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Marketing

Should I reduce my marketing budget due to coronavirus?

5 reasons why you shouldn’t cut or reduce your marketing budget in response to the coronavirus outbreak

Business management

How to avoid small business scams during the coronavirus crisis

Scammers have adapted their tactics to COVID-19, targeting financially vulnerable victims and businesses with at-home employees

News

Two in five small businesses face closure because of coronavirus

39% of small and medium-sized businesses have either already closed down temporarily or are planning to do so within next month.

Employing & managing staff

Short-time working and lay-offs – what’s the difference?

Many small businesses are having to decide between putting staff on shorter hours or laying people off. Employment lawyer James Simpson explains the difference.

Small Business Banking

Banks not cooperating with coronavirus loan, complain small businesses

Banks have been asking small businesses either for personal guarantees to qualify for the government Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan or directing them towards standard loans with high interest rates

Employing & managing staff

7 ways to cut staff costs during the coronavirus crisis

Employment lawyer Peter Finding outlines seven ways small business owners can cut staff costs during the coronavirus crisis.

News

The IFS calls for minimum wage cut to help businesses

The think tank says that cutting minimum wage will help businesses retain staff and stop widespread unemployment amid the coronavirus crisis.

Business management

6 tips for cash flow management during the coronavirus crisis

Mark Perrin shares advice for getting your cash flow in order before accessing the government's coronavirus financial help.

News

Boris Johnson forces retail shutdown of thousands of small businesses

Boris Johnson has announced a shutdown of most retailers apart from supermarkets, pharmacies, hardware and pet supply stores; newsagents and corner shops.

Business management

How to ask for a commercial rent freeze from your landlord

Now that the government has forced leisure and hospitality businesses to close, with shops soon to follow, do you have to keep paying rent to your commercial landlord?

Business Technology

How your IT team can support small business during coronavirus lockdown

As coronavirus disruption sweeps across the UK, many small businesses will be turning to their in-house or outsourced IT teams for support during the lockdown.

Small Business Insurance

Can I claim on my small business insurance for coronavirus?

You may have a small business interruption policy, but will it cover you against coronavirus?

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