very much needed by firms across the UK.
We’ve gathered a list of government help, past and present, to let you know what is available to you.
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These funding and support opportunities are currently open. You can find further information within the links in the headings.
Deadlines are also outlined below.
Additional Restrictions Grant

Available for businesses that are not covered by other grant schemes or where additional funding is needed.

Deadline: Ongoing
Bounce Back Loan Scheme

Loans of between £2,000 and £50,000, up to 25 per cent of turnover
The government guarantees 100 per cent of the loan with no fees or interest to pay for the first 12 months. After 12 months the interest rate will be 2.5 per cent a year
Companies can now apply for a top-up in cases where they initially did not borrow the full amount available

Deadline: March 31 2021
> See also: Microbusiness £50,000 Bounce Back Loans – how they work
Business Rates Holiday

Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors in England will not have to pay business rates for the 2020-2021 tax year.

Deadline: April 6 2021
Commercial eviction ban

Landlords have been banned from turfing

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Why won’t investors back your small business?

Originally written by Matthew Cushen on Small Business
There are many different ways for a business to raise money. Unfortunately, seldom are any of them easy and it can be frustrating and disheartening. Understanding the broad rationale for different types of investors might save some of that effort and frustration.
Lenders are fixated on the probability that a loan will be paid back. This generally means seeing regular revenue, sufficient to cover principal and interest payments. They also seek security over some assets — either the business’s or, if they are not sufficient, through a personal guarantee from the founders. Their confidence in available revenue and the value of assets increases if there is a relationship that has bred some trust and where there is a credible financial history. Hence debt is only rarely an option for the newest businesses.
For equity investment there are very different aims and criteria. You may have family and friends, for whom the relationship will be as important as the returns and they might only have one venture investment. But for experienced angels, professional investors and venture capital firms that are investing other people’s money, the investment is likely one of many in a portfolio.
When considering a

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Secure funding and expert mentoring for your start-up

Originally written by Nick Ismail on Small Business
The Start-Up Series competition is back for February! Win hands-on help and up to £250,000 in equity funding for your business (subject to due diligence, terms & conditions) — apply before February 14.
Worth Capital is back on the hunt for start-ups with the return of The Start-Up Series.
Continuing our usual monthly cycle, the competition is open for entries from 1st to 14th of each month, where we’ll be hunting for ambitious start-ups with the potential to become much loved brands. Regardless of sector or whether you’re a B2B or B2C business, as long as your start-up is eligible for SEIS or EIS HMRC advance assurance, then we’ll consider your application.
Winners will receive up to £250,000 of equity funding, a minimum of two-years expert support from Worth Capital and media coverage on smallbusiness.co.uk and other channels to promote your business and follow your journey.
See how to enter here. Please note, your start-up will need to be eligible for SEIS or EIS HMRC advance assurance.
Hayley Etherington, business operations director of Worth Capital, said: “The Start-Up Series has already invested over £4.2M into some of the UK’s most promising start-ups – which makes us the largest

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Banking Jobs You Can Do from Home

Love everything to do with money and banking? If you love helping others with their finances, then these work-at-home banking jobs are right up your alley! With the flexibility of building your own schedule and the opportunity to help others within the world of finance, these seven work-from-home banking opportunities are perfect for you.  1. […]

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