How to stay positive during lockdown
As the UK Government announces new restrictions to control the spread of coronavirus, Mark Williams of Dead Good Content shares some tips for staying positive during lockdown.
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Latest government announcements for workers and businesses
Updated 6 November Get the latest news, announcements and measures to support businesses and workers during the coronavirus outbreak.
The high street business rescue plan
As different tiers of coronavirus lockdown come into force, we look at how shops, cafes and other high street businesses can come back to life
COVID-19: Complete list of business support for companies and self-employed
**Updated 6 November Complete list of government and other business support schemes and resources for limited companies and for the self-employed, during the Coronavirus crisis
Beyond COVID-19 - 15 businesses share their tips to survive and thrive
Fifteen small business owners tell us how they have adapted their business to survive and thrive following the coronavirus pandemic. Watch their video tips.
Eight bold steps for business survival during COVID-19
Business survival tips during COVID-19, getting straight to the point.
Q&A: Furlough leave and job retention scheme
**Updated 5 November Businesses are putting staff on furlough leave using the Government furlough scheme. We answer questions on the Coronavirus Job Protection Scheme.
Starting a business during coronavirus
New business ideas during the coronavirus lockdown or ways to adapt an existing business during COVID-19 outbreak.
Best helplines, webinars and resources during the coronavirus crisis
Businesses and sole traders are increasingly worried about the long-term impact of the coronavirus outbreak. We have collated the best resources to help you through.
Building an ecommerce website on a budget - checklist
How do you set up an ecommerce website without breaking the bank? Find out the key steps involved in building a website.
Create a safe workplace for staff and customers
Measures to help businesses create a safe workplace for staff and customers.
Rates relief for businesses during COVID-19
The government has announced a raft of business rate reliefs during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. We explain what it means for businesses.
Keeping your customers close – even from a distance
Keeping in touch with your customers during the coronavirus pandemic is more important than ever; top tips on customer care using email and text.
Pivoting in the face of COVID-19: How Wildgoose reinvented itself
When the COVID-19 crisis hit, Wildgoose saw a year-on-year drop in sales of 62%. Matt Finch, SEO Manager at Distinctly shares how Wildgoose pivoted their business and used SEO to survive and thrive through the pandemic.
How to take your small business online
How to establish an online presence so that you can market and sell your products online even during the lockdown