This is a trying time for small businesses in the UK, and at Pentins, we are doing all we can to help. On this page you will find resources to help you support your business through the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
The UK is built on small businesses, and we have always been passionate about helping them succeed and grow. That is why all these resources have been created and made available for free.
We have also established a Facebook group, Canterbury Business Support Group, which is available to all UK business owners. Here we will share the latest news and updates, and answer any questions you might have.
These downloadable resources will answer any questions you might have about managing the Covid-19 situation:
Read the latest business updates from December 2020 (updated 18/12/2020)
Licences, certificates and special rules for taking goods out of the UK from 1 January 2021 (updated 11/11)
At the end of the transition period, the eCommerce Directive will no longer apply to the UK. You should begin to prepare for these changes now (updated 06/11)
An overview of how importing goods from the EU to the Great Britain will change from 1 January 2021 (ypdated 05/11)
An overview of how exporting goods from the Great Britain to the EU will change from 1 January 2021 (updated 04/11)
From 1 January 2021, there will be changes to how you export and declare excise goods (alcohol, tobacco and certain oils) (updated 23/10)
From 1 January 2021 you’ll need an EORI number to move goods between the UK and the EU. Here is all you need to know about it. (updated 23/10)
The latest news and updates regarding Covid and Brexit (updated 11/12)
Changes in business support includes extended furlough scheme and more (updated 06/11)
Use these tips to manage your Covid-19 related stress (updated 05/11)
These useful tips will help you if you’ve recently transitioned to working from home (updated 03/11)
This document details flexible furlough and changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (updated 16/06)
A quick summary of all the announces government support, along with information on how you can get it (updated 27/03)
A summary of the Kent councils speed of payments, compared to the national average (updated 19/04)
Everything you need to know, and the answers to the most common questions we get from clients regarding managing the Coronavirus in your business (updated 09/04)
A quick overview of what help you can get (grants, funding) and things you need to think about (updated 24/03 at 3 PM)
This article contains up to date information about every scheme and payment announced.
There are schemes in place if you’re struggling to pay your tax bills because of the Coronavirus crisis.
Assess your current situation, and find out how you can make an achievable business plan.
Use this worksheet to make SMART goals for your business.
Learn how you can make your own business plan, and get a free business plan template.
You need to develop a plan to get through the next 3-6 months. This guide will help you create a strategy for yourself, your team and your business.
Take the ACHIEVE test and get a personal report identifying the weaknesses in your business, and learn how you can improve it.
This free 7 day email course will help you improve your cashflow.
Learn why you need to control your cashflow, and not let it control you.
Find useful ideal on how you can improve your cashflow in your business.
Discover the options you have when it comes to financing your business.
If you’re looking for external funding, Capitalise can help you find the right lenders.
Learn how to stay compliant with HMRC.
Pre year end tax planning advice for 2021 (updated 02/2021)
Knowing what’s going on in your business will help you make the right decisions and plan ahead.
How to put together a great team with people that will support and promote business growth.
Stay ahead of your competition by continuously enhancing and improving your business, products and services.
Encourage greater initiative in your business by using the delegation ladder.
Do you know for certain that your products are priced correctly? Learn the optimal pricing strategies, and how small price changes can drastically improve your business.
Turn your service or offering into a product to improve sales, build value and create a more loyal customer base.
Learn what business value means, and how it is measured.
Grow the value of your business.
You need to start planning your exit long before you actually intend to exit the business. Learn why in this article.
Get the most out of the sale of your business by having a detailed plan.
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