The outbreak of coronavirus has created a rapidly-changing trading environment, with new announcements and measures being rolled out all the time. We’ll be updating this page with information and resources for supporting your business, but please continue to keep up to date with Gov.UK, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive.
Covid-19: New Ways of Professional Networking
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Social distancing measures have drastically changed the way we connect with each other, making professional networking much trickier. Here are some alternatives
Combatting Loneliness & Isolation Amongst Staff
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With unprecedented numbers of UK employees working from home, many have found themselves facing social isolation and loneliness. Here's what employers can do to help
Wrongful Trading Rules During Covid-19
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Jon Munnery of UK Liquidators talks us through the temporary suspension of wrongful trading rules for businesses experiencing financial struggles due to the coronavirus pandemic
Covid-19: Managing Commercial Leases
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LawBite's Philippa Cobb explores the impact of lockdown on commercial leases, including government's temporary legal protection for commercial tenants
Encouraging Footfall to Your Hospitality Business
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With the hospitality industry taking a massive hit due to the coronavirus pandemic, we explore three strategies that hospitality businesses can implement to encourage footfall
How Restaurants Can Use Tech to Serve Customers
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With more and more restaurants, cafes, and pubs reopening, we take a look at how hospitality businesses can embrace tech to serve their customers in a covid-secure way
Protecting Your SME from Future Disasters
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Doug Kelley of specialist insurance brokers Bluedrop Services share his insights onto how UK SMEs can protect their business, employees and customers from future disasters
Getting Communication Right During a Crisis
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Darren Hockley, Managing Director of DeltaNet International, shares insight into the importance of effective communication during a crisis and how it can help build lasting relationships
Covid-19 Business Stories: Ten Green Bottles
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We spoke to Simon Broad, Director of Brighton-based Ten Green Bottles, about how he was able to pivot his business offering to serve customers through lockdown
5 Steps to Creating a Long-Term Virtual Office
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With many small businesses considering a permanent shift to remote working, Mike Castle of ITRM shares five steps that will help you to create a long-term, highly efficient virtual office
Covid-19: The Future of The Workplace
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With most businesses instructing staff to work from home during the pandemic, many are now considering whether a return to the office is necessary. John Flanagan of Cartridge People explores.
Covid-19: How to Support Staff Returning to Work
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Nuffield Health's Brendan Street shares an extensive guide detailing how to effectively communicate with and support employees returning to work as the UK eases out of lockdown
Covid-19: Customer Engagement Strategies
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Customer engagement is a huge challenge for many businesses recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are five key ways to re-engage your customer base
How to Make Your Office Space Covid-Secure
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As SMEs across the UK prepare for staff to return to work, it's crucial for employers to ensure workplaces are Covid-secure. Here are six ways to get started
Covid-19: The Impact on R&D Tax Credits
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Alistair Aird of Easy R&D explores the impact of the UK Government's coronavirus support loans on the SME R&D Tax Credit Scheme
The Impact of Covid-19 on UK Recruitment
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In this exclusive from the Association of Staffing Professionals, Chief Executive Ann Swain explores the impact of Covid-19 on the UK recruitment sector
Covid-19: Adapting Your Business Offering
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Charlotte Holmes-Darby of Vistaprint explores how small business owners can adapt their offering during the pandemic to engage with customers and the wider community
Covid-19: Tips for Managing Cash Flow
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Patrick Hogan of Handle.com shares three tips on how small business owners across the UK can manage their cash flow through the coronavirus pandemic
Maintaining Company Culture Through Lockdown
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With many employees working remotely during the pandemic, it can be difficult to maintain a sense of company culture. Dave Wrightson of Engage shares his tips
Covid-19: Financial Support for UK SMEs
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Nic Redfern, UK Financial Director of NerdWallet, explores the financial support available to UK SMEs during the coronavirus pandemic
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