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Businesses Have Just One Month to Claim £1.6bn in Unspent Grants

Businesses Have Just One Month to Claim £1.6bn in Unspent Grants

Posted 4 years ago


It has been revealed that businesses have until the end of August to claim up to £1.6bn in unspent grants that were originally made available through the government’s coronavirus emergen..

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How Can I Claim A £5,000 Technology Grant?

How Can I Claim A £5,000 Technology Grant?

Posted 4 years ago


The Government has announced a new £20m IT funding package to help small businesses get through the coronavirus pandemic. Small and medium-sized businesses can access a small business technol..

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Only 43% of Businesses Plan to Claim Furlough Bonus

Only 43% of Businesses Plan to Claim Furlough Bonus

Posted 4 years ago


According to figures released today, almost half of businesses do not intend to claim the £1,000 furlough bonus made available by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.  In its latest Coronavirus Busin..

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The Small Business Leadership Programme: Giving Businesses the Tools to Overcome Covid-19

The Small Business Leadership Programme: Giving Businesses the Tools to Overcome Covid-19

Posted 4 years ago


With the coronavirus crisis forcing businesses to adopt new ways of operating, the Government has announced the launch of £20m to help improve businesses’ management, productivity and pr..

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CEO of Nextfin To Host Webinar on Raising Finance for Your Business

CEO of Nextfin To Host Webinar on Raising Finance for Your Business

Posted 4 years ago


As part of its ongoing support for entrepreneurs, Nextfin will be hosting a free webinar for individuals who are looking to start their own business.  Sacha Bright, CEO of Nextfin the UK's onl..

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What is The Sustainable Innovation Fund, And How Will it Help Businesses?

What is The Sustainable Innovation Fund, And How Will it Help Businesses?

Posted 4 years ago


With a number of research and development projects at risk as a result of the coronavirus crisis, the Government has announced the introduction of the Sustainable Innovation Fund. Worth a total of &..

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Over £13bn Provided to Businesses Through CBILS

Over £13bn Provided to Businesses Through CBILS

Posted 4 years ago


Over £13bn has been provided through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme so far, according to the latest figures from the Treasury.  Nearly 59,000 small and medium-sized bu..

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More Lenders Approved For Larger Coronavirus Loan Scheme

More Lenders Approved For Larger Coronavirus Loan Scheme

Posted 4 years ago


As the UK continues to grapple with the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis, the British Business Bank has approved three more lenders to deliver the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Lo..

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Can I Claim For Individuals Who Are Not Employees Through the Furlough Scheme?

Can I Claim For Individuals Who Are Not Employees Through the Furlough Scheme?

Posted 4 years ago


At Nextfin we have reported extensively on the development of the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, and what it means for businesses. Most recently, the Chancellor announced that ..

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Fifth of Business Owners Uncertain About Re-opening After Pandemic

Fifth of Business Owners Uncertain About Re-opening After Pandemic

Posted 4 years ago


Nearly one fifth of the UK’s small and medium sized enterprises have expressed uncertainty as to whether they will be able to survive the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, new rese..

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