Dear Friends, We strongly believe that with any challenge comes an opportunity. We admire our clients and partners who continue in these unprecedented times to create fresh ideas, venture into new markets, raise capital, start and grow new businesses. Inspired by their example, continued resilience and creativity, we now have a big announcement to make. Our founder Alexandra Isenegger joined …
Business Growth Fund looks to rescue struggling SMEs
Businesses in the UK are still feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and government aid is proving to be underwhelming. So, to help with the effort, one of the UK’s biggest investors has announced their intention to pledge £15 billion to help smaller businesses that are struggling to repay state-guaranteed coronavirus loans. Below we briefly explain the nature of …
Applications for UK furlough scheme to end
On Tuesday 26 May 2020, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced that the UK government will stop accepting new applications for its furlough scheme to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus lockdown. In light of this news, this article discusses the aims of the UK furlough scheme and what prohibiting new applications could mean for your business and your …
What employers need to know about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is one of the measures introduced by the Government to assist businesses in this time of difficulty and uncertainty. The Scheme provides a great opportunity for employers to retain employees that would otherwise be redundant, preventing greater hardship and uncertainty for workers and businesses alike. Under the scheme, employees temporarily cease work for the employer, …
Tips for getting through COVID-19 with your business intact
Covid-19 is creating struggles around the globe and all economies are being impacted, leaving many small businesses owners uncertain about their future. But we will get through it, together. There are a number of things you can do to protect your business so that you have the potential to come out of this stronger, better and more resilient than ever …
Importance And Profitability Of Ethical Business
A lightbulb moment about how to solve an inefficiency you’ve noticed while simultaneously making the world a better place? Win-win. What is an Ethical Business? An Ethical Business is defined by startups.co.uk as one that considers the impact its actions, products and services have on the environment, people and animals. This includes the end product or service, its origins, and …
Thriving In The Business Ecosystem
In the natural world, an ecosystem consists of a combination of living and non-living elements of a certain environment. Ecosystems typically breakdown the boundaries of composition and include plants, rocks, soils, animals, atmospheres, water masses coming together to allow the ecosystem to thrive. This idea of ‘coming together’ has been a key idea in the business world recently – we …
Is August Really An Awful Month For Business?
August is here! Summer holidays are at their peak and most people are kicking back and having a good time. But if you’re reading this post.. ahem.. I don’t think you’re on a paradise beach drinking a mojito, but working. From a business perspective, unless you’re in the tourist business or your business sells summer products, August is usually the …
Legal Advice On-demand – How Linkilaw Is Changing The Legal Industry
Ever had an urgent legal matter but struggled to find someone to answer your questions quickly? Now you can cut through the red tape and book a call with a senior lawyer directly through our website. Book a time slot that suits your schedule and receive a call from a lawyer whose expertise matches your questions – it’s that simple. …
Why Working to Save the Environment Could Also Save Your Business
Every business must comply with various environmental legislation, but many businesses are going beyond this for both moral reasons and to jumpstart their success. Climate change is a hot topic, as it should be – it will affect every single aspect of life and work if something is not done about it. Change is coming and your company needs to …