by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2023 | Business Trends, Developments, Economy Growth, Finance, Local news, SBF News
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead. At 12.30pm on 22 November 2023, Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. This is likely to be the government’s last mini-budget ahead of a general...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2023 | Chambers of Commerce, Events, Finance, Local news, SBF News, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business, Training
Thursday 09 November 2023 9:00 am- 5pm Event Theme: Skills Price: Free Event Location: The Hideaway Allen House Pavilion Guildford GU1 4AZ Surrey Chambers of Commerce is running a number of sessions to help people who may have missed out on some of the well-known...
by Tracey Carter | J Nov, 2023 | Economy Growth, Finance, SBF News, Sustainability
Rural England Prosperity Fund grants of up to £50,000 are now available to fund capital projects for small businesses and community infrastructure in the rural areas of Guildford, Waverley and Tandridge. Small businesses in any of the three rural areas can apply for...
by Tracey Carter | J Oct, 2023 | Finance, Local news, SBF News
Campaign launches to offer new energy saving tips for families, alongside £150 in Warm Home Discount support for the most vulnerable. ‘It All Adds Up’ government campaign will help people make simple changes to save at least £100Amazon’s Alexa will offer tips to help...
by Tracey Carter | J Oct, 2023 | Community, Finance, SBF News
You may be able to get up to 5 payments to help with the cost of living if you’re getting certain benefits or tax credits. These payments are not taxable and will not affect the benefits or tax credits you get. Low income benefits and tax credits Cost of Living...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2023 | Finance, Local Business
With rising interest rates and high inflation, managing your cash flow has never been more important as a small business owner. Don’t worry, our finance experts at FSB Funding Platform have five tips for staying on top of the numbers – plus a free downloadable guide...