Moving from working in a bustling office to a quiet space at home can be quite an adjustment. No more chats over tea, quick lunches with colleagues and friends or unexpectedly running into familiar faces. The decreased social contact can give you the “blues” if you don’t actively work to keep in touch with co-workers …
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Remote working has proved so successful for your business that you have decided to implement it long-term. But you are not quite sure what the remote working guidelines are and how it differs from regular office regulations. Luckily, we are here to help. Find out which guidelines you, as an employer or an employee, should …
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OVERVIEW This Bulletin covers the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcements, made this afternoon, for additional financial support for businesses affected by Covid-19 restrictions. INTRODUCTION The key measures are: The Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be expanded to support businesses across the UK that are required to close their premises due to Coronavirus restrictions The Government …
COVID-19 BRIEFING FOR SME’S ISSUED AT 2030 hrs on 9th OCTOBER 2020 Read More »
Working remotely would be a nightmare without the range of wonderful programs, apps and platforms that are available these days. Despite the distance between colleagues and the lack of a traditional office space with shared resources, these remote working tools can help you quickly reach out to a colleague. They enable you to set up …
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Many businesses had to scramble to institute new regulations and procedures when the Covid-19 crisis necessitated a shift to remote working. Since this new way of working worked so well, some companies are implementing it in the long-term. But moving from close-knit communal offices to remote home offices will require a few more adjustments and …
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Due to measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the move to remote working, shopping and even entertainment has been accelerated. Estate agents have also had to look at online alternatives to in-person open houses and property showings. Many people are already browsing for their new home online, so why not capitalize on that? In …
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With Covid-19 continuing to cause major problems for many businesses in most sectors we think it’s time to focus on sharing some fast, practical solutions and actions to kick-start the recovery. Based on the ‘Survive, Drive & Thrive’ webinars currently running for SME’s in London (part of the ‘Building Legacies programme’) we thought it a …
PANDEMIC TO PANACEA – BUSINESS RECOVERY IN 180 MINUTES Read More »
OVERVIEW Extended tax cut for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & national supplies The Government has announced the temporary scrapping of VAT on PPE for use in infectioncontrol has been extended until 31st October – saving care homes and businesses dealing with theCoronavirus outbreak about £155 million. Import duty on PPE continues to be zero rated. …
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There’s no denying that this pandemic has drastically altered the way we commute. Its resulted in a sharp decline in the number of people travelling to and from their offices daily. And it could be here to stay, for a while at least. There have, however, been several benefits to this alternative way of working, …
Working from home can significantly benefit employers by cutting down costs associated with office space, technology and communication. But employees can also benefit from remote working by seeing their expenses reduced. In July 2020 the Office of National Statistics reported that the number of people working from home had risen by nearly a quarter of …
