Businesses need to invest in nurturing the next generation of talent. Regardless of the industry that you work in, how you and your management team nurture the next generation of talent in the first decade of their careers can have […]
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new fund opens for island communities
Businesses and community groups located across Scotland’s inhabited islands are now able to apply for grants of up to £150,000 through the new Island Communities Fund (ICF) for projects focussed on supporting sustainable island economies and the journey towards net […]
Green Jobs Funding Call
The green jobs call is part of a series of funding rounds that will open and close for applications periodically. The first call was delayed until 27 May 2021. It offers funding of between £50,000 and £500,000 to help Scottish […]
COVID-19 Government support news
Below is our weekly roundup of changes to government support information generally and for businesses, employers and the self-employed. Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) The CJRS has been extended until 30 September 2021 Claims for […]
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) update
SEISS fourth grant Claims for the fourth grant have now closed. The last date for making a claim was 1 June 2021. SEISS fifth grant A fifth grant covering May 2021 to September 2021 will be open to claims from […]
Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Driver and Operator Support Fund
This grant is for licensed taxi or private hire drivers and operators in Scotland, who are experiencing financial challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Taxi and private hire drivers If you are a licensed taxi or private hire […]
Local Authority Discretionary Fund
This grant is for businesses in Scotland who have not been eligible for previous business support grants. If your business is still being adversely impacted by Tier 4 restrictions (and you have not received any support), you are eligible to apply. The […]
managing mental health in the workplace
Supporting your team through turbulent and stressful times. After dealing with the effects of the pandemic for over a year, many people are feeling isolated working from home, while others are struggling to manage family responsibilities alongside the demands of […]
how to pivot your business strategy
If your business goes through a tough period, it may be time to pivot your strategy. Necessity is the mother of all invention. Many firms have had to pivot their business strategy due to the current market conditions. In order […]
How to pay CJRS grants back
A new section to the guidance has been added by HMRC called ‘How to correct overclaims in your next claim’. On the webpage below you can find out how to pay all or some of your grant back if you […]
promoting tourism
new £3 million fund to help industry rebuild. Tourism organisations will be able to apply for funding to promote key visitor destinations in a responsible and sustainable way, helping the sector to recover from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Administered by […]
early signs of the “bounce back”?
Scotland’s onshore GDP is estimated to have increased by 2.1% in March, with growth in many sectors of the economy despite the ongoing restrictions for some customer-facing services. Output remained 5.4% below pre-pandemic levels in February 2020 and is 0.9% […]
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