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Dear Haringey Business Owner,
Welcome to Haringey Council's Business Bulletin.
This week's edition will focus on:
This bulletin is compiled by the council's Economic Development Team. Please do let us know if we can help you directly, or if we can lobby the government on your behalf to provide further support relevant to your businesses situation.
We hope that you find the bulletin useful and welcome your feedback - we have a dedicated business support team available at business@haringey.gov.uk
For enquiries regarding the latest regulations and staying open, please email us at covid19concerns@haringey.gov.uk
For specific enquiries, please contact the relevant team:
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Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) for home-based businesses (coming soon)
Haringey will shortly open its ARG scheme for home-based businesses.
Who can apply?
 The scheme will be open to a range of businesses including driving instructors, taxi-drivers, mobile hairdressers, and other businesses based in residential property across the borough. The scheme is open to sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scheme a business must:
- be based at a residential address in Haringey
- be trading between April 2020 and March 2021
- have lost income during this period
The amount of money you will be able to receive will depend on your fixed business costs. This is to make the scheme fair and consistent with the business property based ARG scheme. The government has stated that ARG cannot be used to support wages.
Eligible fixed business costs include:
- insurance
- licencing
- membership of professional/trade associations
- equipment lease/hire/finance costs
- bank charges
- business software and virus protection
- business internet and telephony
- business storage costs
- other fixed costs deemed by the council to be reasonable
Grant payments
You will receive a one-off payment initially. The amount you receive depends on your fixed costs as determined by the council. The council may make further payments in future at its discretion and subject to funding availability.
These are the amounts we will pay for the period April 2020 to March 2021:
- Fixed costs under £1,000: nil grant
- Fixed costs between £1,000-1,999: grant of £1,000
- Fixed costs between £2,000-2,999: grant of £2,000
- Fixed costs between £3,000-3,999: grant of £3,000
- Fixed costs between £4,000-4,999: grant of £4,000
- Fixed costs over £5,000: grant of £5,000
You must apply online and supply all your business bank statements for the period April 20 to March 21.
How do I apply?
Applications will be through an online form and the scheme will be open to applicants from early June 2021 until 30 June 2021.
Full information on how to apply for this and all other available business grants, including the Additional Restrictions Grant and Restart scheme can be found on our dedicated business grants page.
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COVID 19 - an urgent reminder to close contact service businesses
Haringey Council has recently been made aware of an outbreak of a COVID-19 variant of concern at a hairdresser in another London borough, which highlights the importance of compliance with COVID-secure measures to control the spread.
It is a legal requirement that all staff working in close proximity to clients wear a face covering.
 The current guidance for close contact services (PDF, 627KB) recommends that the face covering should be a type 2 mask and a shield or goggles should also be worn. Individuals entering your premises must also wear face coverings and you should provide sufficient signage indicating that people should only enter your premises when wearing a face covering.
Please note that there are exceptions to the requirement to wear face coverings; such as not being able to put on, wear or remove a face covering because of any physical or mental illness or impairment, or disability, i.e. someone accompanying, or providing assistance to, another person who relies on lip-reading to communicate.
Council enforcement officers will be visiting all close contact premises over the next few weeks and will take enforcement action where face coverings are not being worn. This could result in a fixed penalty notice and a fine of £100.
For clarity, please read the council's recently published guidance for close contact services (PDF, 627KB).
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VAT deferral new payment scheme - join now
 If you deferred VAT payments last year, between 20 March and 30 June 2020, you have until 21 June 2021 to join the VAT deferral new payment scheme and spread the cost.
Businesses that join the scheme by 21 June 2021 will be able to pay their deferred VAT in 2 up to 8 consecutive, interest-free instalments.
Find out more about the scheme and join today.
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Job Retention Scheme update
HMRC have recently issued new guidance via a video webinar on the Job Retention Scheme which will help support businesses and employers dealing with the economic impact of COVID-19; including furloughed workers, scheme eligibility, how to calculate a claim and more.
HMRC is the UK's tax, payments and customs authority and collects the money that pays for the UK's public services and helps families and individuals with targeted financial support.
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Haringey Networks - Join other local businesses to adapt and thrive post-lockdown
We are excited to announce the launch of Haringey Networks - a 3-month support programme for Haringey-based businesses who want to:
- adapt and thrive post-lockdown
- build a supportive network of like-minded business owners
- create space for strategic thinking and problem solving
We are bringing together 2 cohorts to join us on the programme, one for early-stage businesses, and another for more established SMEs.
Learn more and apply by 16 June.
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Haringey Brexit Business Advice Service
If you are a Haringey business trading within the EU and require assistance on any Brexit related topics, free expert trade and regulatory support is available through Haringey Council’s Brexit Business Advice Service.
