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Welcome to the Friend and Grant blog area.

Here you will find all the latest news, views and helpful guides in relation to accountancy, taxation and running a business.

We hope you find the information we post interesting.

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7th May 2020
My income has gone down because of Covid-19 - Should I reinstate my child benefit claim? Friend & Grant Accountants

My income has gone down because of Covid-19 – Should I reinstate my child benefit claim?

Over the last few years many people have cancelled their child benefit payments because their income levels have meant they would otherwise need to pay back the benefit claimed in full through their self assessment Tax Return. However with the current crisis this may need a rethink.

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6th May 2020
Coronavirus - Is there any help for those not paying business rates? Friend & Grant Accountants

Coronavirus – Is there any help for those not paying business rates?

The Government has announced an improvement to the grants that are currently available for small businesses.

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30th Apr 2020
Thinking of redundancies? Need help to protect your business from an HR perspective for the future? HR Services Friend & Grant Accountants

Thinking of redundancies? Need help to protect your business from an HR perspective for the future?

One key lesson many clients will have learnt over the last few weeks is that your team is not only a great asset to your business but can also be a liability.

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30th Apr 2020
The common mistakes with furloughing Friend & Grant Accountants furlough

The common mistakes with furloughing

The portal went live on Monday 20th April and has proven fairly easy to use. The big problem has been the calculations, with HMRC changing the rules and issuing new guidance at 5pm on Friday 17th April!

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30th Apr 2020
What is my breakeven turnover? Friend & Grant Accountants

What is my breakeven turnover?

The current crisis has highlighted to many business owners how precarious business really is. Many businesses have suffered. Now is the time to start rebuilding and one of the first things to do is determine your break even point.

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30th Apr 2020
This is war! Friend & Grant Accountants

This is war!

This is war! Not only are we battling as a nation to preserve real lives, we (as business owners) are battling to preserve our way of life - our businesses. So as a leader here are three key actions you need to take to get your team through this period.

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29th Apr 2020
What is the Bounce Back Loan Scheme? Friend & Grant Accountants

What is the Bounce Back Loan Scheme?

Increased pressure from businesses unable to access the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBILS) funding has led to the government announcing a new loan scheme for those in need of smaller loans.

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24th Apr 2020
The benefits of Zoom video conferencing Friend & Grant Accountants

The benefits of Zoom video conferencing

Zoom is a top-notch online video conferencing service provider for business users which we highly recommend from personal experience.

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20th Apr 2020
Innovation Champions Friend & Grant Accountants

Innovation Champions

The word innovation can conjure up images of disruptive developments such as online streaming services or companies like Uber. Fortunately, innovation doesn’t have to happen on a grand scale to make an impact in your business.

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