Blog: COVID-19 updates
How to cope with the effects of rising costs
22 March 2022
Is your business feeling the impact of the current situation? Business Control’s Richard Starkey considers the reasons behind rising costs and the ways that your business can adapt to withstand these economic changes.
Could your accountant do better?
02 November 2021
Did you feel you got the support you were looking for from your accountant during lockdown? Business Control’s Richard Starkey reflects on why that might be and how it’s never too late to make some changes.
Farewell to furlough
08 July 2021
Now that the end of the employment support scheme is in sight, Business Control’s Richard Starkey considers the impact – and offers some strategies for survival.…
Budget 2021: onwards and upwards?
08 March 2021
Was the Chancellor’s recent Budget a cause for celebration or alarm for business owners? Richard Starkey takes a closer look…
New restrictions, new relief
11 January 2021
With England now into its third lockdown, Business Control’s Richard Starkey considers the impact on businesses – and the grants available.
New year, new business agenda
18 December 2020
As we head into 2021, Richard Starkey offers his thoughts on what companies can expect from the coming year – and how to navigate the continuing fallout and opportunities provided by the pandemic.
Accounting for COVID-19: Looking Ahead
21 October 2020
As the chancellor yet again comes to the aid of many business owners, Richard Starkey takes a closer look at the financial details and offers some insight on how companies could adapt to thrive in a world where COVID-19 is becoming an enduring part of today’s business environment.
Accounting for COVID-19: Assess. Adapt. Repeat
24 September 2020
As we head into what will be a testing time for many businesses, Business Control’s Richard Starkey offers some perspective and a few proven strategies for survival.
Accounting for COVID-19: the fightback continues
15 July 2020
As further details emerge of government support for businesses hit by the pandemic, Business Control’s Richard Starkey offers an accountant’s view of the help on offer.
Changes to the furlough scheme explained
9 June 2020
Are you up to speed with the latest changes? Here’s our guide to what’s happening and how it will affect your business.
Does your team pass the COVID-19 test?
26 May 2020
Richard Starkey takes a closer look at supporting business owners with COVID-19 diagnostic tests.
Is a ‘Bounce Back Loan’ right for your business?
7 May 2020
Richard Starkey takes a closer look at the latest initiative to get Britain’s businesses back on track…
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme explained
24 April 2020
Richard Starkey takes a closer look at the relief available for those who are self employed and struggling because of the coronavirus crisis.
Accounting for COVID 19: the week’s developments
17 April 2020
Richard Starkey outlines the latest accounting news for business owners…
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: latest information
7 April 2020
New information has been released by the government in the last 24 hours. Here are the crucial points and how they’ll affect your business…
Accounting for COVID-19 – talking points
3 April 2020
Business Control’s Richard Starkey considers a few of the latest financial developments and offers his thoughts on how to prepare your business for the future.
Accounting for COVID 19: six new developments you need to know about
1 April 2020
Business Control’s Richard Starkey outlines the latest news for business owners…
Furloughing for directors – more questions answered
30 March 2020
There’s recently been some clarity over how the scheme will work for directors; here’s what we know and what it will mean for you and your business.
Self-Employed Income Support – our initial analysis and advice
26 March 2020
Not sure if the scheme will benefit you? Richard Starkey has taken a good look at the chancellor’s latest initiative, and here are his thoughts…
Accounting for COVID-19: more details become clear
26 March 2020
In today’s blog, we take a look at the support available to companies in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors – as well as an update on furloughed staff.
A closer look at the Coronavirus Interruption Loan
25 March 2020
Is the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) right for your business? Business Control’s Richard Starkey provides some points to consider.
COVID-19: Your most pressing questions answered
24 March 2020
Understandably, we’re being inundated with calls from our valued clients, looking for clarity on matters that are important to them during this crisis. We’ve prepared a few helpful notes and highlighted some trusted sources of information right here.
Accounting for COVID-19
20 March 2020
We’ve put together this short guide to help you navigate the finances available to businesses during this testing time, and because the information is changing so quickly, we’ll be updating it regularly. Take a look today and please check back in future.
The Sunday Times say that small businesses spend 120 days on paperwork!
23 July 2018
It says that these 120 days a year are spent on administrative tasks such as invoices and recruitment, it is claimed.
An average of 5.6% of staff time from each UK-based small business is used doing back-office tasks because firms do not have sufficient systems to deal with them, according to research from technology firm Sage.
