There is an enormous amount of confusion at the moment. Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt. Not to mention Disinformation, Rumour, Conspiracies. All this is encouraging cybercriminals to try and get computer users to give away information. Phishing, of course. With large numbers of people working from home,...
HHBA Member Nisanka Wickramarachchi can help you Manage Your Anxiety During Self Isolation. Book Here >> Building Resilience During Adversity – A series of Workshops. Workshop 1 - Manage Your Anxiety During Self Isolation (2 Part FREE workshop) How do you feel right now in self-isolation/ social distancing? Do you...
No one left behind: how the Big Support will help protect small business New research shows that more than two thirds of small businesses are expecting at least a 50 per cent drop in profits as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and consequent restrictions. This...
MSDC have set up an online website at www.GrantApproval.co.uk for local businesses to complete the full information required. If you have registered already on the system please use your same email address and password. We are planning to pay all qualifying businesses – there will...
Jacqui Smith from Homesmiths interiors is an interior designer. Here is her inspiring contribution. What is your business and how did you get into that particular line of work? “As a little girl I would decorate dolls houses and drive my parents potty, rearranging my...
Some legal headliners There are lots of topics that might be relevant to a business right now and I’ve tried to pick the most pertinent ones. If there’s anything you want to know more about please drop me a line. I’ve deliberately not focussed on...
Due to the ever changing situation caused by Covid-19 MSDC over the last week, have been in close liaison with other authorities on the running of the small business grant scheme (or Micro Business Grant scheme here at MSDC). Following their discussions both with other authorities...
Innovate UK are offering grants of up £50,000 for innovation projects: The purpose of the scheme is to support projects which focus on emerging or increasing needs of society and industries during and following the Covid-19 pandemic. Grant funding is offered for 100 per cent of the...
Find out what financial support you can get for your business. Contents Paying your employees Paying sick pay Paying tax Business rates relief Business support grant funds Support for the self-employed Support for small and medium-sized businesses Support for large businesses A full range of business support...
SEBS offer a variety of products and services to support your IT operations and allow your business to run smoothly, regardless of any technical issues you may experience. If you’re in need of full managed services, we offer IT support to both small and large businesses...
Are you worried about your business? Do you want to understand the new Furlough scheme available to companies? Do you want to claim on it? Read our Q&A More details regarding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be released but below is what we know so far. Please contact...
Starting a business can be a tortuous process and can be fraught with difficulties. Businesses stand or fall for a number of reasons and Nasser Elaheebocus (NE) of Business Pulse is all too familiar with these as he has worked with hundreds of businesses in...
Responding to the disruption and overall impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the UK government has introduced the CBILS provided by the British Business Bank for loans up to a value of £5 million, available on repayment terms of up to six years for term loans...
MSDC have set up an online website at www.GrantApproval.co.uk for local businesses to register – you will need to do this in the personal name of the business owner. If you qualify for a number of grants you only need to register once. We will...
Tickerage Wine is open to safely deliver Sussex Sparkling Wine to your door- special HHBA offer available - 10% off first order If you are keen to support and buy local and love finding out about hidden gems - then explore new HHBA member, Tickerage Wines....
Coast to Capital Backing Business Grants is a £2m fund that has been set up to provide grants to small businesses and social enterprises (excluding charities) in our area who have been affected by COVID-19. We anticipate that this fund will be able to help...
With the ‘Lock-Down’ situation in full swing, it is even more important to know there are people out there willing to help and support you, with your technology, computers, smart devices as you use them even more to work from home, keep in touch with...
We at the HHBA are keen to support businesses where we can during these difficult times. We hope that you feel the same way too. Now more than ever our local business community needs to come together and support each other. Please consider buying from...
Oliver Lashley from Pure Storm Digital Services and Clare Jones from Bright Light Film will be presenting our Meet the Expert session on Zoom on Wednesday 8th April 9am. During the current climate we are aware that businesses require clear and concise advise, this session will be packed...
Advice from John Hockaday - Local Edge (HHBA member ) To see what I mean, google "Diana Elizabeth Bridal", and you'll see a red banner on the right hand side - on a desktop - saying "Temporarily Closed" (It will just be red text on a...
At Love Luxury, we recognise the importance of self-care in order to perform better professionally, and to feel better personally. During the gloomy winter months, it takes even more effort to look after our emotional health but taking time out for yourself nurtures better focus,...
Dear Fellow HHBA Members I hope you are all well and managing as best as you can during these troubled times. As a travel consultant my business has been hit very hard so together with others have created a Facebook Group with the aim of bringing small...
In the third of our series on celebrating our female members and their achievements Rocky's piece seems timely with her expertise in resilience and well-being! Rocky Datoo, MCIPD, facilitator and resilience coach, mental health first aider co-founded RAW last year with Kate Anderson. What is your...
