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: 5 SMEs Pivoting Their Business Models
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We look at five inspirational SMEs who have changed their business models to serve their customers during the coronavirus pandemic
What Is a Furloughed Worker?
— Read More — What Is a Furloughed Worker?We take a look at the new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the process to follow if UK business owners find that they must furlough their employees
5 Tools to Move Your Business Events Online
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We've curated a list of five virtual event tools and platforms to help you adapt your business events calendar during the coronavirus lockdown
Covid-19: 6 Key Business Areas to Assess
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Joe Hinton, Managing Director of UK Business Mentoring Group, shares a series of prompts to help business owners prepare six key areas of their business amidst coronavirus disruption
What is a Frontline Employee or Key Worker?
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In the wake of the UK Government announcing new measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, we take a quick look at the definition of key workers and frontline staff in the UK
Covid-19: A Guide to Supporting Your Business
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In uncertain times, businesses need clarity and knowledge. Here's an extensive guide to accessing financial support to help keep your business trading
Protecting Remote Working Staff’s Mental Health
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Remote working for prolonged periods during the coronavirus pandemic can have a negative impact on your employees' mental health. Here's what you can do to help
Supporting Your Staff with Coronavirus Anxiety
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Employees across the UK are experiencing high levels of anxiety around the potential impact of coronavirus. Here's how you can reassure and support your staff
How to Support Local SMEs During Coronavirus
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With the coronavirus pandemic taking over the country, it's time to support small businesses that rely on local custom to stay afloat. Here's how you can help
IR35 Delayed to 2021: What It Means for Business
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The IR35 reform has been delayed to 2021, giving the private sector extra time to prepare. The Larsen Howie Team, experts in IR35, explore what this means for your business
How to Support Your Remote Working Staff
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As more and more businesses take steps to prepare their staff for remote working, it's important to take a moment to consider how you can support staff whilst they work from home
Preparing Your Business for Remote Working
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Maria Espie Vidal of Time Doctor shares her insight into how small businesses can transition to remote working, including how to implement policy changes and address staff concerns
How to Transition to Remote Working
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Remote working is becoming increasingly popular among UK SMEs. Here are 10 considerations to ensure your staff remain happy and productive when working remotely
Five Ways to Boost Staff Wellbeing & Productivity
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Sam Cropper of Viking reveals how providing the right office environment can boost the overall wellbeing and productivity of your workforce
Is Private Healthcare Worthwhile for SMEs?
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Dr Zubair Ahmed, Co-founder and CEO of Medicspot, explains why small businesses should be thinking differently about employee healthcare
Employee Health Assessments for SMEs
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Marcus Herbert, Corporate Operations Specialist at Nuffield Health, explores the value of intelligent personal health assessments for SMEs
Does Your SME Need a Lone Working Policy?
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We explore why lone working policies are an important component of every SME's Health & Safety process, and how to go about writing one that's tailored to your employees
Why SMEs Need a Secure Remote Working Policy
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Having flexibility over where employees work can result in higher risk of a security breach. ShredallSDS Group's Nik Williams talks us through the importance of secure remote working policies
The Business Case for Flexible Working
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Many employers are wary of flexible working, but it presents far more opportunities than threats. So, why and how should you implement it in your business?
Employee Wellbeing: How to Keep Your Staff Healthy
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Looking after the health of your employees can deliver tangible benefits to your business, but what steps can you take to improve employee wellbeing?
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