As many small businesses take their trade online and operate from the safety of their homes, you may find that you have additional time in your daily routine. Now could be a good time to upskill and further develop your knowledge on something you haven’t had the opportunity to before. We have put together an overview of several online learning platforms and the benefits they offer below to help you boost your business skills. 

Today’s good news story comes from The Neighbour’s Kitchen – a not-for-profit project set up by Paul Hugill to provide daily nutritious meals to the most vulnerable community members. 

With the ever-changing environment that the world now faces as a result of COVID-19, businesses need to adapt quickly. If you are a business that serves food but have not yet explored the possibility of takeaway deliveries, there are three options that could help you and your business through this current time.

COVID-19 and its impact globally can heighten feelings of distress and anxiety in all of us. Liberis recently conducted research that found 83% of business owners suffer from anxiety and 81% from sleepless nights as a direct result of worries over raising finance, so it’s important now more than ever to take some time out to focus on your mental health and wellbeing. We have put together some tips and advice on how you can do this.  

The internet was built for business and in this current time of uncertainty, trading online has now become more important than ever. Whether you’re starting from scratch, or thinking about the e-commerce add-ons that you can integrate with your existing business website, there are several points that you should consider when trading online. 

Since the UK Government has issued a stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many brick and mortar businesses have turned to e-commerce to sell their goods and services online. To help keep these businesses afloat, global companies like Google and Facebook have stepped in to provide digital ad credits and support. 

The Government will be hosting a webinar on on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th to give small businesses the latest information on three major support schemes and how they can apply. 

Communities are coming together in ways they never had before to support each other, our frontline workers and generally helping in the ongoing battle against the virus.  So here is a positive round-up to showcase that.

With the official closure of pubs around the UK last month, it has been a difficult time for many, during this financially unpredictable period. Adapting to the current situation nationally and worldwide is important for businesses to continue trading.

Covid-19 has had a massive impact on businesses across the globe already, and small, local businesses are often the ones who are affected the most. We want to put the spotlight on those businesses and share simple ways everyone can help them during these unpredictable times.

The Government’s plan to combat Covid-19 has had a profound impact on daily life and is evolving quickly. Our primary concern is to keep our employees and customers safe, as we realise it is a challenging and uncertain time, particularly for small business owners. 

Last night the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced the Government’s plans to support some of the five million self-employed workers in the UK during the coronavirus outbreak. Sunak made no secret of how difficult it was to develop a package that was fair and affordable and one that supports the small businesses that truly need finance, rather than those than may well be thriving through these unprecedented times.