Herald - Issue 397

29th October 2020 • The HERALD • Page 51 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v Tel: 023 8254 7600 TMT House, 12 The Marsh, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6AL enquiry@tmtlegalservices.co.uk www.tmtlegalservices.co.uk YOUR LOCAL LEGAL SPECIALISTS If you come into any of these categories, then you will need to complete a self-assessment. Other services that we can provide M G ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES Telephone & Fax: 023 8089 1351 • Email: mgeere@btinternet.com Specialising in Bookkeeping and Accountancy Services in and around the New Forest and Waterside area, be assured of a local and friendly service. Are you self-employed? Are you a small business? Are you a landlord? Do you have investment income? NEW LIMITED COMPANY SET UP VAT RETURNS CREDIT CONTROL OUT OF HOURS CONSULTATIONS BUSINESS PLANS PAYROLL • CIS GENERAL BOOKKEEPING CORPORATION TAX Don’t let this be you at the end of the tax year ASK A PROFESSIONAL Solent Peer to Peer Networks Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) recently announced the launch of a Peer to Peer Network initiative. Part of a national programme, the initiative will see the creation of a series of peer networks through the Solent Growth Hub, with each group consisting of 8-11 owners or managers from the SME business community participating in each network. Of these networks there are three of particular relevance to New Forest businesses. ere will be one speci cally for New Forest businesses and one each for Marine/Maritime and Women in Business. Led by an experienced facilitator, these peer networks will typically meet fortnightly as part of delivering 18 hours of action learning through 2-3-hour sessions. Individual one-to-one support (coaching, mentoring, or advice) will also be provided either directly by the programme, or from other existing schemes to help to implement and manage change. For further details, including qualifying criteria, visit the Solent LEP website at www.solentlep.org.uk/solent-lep-peer- to-peer-network More than half a million pounds has so far been invested in employment training in Hampshire in the rst half of 2020, under a Hampshire County Council scheme that aims to create more apprenticeship opportunities in the county – with care homes by far the biggest bene ciary. e funding forms part of a £900,000 transfer from the County Council’s Apprenticeship Levy made available to help fund new apprenticeships until 31st March 2021 . Of the 120 transfers approved by the end of June, 91 went to applicants in the care sector. Priority has also been given to small and medium enterprises, public bodies such as local councils, the emergency services and construction companies. Employers seeking a share of the County Council’s transferred levy fund are encouraged to prioritise the o er of an apprenticeship to those who are vulnerable, such as young people who are not in education or training, the long-term unemployed, care leavers and people with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. To qualify, employers must ensure apprentices are a Hampshire resident or working in the county, and that the apprentice’s place of training and work will be within the Hampshire local authority area (even if the employer’s head o ce is not). Further sector related criteria will also apply. To nd out more and apply for a Levy Transfer email apprenticeships@hants. gov.uk Apprenticeship Funding for Local Businesses New Forest Business Partnership (NFBP) have launched a free weekly Business Support Hour eachWednesday at 3pm. Each week will focus on a speci c topic from a local business expert. e initial session which focused on marketing can be found on NFBP’s YouTube channel where future sessions will also be uploaded. An important element of these sessions is the interaction between attending businesses. Whilst the rst half hour is focused on the chosen topic, the second half will allow businesses to share ideas, opportunities or issues. You can sign up to attend this support hour via the NFBP website www.n p. org.uk/events New Forest Business Support Hour