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COVID-19 Business Support Hub

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Keeping you informed

The rapidly changing coronavirus situation is proving not only to be a public health concern, but an economic one too. While large corporations might have the capabilities to save large cash reserves for these types of emergencies, we appreciate that for many small-to-medium sized organisations, this is often not possible. Because of this, we have created a COVID-19 Business Support Hub, where we summarise the latest government information on COVID-19 and how we are able to help you.

Whilst some of the government help requires no application process (such as business rate cuts or tax deferrals), there is a range of support on offer for SMEs which do require applications and supporting evidence to be provided. We can help in assisting you with these applications and producing the evidence required.

Contacting us

Despite the current pandemic, Page Kirk are still on hand to help new and existing clients remotely. Fortunately, we prepared for remote working before the current situation, which means we are equipped with reliable technology that allows us to keep in contact with our clients, employees and professional community efficiently.

How we can help

We will be updating this page as soon as there is new information available.

Government support for self - employed

Government support for business owners

Keeping you informed with our blogs

Take a look at our blogs on COVID-19, which aim to provide up-to-date information on the help available to businesses and the self-employed throughout this challenging period. Our team of experts are always hunting for new information on this issue, making use of their professional contacts. We are incredibly fortunate to be members of Accelerate, a community of accountancy firms that share industry knowledge between them.

Support for the self-employed goes live

Although there has been a lot of focus on the furlough scheme for employees, the self-employed can now benefit from government support too. NIGEL WOODWARD, our tax specialist, takes a look at the details.

Good news for business as furlough scheme extended

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is set to be extended into the autumn will come as welcome relief to businesses and organisations hit hard by the Covid-19 emergency. NEIL MOON, Director of Tax at Page Kirk, takes a look at the latest news.

Bounce Back Loan

The government is offering additional cash support to help small businesses. Tom Leigh provides information on the Bounce Back Loan scheme which could help you borrow between £2,000 and £50,000, interest-free for the first 12 months.

Support schemes for company directors

There has previously been a gap in the support available for directors of small businesses. However, in recent weeks this has changed and there is now a significant number of support schemes available. Oliver Lumb goes through the five schemes on offer to company directors.

Help with Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claim

Are you struggling with your Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claim? Jack Moore talks through some of the complexities of the government scheme designed to support employers and employees through the COVID-19 crisis.

COVID-19: Support for landlords managing tenants

The coronavirus is causing financial disruptions for a multitude of businesses and employees. Unfortunately this creates a lot of uncertainty for landlords, many of whom rely on rent payments as a source of income. Tax specialist Nigel Woodward offers some advice and reassurance.

How can cloud accounting help during the COVID-19 lockdown?

Find out how cloud accounting can be used to maintain productivity and keep your business afloat during these times. Oliver Lumb discusses the advantages of the cloud and outlines some of the super-efficient and easy-to-use features and how they are able to help you manage your business from the comfort of your own home.

Payroll and Sick Pay (SSP)

Everything you need to know about Statutory Sick Pay relating to the coronavirus.

Page Kirk’s Payroll expert Nicola Cantrill shares her advice on the government’s new rules during the COVID-19 crisis. This blog will outline the necessary records that you will need to submit to HMRC in order to receive support from the government.

Help for the Self-Employed

With incomes for many of the self-employed starting to dry-up up due to the coronavirus, Sonja Dengler from Page Kirk’s audit team outlines the support available during the COVID-19 crisis. This includes information on a variety of grants such as the 80% of trading profits grant (up to £2,500) and how to access them.

Job Retention Scheme

If you have no choice but to lay people off as a result of the coronavirus crisis, you should be able to access support under the government’s new scheme, which will help with paying part of the salary for those employees who would otherwise have lost their jobs. This blog provides help on how to access this scheme and keep your employees during this troubling time.

Business Interruption Loan

The government has introduced a loan scheme for businesses dealing with cash-flow problems due to coronavirus. James Haywood, who is a manager in our audit department, explains the ins and outs of what’s on offer, as well as the details such as interest and repayment.

Deferred VAT and Income Tax

Detailed information on the deferral of VAT and Income Tax from James Haywood in Page Kirk’s audit department. We are on hand to discuss the deferral options available to you and have a look at your forecasts to ensure you are receiving the help you need.