Financial and Professional Services

The Barclays Entrepreneur Awards are back and now open for nominations. The Awards celebrate those entrepreneurs who are disrupting the status quo, driving innovation and supporting communities and the economy more broadly. Now is your opportunity to showcase your business and the journey you’ve been on to date. The award categories for 2022 are: Start-up Award Scale-up Award Social Award Sustainability Award International Expansion Award Eagle Labs Innovation Award Barclaycard Next Level Award Games Award...

Companies House have updated their guidance on how to protect your company from scams and fraud and how to report it. Contents Register for online filing Keep your authentication code safe Sign up to our PROOF scheme Use our free Follow service Choose the right correspondence address Check website addresses are genuine Be aware of scam emails and telephone calls Report fraud Unregistered cryptoasset businesses There are separate procedures if you want to: complain about...

Have you applied for the #SmallBiz100 campaign yet? Don't hesitate and get your application in today, entries close at midnight on 30 June 2022. This is an amazing opportunity to shine a national spotlight on your small business, as well as join a ready-made support network of small businesses just like yours. Being selected as one of the 100 phenomenal small businesses that are featured in the 100 leading up to Small Business Saturday on...

The June edition of the Employer Bulletin brings you all the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. Included in this edition are important updates on: increases in National Insurance thresholds Basic PAYE Tools – an additional in-year release P11D and P11D(b) filing and payment deadlines COVID-19 easements that are ending Full Payment Submission for new starters: the importance of using the correct employee addresses The next Employer Bulletin is...

Since 2016, Localgiving has supported over 400 organisations in Wales to develop their online fundraising skills and raise over £1 million in additional funding. The new programme, Crowdfund Wales, provides organisations with a fantastic opportunity to raise extra funding through crowdfunding. Participants will receive: A subsidised Localgiving annual membership A crowdfunding mentor and ongoing training A £250 grant unlocked when you deliver a successful crowdfunding campaign Your mentor will support you to deliver a crowdfunding...

The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs to scale their businesses to the next level. The free Accelerator programmes specialising in High Growth, Climate, FinTech and Purpose-led provide: one-to-one coaching with experienced Acceleration Managers a programme of thought leadership and events access to a network of like-minded peers, supported by Ecosystem Managers focused support with access to experts from across your specialism use of our modern co-working spaces in one of their nationwide hubs...

With fintech causing disruption on a worldwide stage, the industry is moving past its infancy to be a full-blown player in finance services. Explore the concepts and evolution of fintech and ask questions on the state of the sector and where we can go from here. The flagship conference 2022 will take place on Monday 11 July and Tuesday 12 July 2022. Deep dive topics include: Open Banking / Banking as a Service Digital Sovereignty...

HMRC is urging businesses to move to its new customs IT platform now to continue trading and is writing to businesses to support them with the changes. The letters and emails include further information about making the move to the UK’s single customs platform – the Customs Declaration Service – and set out the steps businesses must take now to ensure they can continue trading. They also signpost to online resources to support businesses through...

Join the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) at this free event to hear how you can grow your business in 2022 with their Bootcamp and Networking event. The conference puts the focus on North Wales small businesses and spotlights the tools that business owners need to survive and thrive during these difficult times. Visit the business support organisation stands at the event, network with like-minded business people and be inspired and informed from the range...

The UK Government has published guidance for businesses considering making offers of employment to people coming to the UK from Ukraine. If you are offering employment opportunities, you will need to complete the Vacancy information questionnaire after you have returned the questionnaire to offerwork@homeoffice.gov.uk, your organisation will be contacted by the National Employer and Partnership Team in the Department for Work and Pensions within 5 working days, to discuss the roles available. Job opportunities will...