by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2021 | Local news, SBF News, Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business
Tracey Carter Chairman, Spelthorne Business Forum Dear SBF members, I would like to introduce myself as the new Chairman of the Spelthorne Business Forum. The previous Chair, Mike Ramlakhan, has been leading the SBF for the past 5 years and we are extremely grateful...
by Tracey Carter | J Feb, 2021 | Brexit, Export, SBF News
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove has announced a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs)adjust to new customs, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading with the EU. SMEs who trade only with the EU and are therefore new...
by Tracey Carter | J Jan, 2021 | Covid-19, Finance, Local Business, SBF News, Spelthorne Business
Tens of thousands of small businesses will receive insurance payouts covering losses from the first national lockdown,following a court ruling. In the lockdown of last spring, many small businesses made claims through business interruption insurance policies for...
by Work Exp | J Jan, 2021 | Covid-19, Local Business, SBF News, Spelthorne Business
We are pleased to say we are in a position to be taking applications from businesses for the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) announced on the 31st October 2020, this is a discretionary scheme which in part, has been introduced to support businesses that are not...
by Tracey Carter | J Jan, 2021 | Covid-19, Local Business, Local news, Retail, SBF News, Spelthorne Business
Which businesses can open? To reduce social contact, the new lockdown regulations require some businesses to close and also impose restrictions on how some businesses provide goods and services. To find out which businesses must close and which can remain open, please...
by Internet Mentor | J Nov, 2020 | Brexit, Economy Growth, Export, International Trade, SBF News, Spelthorne Business
The UK has left the EU, and the transition period comes to an end this year. Businesses are being advised to take action now to get ready for new rules from January 2021. The information below is the latest guidance for businesses. You can also find out what you need...
