COVID 19: Microbusiness Bounce Back Loans

The Microbusiness Bounce Back loan is the latest Business Support measure and was announced by the Chancellor this Monday 27th April. A microbusiness is defined as a business with fewer than ten people and the scheme offers the following support: • A 12 month interest...

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme: Key Details

The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan has been in the news for many reasons but despite that, the benefits offered and criteria to access are not always clear. We thought it would be useful to provide a summary. Key Criteria There are three key criteria that your...

Self-Employed Income Support Scheme

Our previous blog post provided some bullets with key takeaways from the Chancellor’s announcement on the Government’s support package for the self-employed. A week in, and many queries later, we thought it would be useful to share some more details on the scheme. The...

Quickbooks Elite Status

We are delighted to announce that Smith Butler Accountants and Business Advisors has been awarded Quickbooks Elite Status! In the midst of all the current turmoil and keeping our clients informed on the support packages offered by the Government, we were delighted to...

COVID-19: Self Employed Government Support

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has finally announced the Self-employed income support scheme (SEISS). The scheme aims to help those who are already self-employed and facing financial difficulties. Key points below: • The scheme will cover up to 80% of average profits over the...

COVID-19: Business Support Key Details

In the fight against Covid-19, each restriction placed on an individual or business came alongside a measure designed to limit the economic fallout. With numerous measures announced over the past week, we have details on the key announcements. Coronavirus job...