Business Rate Changes
One of the business rate changes announced in the March 2020 budget increased the current retail discount from one third to 100 per cent. This increase in the level of the retail discount will apply in 2020/21 for eligible retail businesses occupying a property with a rateable value les than [...]
Herts Business Support for Brexit/Business Resilience
Prepare your business for trading in the EU: Leaving the EU means your business may need to prepare for change. What do changes to trading in the EU mean for your business? Are you ready? Hertfordshire Growth Hub is working with London and South East LEP Growth Hubs to deliver [...]
Call for Expression of Interest from non-levy paying businesses
The government has recently announced the start of a transition period for non-levy paying small businesses to access the apprenticeship funding through the apprenticeship service that will last from now until March 2020. During this transition employers will be able to reserve funds prior to the commencement of any apprenticeship [...]
Budget Consultation with Business Ratepayers 2020/21
Introduction Dear Business Ratepayers, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council invite you to comment on their budget proposals and priorities for the financial year commencing 1 April 2020. This provides an important opportunity for you to comment on the Councils investment plans and the services provided to businesses. It should be noted [...]
Welwyn Hatfield Business Matters Small Business Grant Scheme 2020
What is the Business Matters Small Business Grant Scheme? Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council are committed to encouraging the strength and vitality of it's local economy. The 'Business Matters' grant allows small businesses to apply up to £1,000. It is intended to make a positive contribution towards business growth in the [...]
Employers’ Apprenticeship Toolkit – A guide for aspirational businesses
Links: Test your knowledge of employing apprentices The benefits of apprenticeships to business CEBR Report (2015) The Register of Apprenticeships Training Providers Estimate my employer levy contribution Apprenticeship Levy - Policy Paper 2016 Apprenticeship Levy transfer window What is an Apprenticeship Training Agency? How to become an approved apprenticeship training [...]