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Charitable foundation gives £45,000 grant to Warwick SEN school
An all-age special educational needs school in Warwick has officially opened its new £55,000 adventure playground and will be known as The Bethell Adventure Playground. The project was made possible thanks to a £45,000 grant from the Anthony and Elaine Bethell Charitable Foundation, and donations from the Leamington Round Table, Godiva Limited, WPH Charitable Trust…
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What are the payment options for Bounce Back Loans?
This is a question we’re getting asked frequently, and with the first of the loans having been taken out in May 2020 we’re coming to the end of the interest and repayment free periods for many businesses. Whilst the initial loans were most welcome, and have provided a lifeline for many, to start repayments at…
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BLOG: Pay back SEISS overpayments now to avoid HMRC penalties
By Rosy Hughes, Head of Private Client Tax We’re approaching the deadline for the fourth set of Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants on June 1 – but HMRC is already cranking up the pressure on individuals that have mis-claimed under the scheme. This mirrors the crackdown on the furlough scheme for businesses and…
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BLOG: Reasons to be cheerful, by Sean Farnell
There is a feeling of optimism in the air amongst clients and other businesses I speak to as we continue to follow the government’s roadmap out of lockdown. The end is definitely in sight and the overriding emotion for many businesses is one of relief. Business confidence is on the up nationally, and particularly across…
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Peer Networks: Andy Ibbitson, Management Consultant and Interim Executive
Andy Ibbitson is a Management Consultant and Interim Executive based in Nuneaton but operates all over the UK. He has been a member of one of the Peer Networks programme groups run by Burgis & Bullock since October 2020. Andy specialises in business turnaround and the resolution of business problems to either create or retain…
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Peer Networks: Kathy Moores, Fosse Data Systems
Kathy Moores is Managing Director of Rugby-based Fosse Data Systems which specialises in fully online sign-up and management services for national dog shows. She has been a member of one of the Peer Networks programme groups run by Burgis & Bullock since October 2020. Fosse Data Systems was founded 1982 and Kathy has been owner…
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Peer Networks: Marc Stewart, TrophyMe and Coventry Trophy Centre
Marc Stewart is a Director of www.trophyme.co.uk and well-established retailer Coventry Trophy Centre. He has been a member of one of the Peer Networks programme groups run by Burgis & Bullock since October 2020. Coventry Trophy Centre has been in business for more than 25 years, and has been based in the Radford area of…
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Should I focus on profits or cashflow?
Turning a profit is at the heart of running any successful company But should profits be the only financial focus if you’re looking to create a stable, long-term business? Cashflow is the beating heart of your business. Without an even and predictable flow of cash into the company, you can’t cover your overheads, you can’t…
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Peer Networks: Paul Bromfield, ABP Drone Solutions
Paul Bromfield is a Coventry-based commercial drone operator and is approved to fly by the Civil Aviation Authority. He runs ABP Drone Solutions and has been a member of one of the Peer Networks programme groups run by Burgis & Bullock since October 2020. Paul, a former catering operations manager with more than 30 years’…