Research and development tax reliefs will be extended to include cloud computing and data costs. #Budget2021

The Chancellor says funding for apprenticeships will be increased "significantly" as part of an additional £3.8bn funding for skills. #Budget2021

It's been Mr Sunak's Big Day. Here are the highlights of his spending chat...

We react to what today's Budget means to small businesses and the self-employed. fsb.org.uk/resources-page… #Budget2021

I was thrilled to have been invited to Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Parliamentary Reception in Westminster tonight, following the #Budget21 an opportunity to chat with MP’s & Peers. Disappointed that the Ers Allowance not increased but change to business rates welcomed (shame not overhauled).

Listening now to inspirational case studies from right around the UK, the takeaway for me? “the little things that make one big change”.. Thank you Katrina Pierce - FSB Lincolnshire for all your hard work in pulling this event together 👏👏👏 Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) #NetZeroConfFSB

For a completely different “take” on the recent Autumn budget…. elsbyandco.co.uk/the-knowledge-…

Back to the office and inspired by what we can do NOW as a small business. Taking steps: 1. Ban single use plastics within our offices ✅ 2. Use minimum paper ✅. (we had got good at being paperless, but back in the office it’s crept up again 🤦‍♀️) Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Katrina Pierce - FSB Lincolnshire 🙏

Come and build a snowman at our new centre! ⛄ Whether its a snow man, snow woman, or a gender fluid frosty figure - this is a safe space for all snowy beings to truly express themselves! 💙 Who says snowmen can't have tentacles? NOT US! 🐙⛄🐙 Book via vrtherapies.co.uk

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One-off grants of up to £6,000 are available for businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector who have impacted by the pandemic. Find out more and how to apply: ow.ly/BXXU50HtzaR

Oh my word…..

It really is a challenging time for these students. They have no GCSE’s and were effectively home schooling during COVID. They are now looking for opportunities in the workplace #helpinghand #careers #community

I shall be watching with interest, glued to the telly box.elsby & co will be summarising all the major changes, which I very much hope will boost confidence in our region #EastMidlands

Our very own Clare Elsby was asked to be part of the discussion panel for the Productivityist.. You can click below to listen 🎧

💡 Interested in starting or growing a business? At our #MergedFutures4 event, get expert advice and tips at the @FSBEastMids Business Support Hub - also featuring South Midlands Growth Hub BIPCNorthamptonshire @UONBizTeam 🗓️ Friday 17 June 📍 UniofNorthampton 🎟️ Free digitalnorthampton.com/mergedfutures

One of the biggest frustrations we have is government looking at businesses like cash cows. Over 99% of private sector firms are SMEs and the financial pressure on small biz at the moment is unbelievable…..just like this latest gov campaign:

Under national guidance the John Scarrott Funfair will go ahead at Spencer Park. However, As a mark of respect for Her Majesty The Queen, the fair will close at 7.30pm on Sunday (18th ) it will remain closed on Monday 19th for the funeral and reopen on Tuesday 20th September.

Check out our brand new "Elsby Networking Lunch" eventbrite.co.uk/e/elsby-networ… @Eventbrite