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Supporting Christian Aid Week – May 2021

Supporting Christian Aid Week – May 2021

One of our nine tips for SMEs in our recent blog is ‘Be generous’. In this Christian Aid Week, SME Strategies is very pleased to be supporting this fantastic charity that does so much good on the ground in some of the most disadvantaged parts of the world. Whilst...
Spring 2021 Budget at a glance

Spring 2021 Budget at a glance

Key points of the Budget If you have specific questions on the Budget and how it will affect you, your family or business – contact us at david.eaton@smestrategies.co.uk. The freezing of inheritance tax thresholds and the pensions life time allowances will each...
Covid Job Support Scheme from Nov 20

Covid Job Support Scheme from Nov 20

Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, announced a new Job Support Scheme which is designed to protect viable jobs in businesses who are facing lower demand over the winter months due to Covid-19, to help keep their employees attached to the workforce. The scheme will open on 1...
Temporary slashing of SDLT creates opportunity

Temporary slashing of SDLT creates opportunity

Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, presented his Summer Statement to Parliament on 9 July 2020. Its intention is to help the country recover from the ongoing Covid-19 emergency. A number of clients working with SME Strategies are landlords (either holding...
The ABM going from strength to strength

The ABM going from strength to strength

Another fantastic ABM retreat in Monmouthshire The recent 36 hour Association of Business Mentors (ABM) retreat in Monmouthshire gave a welcome opportunity for reflection and planning. The ABM is an effective and inspiring organisation uniquely supporting excellence...
The Telegraph Technology Intelligence Live event

The Telegraph Technology Intelligence Live event

The Telegraph Technology Intelligence Live event in London on 24 October 19 addressed key issues and opportunities in tech. Nicky Morgan (Secretary of State at the Dept of Culture, Media and Sport)  gave a strong keynote address on: The social challenges of tech The...