During hard times, the natural instinct is to go into survival mode and cut back on spending wherever you can. But cutting back investment in marketing could be a big mistake. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the…
Steve Marshall, Director of LED-UK Lighting Ltd, has recently completed the 300K in 6-week challenge, organised by Bakerwell Ltd and S.E.A Building Compliance Ltd. 25 local businesses, who are members of Building Sussex Connections, an informal networking group for the…
At Simmons Gainsford we feel it is important to be aware of the tax rates and allowances for the 2021/22 UK tax year, which came into effect yesterday (6 April). Simmons Gainsford have put together a quick guide to assist…
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, recently announced a 130% Tax Credit for all business investment in both plant & machinery in the Spring Budget Did you know that LED Lighting is considered plant and machinery and therefore it is eligible for this…
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), recently caught up with Chamber Treasurer, Claire Allen C.FICB to discuss her excellent work to help women in the bookkeeping profession. Practising for over 25 years, Claire is the owner of Chamber member, Team…
Heading back to normality? Uckfield Festival has been a Summer event at the centre of Uckfield life since the first one in the year 2000. During pandemic year, in 2020, of course, it had to be cancelled but the Festival…
Is your business currently enrolled (or required to be) in Making Tax Digital for VAT? If so, from April, digital links must be in place between all parts of your functional compatible software. What is a digital link? A digital…
At Beacon Down Vineyard, the team are looking tentatively but excitedly towards the spring / summer and have decided to open for tours and picnics from the end of May 2021 (all being well with exiting lockdown). They have added the…
At Simmons Gainsford we recommend staying informed about the range of tax relief opportunities outlined below to help protect and maximise your savings and investments. ISAs Before 5th April 2021, you can pay a total of £20,000 into your stocks…
Local Sussex businesses can now apply for a Business Adaptation Grant, provided by Lewes and Eastbourne Councils. The aim of this grant is to assist businesses who are looking to adapt their business because of COVID. The award is up…