Herald - Issue 419

Page 54 • The HERALD • 17th February 2022 v SEND ALL YOUR NEWS TO THE HERALD v ASK A PROFESSIONAL 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 SOLENT LEP LAUNCHES FREE SUSTAINABILITY SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES e Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has launched a Sustainable Business Support Programme to help businesses start 2022 with a focus on developing more environmentally- sound practices. e LEP funded initiative is designed to help businesses reduce their environmental impact at the same time as saving money. An expert sustainability advisor, Lymington- based True Horizon, will work with businesses in the Solent area to provide free, one-to-one tailored support and look at a range of ways to help each individual business meet its environmental ambitions. SJ Hunt, Deputy Chair of the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Chair of the Solent LEP’s Business Task Force says: “The topic of climate change, and what we can all do to make a difference is an increasingly important one. We know that many businesses want to make changes to benefit the environment and this is an ideal opportunity for them to find out how to make a start, become more efficient, and reduce their overall costs. The Sustainable Business Support Programme will assist local businesses in incorporating sustainability into their strategy, engaging with their workforce, supply chains and customers, to make it work. At the Solent LEP, we are committed to supporting pioneering approaches to climate change adaptation and decarbonisation. This initiative offers advice on how businesses can combine compliance issues with energy-efficient measures that conserve resources – helping them gain a competitive advantage, be better prepared to manage business risks, enhance access to capital and affordable insurance, and grow their business and their reputation.” Nancy Hyne, Environmental Advisor and Founder of True Horizon said: “For businesses signing up for the Solent LEP’s Sustainable Business Support Programme, the individual guidance will highlight opportunities that come with improved sustainability credentials from reputational benefits to cost savings. As part of the programme, each business will receive tailored support and an action plan with practical guidance and recommendations to help you implement changes and achieve your sustainability goals.” To take part, businesses must be based in, or operating from the Solent area, have between one and 250 employees, and be committed to lowering their carbon emissions. To nd out more about the Solent LEP’s Sustainable Business Support Programme visit: www.solentlep.org . uk/growth-hub-business-support/ s u s t a i n a b l e - b u s i n e s s - s up p o r t - programme New Forest Business Partnership (NFBP) offers a free weekly Business Support Hour every Wednesday at 3pm. Each week will focus on a specific topic from a local business expert. 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