Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £1.5 million to support innovative micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to carry out international feasibility studies. The aim of this competition is to increase the international engagement of innovative UK registered SMEs. It will support them in looking to establish or strengthen international research and innovation partnerships and networks and aid them to grow and scale up. Your proposed study must: seek...
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If you're a business or marketplace seller sending items abroad, compliant electronic customs data can only be provided through an approved shipping solution. Electronic customs data is now mandatory when you send items/goods abroad (excluding personal correspondence). Failure to comply is likely to result in delays, having items returned or even destroyed. Depending on how you are posting your items internationally, this will dictate on how you provide electronic customs data. For further information visit...
The August edition of the Employer Bulletin brings you all the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers and payroll agents. There is important information on: UK Transition and the changes to right to work checks from 1 July 2021 COVID-19 information with updates on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme PAYE tax updates and changes to guidance, including updates on the off-payroll working rules support and P11D(b) penalty warning letter general information and support. The...
Grants of up to £15,000 plus business support are available to social entrepreneurs that are looking to start or grow an existing social venture; the funding is being made available through the UnLtd. UnLtd are committed to providing 50% of their awards to Black, Asian and minority ethnic social entrepreneurs, and/or disabled social entrepreneurs. To be eligible applicants need to be aged 16 or over, living in the UK and are looking to fulfil a...
Lone workers can be at greater risk of harm as they may not have anyone to help or support them if things go wrong. Employers should provide training, supervision, monitoring and support for those working alone. Download the leaflet ' Protecting lone workers: How to manage the risks of working alone' is for anyone who employs lone workers, or engages them as contractors etc, including self-employed people or those who work alone. The leaflet is...
Join the Town Centre Miwtini programme which will cover all the essential information on running a successful business. Guidance on the Town Centre Entrepreneurship Fund will also be included. The fund will provide financial assistance for entrepreneurs and businesses who are looking to start and grow a business in one of four town centres across North Wales – Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and Wrexham. The programme will run from 9.30am to 3.30pm and will cover...
The UK Government has published new guidance to ensure employers know exactly what they need to do to pay their apprentices, and all workers, correctly. Every single UK worker is entitled to the National Minimum Wage, no matter their age or profession. Whilst not all minimum wage underpayments are intentional, it has always been the responsibility of all employers to abide by the law. Minimum wage breaches can occur when workers are being paid on...
If you're running a clothing, food and drink, supplement, sports, fitness, beauty or homewares business in the wellness sector, this event is for you. Meet retail buyers to hear how to get your products stocked, hear tips from successful entrepreneurs in the industry and learn how to grow your business at this online extravaganza. The event takes place online on 20 August 2021 from 12pm to 5.30pm. Exchange events put you in touch with brand...
Businesses the length and breadth of Wales (and beyond!) can now use Welsh confidently on signage with the help of Helo Blod’s free Welsh translation and advice service. Siop Lyfrau Trefaldwyn – The Bookshop Montgomery have done just that, and to great effect! Here, owner Barry Lord discusses how they’ve benefitted from using Helo Blod’s easy-to-use service: https://fb.watch/7bQ8fH5wUs/ Online businesses can also benefit from the service. Helo Blod’s here to help with all kinds of...
The new Reimagine project grants aim to help organisations such as UK public museums, galleries, historic houses, archives and libraries, agencies, and festivals as they reimagine their activities following the pandemic. They offer support to build expertise, capacity and connections within and outside the sector. These new grants are not intended to provide ‘emergency’ or ‘recovery’ funding. However, the scheme is designed to exist within and address the present, challenging environment, and to prepare organisations...