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How To Access Finance Through The Future Fund 7 Jan 2021 Fundraising, Strategy - The Government will loan between £125,000 and £5m over a term of 36 months as long as this is matched by a private investor on a pound-for-pound basis.
How To Apply To The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme 7 Jan 2021 COVID-19, Fundraising - Here are all the current requirements and eligibility criteria for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
COVID-19 Financing Hub 7 Jan 2021 COVID-19 - Here are a few options below which can help you find funding more quickly than closing an equity investment round (which usually takes 4-6 months), that you might wish to consider.
How To Claim Under The Flexible Furlough Scheme 7 Jan 2021 COVID-19, Fundraising - In this short guide, we outline the upcoming changes to the Furlough Scheme and how to correctly work out the grant amount in order to put in your next claim.
How To Benefit From The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 7 Jan 2021 COVID-19, Employment, Strategy - We are keeping this page updated with all the current requirements and eligibility criteria to claim under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Brexit & VAT 20 Nov 2020 Brexit, Deadlines, Policy, Tax - With the UK finally leaving the EU customs union on 31st December 2020, rules around import/export and VAT are changing.
Venture Debt, Explained 17 Nov 2020 Fundraising - Venture Debt can be considered, in many ways, a hybrid between traditional debt – like a business loan – and Venture Capital.
Intellectual Property: How Brexit Has Affected Rules 16 Nov 2020 Brexit, Policy - At the end of the Brexit transition period the UK will separate from the EU IP system, and UK IP rules will change accordingly.
The Brexit Checklist 4 Nov 2020 Brexit, Deadlines - Businesses must take immediate action to make sure that they comply with the new rules and that their strategy is aligned with the UK's new trade agreements. We will keep this page updated with the latest actionable advice.
The Job Support Scheme Explained 26 Oct 2020 COVID-19, Employment - The Scheme now covers two scenarios: businesses facing Tier 3 restrictions that are forced to close (JSS Closed) and businesses that can stay open but face reduced demand (JSS Open).
The Winter Economy Plan Explained 24 Oct 2020 COVID-19, Employment, Fundraising - The Winter Economy Plan aims to protect jobs and prevent a wave of unemployment following curbed demand as a result of the pandemic.
Access The Kickstart Scheme Through AAI EmployAbility 10 Oct 2020 COVID-19, Deadlines - AAI EmployAbility, an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to finding paid internship for talented graduates, has been recognised as an intermediary for the Kickstart Scheme.