Last week, the Government announced the introduction of the Job Support Scheme, which replaces the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and is designed to protect viable jobs in businesses who are facing lower demand over the winter months due to Covid-19. The scheme will open on 1 November 2020 and run for 6 months.

With UK government support in the shape of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in the final stages of being tapered off, the ability for employers to furlough staff ends on October 31st. For some employers this will lead to difficult redundancy decisions, which, if handled incorrectly, could open them up to litigation in the future. This webinar discussion will provide employers with some clear advice on how to manage redundancy processes.

Dragon Argent explore the core principles of the Lean Startup - a methodology for developing businesses and products that aims to shorten product development cycles and rapidly discover if a proposed business model is viable.

Following a recent newsletter looking at developing product-market fit, this week Dragon Argent look at the importance of developing a GTM strategy in building a successful enterprise

Dragon Argent look at the benefit of building Enterprise Value (EV), regardless of an entrepreneur’s timeline or intent to sell, and how this can serve to both enhance and qualify a valuation when the time comes to raise investment or plan an exit

Dragon Argent look at the impact of environmental, social and governance factors on shareholder value

A common pitfall for many startups is failing to ensure they have an appropriate product-market fit. Dragon Argent look at the importance of product-market fit in the startup world and how establishing this will often be the key to securing investment and scale

Dragon Argent look at why conditions for mergers and acquisitions are currently very favourable and how these conditions could present an opportunity for risk aware, not risk adverse leaders

You might be wondering - is now a good time to be thinking about your next round of funding? Dragon Argent take a brief look at funding conditions in the wake of COVID-19

If your business has been using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to furlough staff in recent months, are you aware of and prepared for its planned tapering?

Employing a Chief Commercial Officer or a Chief Financial Officer is a plan for the future for many small businesses, but this does not mean that they are unable to access one in the short term. This is where Dragon Argent can help. We have qualified and highly experienced resource available for your use to help formulate strategic decisions, both financially, and commercially.

Things are potentially about to become a lot more complicated for furlough pay, so understanding your options and requirements is more important than ever

During these difficult times it is important to consider the health and safety implications of staff members returning to the workplace

On 29th May 2020 the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced changes to the furlough scheme. These include some key dates employers should be aware of

During turbulent times, understanding your business requirements and available options is more important than ever. A further Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Directive was issued by HMRC on 22nd May 2020.

With the UK now thinking about planning the return to work, the following are key considerations for businesses

HMRC believe that 75% of business who could be claiming R&D tax relief don’t. This is a huge area of untapped potential, and shows a lack of knowledge of the scheme

During the current turbulent times, it is important to understood what support is available for your business.

On Thursday 16th April the Treasury published a Direction to HMRC relating to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

The Future Fund, a co-investment programme announced by the Chancellor on Monday 20th April 2020.