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Financial helping hand
FINANCIAL Help is at Hand
Chris Goads BSc FCA, partner at Stephenson Smart in Wisbech, refl ects on the impact of coronavirus and offers some guidance on the fi nancial support still available.
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The last six months have been a challenging time, and at Stephenson Smart we have been busier than ever in supporting our clients to help them access the fi nancial help that has been made available to them. There has been signifi cant fi nancial support put in place to support individuals and businesses through the pandemic. Some of the schemes are still in place and open for application. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Bonus Scheme (furlough) This has been the most all-encompassing, varying and challenging of the schemes the Government put in place. The act of paying the wages of more than nine million people helped to bolster the economy and prevent mass unemployment at the start of the pandemic. The scheme is now winding down and ends on October 31st. However, to further try and save jobs, there will be a bonus of a one-off payment of £1000 to UK employers for every furloughed employee who remains continuously employed through to the end of January 2021. Payments will be made in February 2021. VAT At the start of the pandemic, businesses were able to defer VAT payments, this scheme has now closed. However, to support the struggling hospitality industry, VAT has been reduced from twenty percent to fi ve percent on the supply of food and non-alcoholic percent on the supply of food and non-alcoholic drinks, accommodation, and attractions until January 12th, 2021. Some businesses are passing this saving onto their customers, but some are using it to help bolster their balance sheets. Business Rates Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors do not have to pay business rates for the 2020 to 2021 tax year. Eligible properties are shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, cinemas, live music venues, sports clubs, gyms, spas, hotels, guest houses and self-catering accommodation. All eligible businesses should by now have had the discount applied. If you think your business is entitled to the relief, but you haven’t had it, you need to contact your billing authority. There is more information about all these schemes and other fi nancial support on our website; we are keen to help our clients, and other businesses in our communities, navigate this challenging time. Keep safe and well,
Chris
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Westbrook Window Repairs has enjoyed an excellent first year in business. The business has been so successful that Tom has had to take on another person on an ad hoc basis to help with larger jobs. The majority of his work comes from the March area and he has praised the leads he has obtained via Discovering March magazine. will hand-deliver your business through the letterbox of over 47,000 homes and high definition print Business cards Leaflets Stationery Menus From £29 L I N C S L A D I E S R U N N I N G & F I T N E S S C L U B • Welcoming ladies of all ages (18+) • All abilities welcome (including ladies who have never run before) “NO-ONE GETS LEFT BEHIND” England Athletics Affiliated Ladies only running club EXPOSE YOURSELF It offers a top-quality service for a wide range of jobs including new windows and doors; misted windows; dropped doors; replacement locks and hinges; and cat and dog flaps. The company was formed in May 2019 by March man Tom Westbrook who has more than 26 years’ experience in manufacturing, fitting and repairing windows and has received a very positive response from satisfied local customers. Tom (43) said: “The first year has gone even better than I had hoped. I’m proud to have had 836 ‘likes’ on my Facebook page with more than thirty five-star reviews. “I pride myself on providing an honest, professional He said: “We have had a very good response from entries in the magazine. People like the magazine and consequently tend to keep hold of the copies which means they are read by a lot of people over a long period of time.” Tom is assisted in the business by his partner Suzanne, who said: "Tom provides an honest service, to local customers. He prides himself on his ability to repair most windows and doors, which is more cost effective for the customer. He is always happy to provide honest advice to look for a fixable solution to any problematic windows or doors. 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customers who have supported me. I’ve had lots of recommendations and have also gained plenty of for a free no obligation quote by ringing 01354 653445 or 07949 457029 Email: T: 01778 421427 W: www.discoveringmagazines.co.uk repeat business which I am extremely grateful for.”
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TOM WESTBROOK Installation & Repairs Specialist TRUSTED IN THE TRADE FOR OVER 25 YEARS • NEW WINDOWS & DOORS • • MISTED WINDOWS • • DROPPED DOORS • • REPLACEMENT LOCKS & HINGES • • CAT AND DOG FLAPS •