 Expert advisors Resilience Help, who have already supported over 1,500 businesses across London, will provide tailored support to small and medium-sized businesses across the borough.
As a business based in the borough, you are able to access up to 4 hours of expert trade and regulatory advisory support.
To gain access to the Haringey Brexit Business Advice service, contact Paula@resiliencehelp.com
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Cllr Peray Ahmet appointed new Leader
Last Thursday, Cllr Peray Ahmet (pictured) was officially appointed as the new Leader of Haringey Council at the Annual General Meeting - and pledged to give local people a major voice in the decisions that affect their lives.
Cllr Ahmet takes over from Cllr Joseph Ejiofor who was in the role for 3 years.
Brought up in Wood Green, Cllr Ahmet attended Woodside High School and understands the values of the diverse community across Haringey.
Cllr Ahmet said: "I am thrilled and honoured to have been elected the new Leader of Haringey Council. I am one of the first Haringey Leaders to have been born and raised in the borough and it’s shaped how I see things and how I want to see things done. I want to see Haringey become a truly, genuinely collaborative council. It's how we'll achieve the kind of change we were elected for."
See further information on Cllr Ahmet and details regarding the appointments of cabinet members.
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New no-cost disability advice service for businesses launched
 The Business Disability Forum (BDF) has recently launched a new, FREE disability advice service for small and medium-sized businesses in London.
Smarter London SMEs is free to all London businesses with fewer than 250 employees and an annual turnover of less than £40 million. This includes high street stores, small firms, sole traders and start-ups.
The service offers:
- one-to-one support from a dedicated small business disability adviser
- access to a confidential advice service and tailored resources
- networking opportunities
- disability news updates
- help to achieve ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ certification
- use of the Smarter London SME logo
The Business Disability Forum is a not-for-profit membership organisation that exists to create a disability smart world by linking businesses, disabled people and government.
Learn more about the programme on the Business Disability Forum website.
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Crafty NoLo - exhibit and sell at the newest pop-up shop in the borough!
 Local start-up Crafty NoLo, managed by Tottenham's Nonia Soko, will be curating a handmade pop-up shop in The Mall, Wood Green from June to August, supported by the council's Good Economy Recovery Plan (PDF, 2.7MB).
Crafty NoLo Markets seek to connect the creative community with the public, ensuring commerce remains firmly human. Crafty NoLo Markets are regularly held in and around Tottenham, allowing creative businesses to exhibit and share their hand-crafted artisanal work for purchase.
Haringey makers and creatives are invited to submit an expression of interest to exhibit and sell handmade items in The Mall. If you are a producer of food or beverages, you are highly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information or to register your interest, please send an email to nicola.moore@haringey.gov.uk
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Start-ups in London Libraries (SiLL) webinars
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Start-ups in London Libraries (SiLL) are designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their business idea into reality. Whether you have always wanted to start a business, or have just taken your first steps into entrepreneurship, the programme will give you the skills, information and know-how you need to build a viable business.
SiLL workshops are now available as webinars to access remotely. For further details, check out the schedule below and book your place on one of the online workshops via the dedicated Eventbrite page.
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Webinar: What next for my business idea?
In this first full-day webinar workshop you'll get invaluable insights into using local borough libraries; and the British Library Business & IP Centre's resources to conduct research for your new business, learn how to protect - and continue protecting - your intellectual property and develop a strategic roadmap for your business.
Book your place on the upcoming workshops:
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Webinar: Get ready for business
Find out how to set up your business and avoid common start-up pitfalls - your practical guide to setting up your business. Experts will cover a step-by-step plan to help you develop your business idea from concept to market.
Register your place on the upcoming workshops:
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Webinar: Marketing Masterclass Part 1 and 2
The SiLL Marketing Masterclass will equip you with the knowledge and resources needed to increase brand awareness and attract more customers. This practical workshop will break down and simplify the marketing strategies and processes you need to succeed.
Book your place on the upcoming workshops:
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London Business Hub webinar
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Grow Your People - Build a Successful Business
Discover how to get the most out of your staff through talent recruitment, performance management and mentoring through a comprehensive 2-part virtual workshop from the London Business Hub. This virtual event will run across 2 days.
The workshops will help you to ensure you are making the most of the staff you currently have and how to attract, engage and retain talent within your business. Please note that delegates are required to attend both days.
To find out more information and to register your place:
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And finally...
Please get in touch if you have any further questions, if you are experiencing difficulties and need to reach out, or if you would like to know about wider business support that is on offer.
You can email our Business Support Team at business@haringey.gov.uk
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We will be regularly updating the council's website and sending email newsletters to keep residents and businesses up to date with developments around COVID-19 and updates that could impact our community.
Please encourage friends and family to visit our COVID-19: Haringey Here to Help webpages and sign up for the newsletter, so they too can stay connected with what's happening in our borough.
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