Just to let you know that the Government have now published the further updated guidance (version 3) on the Business Grants scheme. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-business-support-grant-funding small-business-grant-fund-retail-guidance-vers-3 As promised I will keep you fully updated on this but unfortunately we have been slightly delayed (I am very sorry about this) but...
Use this service to tell us how your business might be able to help with the response to coronavirus. https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-support-from-business The support needed includes things like: medical testing equipment medical equipment design protective equipment for healthcare workers, such as masks, gowns and sanitiser hotel rooms transport and...
Extra protection for businesses with ban on evictions for commercial tenants who miss rent payments Government has announced measures to protect commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of coronavirus from eviction: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/extra-protection-for-businesses-with-ban-on-evictions-for-commercial-tenants-who-miss-rent-payments ...
The Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Coast to Capital have announced a new grant scheme to help small businesses in addition to those being offered by Government. Details of the grants can be found on the LEP’s website here https://www.coast2capital.org.uk/backing-business-grants Key points about the scheme, which I hope...
As we embark on possibly weeks of working from home, how prepared are you for the inevitable exploitation by cyber criminals of the Covid 19 crisis? Whilst some firms are already geared to home working practices, many others have employees who will be less prepared and...
Have you advised Google how your business has adapted to COVID-19? We highlight four common scenarios that business owners find themselves in as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. We provide links to the advice and tools Google have provided to help us inform our existing and...
Get action, support and advice from business leaders and advisers and together we will tackle: working remotely, technology, trust, delivery, communication, working environment, children at home, mental health and well being Email emma@flexmatters.co.uk to be added to the WebEx list Flexibility Matters will facilitate a meeting with, Pfizer’s head of Diversity...
Please see our latest Blog summarising what we know so far about yesterday's announcement by the Chancellor: https://www.onthespottax.co.uk/blog/entry/2020/03/26/coronavirus-a-new-world-grants-for-sole-traders The grants are targeted towards established trading sole traders and partnerships who mostly live off their trading profits. This seems to be the last major financial package announcement for a...
The Chancellor, has announced a new Self-employment Income Support Scheme to support self-employed people who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. GOV.UK has further details about who is eligible for the scheme and how it will work. Self-employed people do not need to get in touch with...
As St Peter & St James are not trading through their shops at the moment they are trying to raise as much as they can on their eBay site. Due to this they are looking to borrow 3 digital cameras and 3 weighing scales for photographing...
On Wednesday 25th March we held our first 'Ask the Expert' zoom meeting on Business Finance in conjunction with Simply Business Finance Limited and Mid Sussex District Council . During this difficult time we're opening these events up to our members and non-members in the local area -...
The Government has released some new information about a tax helpline to support businesses affected by Covid-19. More information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tax-helpline-to-support-businesses-affected-by-coronavirus-covid-19?utm_source=abf58be4-7483-44cd-bb85-455b78fce0ae&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate The Local Enterprise Partnership (Coast to Capital) have set up an on-line portal through which businesses can record details of any impacts arising...
At the Jonathan Lea Network we have recently noticed an increase in enquiries about wills. We do hope this is more to do with many us now not having to go to work (or at least travel to their usual office) and therefore some of us...
Following further restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus announced on 23 March 2020, the Chancellor has announced that the retail, hospitality and leisure discount will also apply to estate agents, lettings agencies and bingo halls that have closed as a result of Covid-19 measures. The...
Below is information on the next Micro Business Grant Scheme which is scheduled to launch at the end of April. Micro Business Grant A4 flyer 2020+3 A guidance note is also available for businesses interested in applying. Micro Business Grant Scheme - Guidance Note v4 For any enquires regarding...
Here, at Travail Employment, we’re working hard to source employment for people whose work lives have been adversely affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. We’re taking an influx of calls from candidates who are able – and need – to work. If you’re business is within...
Join Stephanie Drinkwater for a virtual coffee, chat or call, please message first on sdrinkwater@handpicked.co.uk Regional Account Manager Hand Picked Hotels Dear valued guests, loyalty members and friends of Hand Picked Hotels Our wonderful guests and loyal and valued team members are at the heart of everything that we...
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With the ‘Lock-Down’ situation taking hold, it is even more important to know there are people out there willing to help and support you, with your technology, computers, smart devices as you use them even more to work from home, keep in touch with family...
The council have had specific concerns raised over the prospect of increased fly-tipping and particularly in relation to builders' waste as they continue to operate. In case anyone was unaware, the WSCC Transfer Stations (e.g. Burgess Hill) remain open for commercial waste and it is...
How to create relevant and authentic brand imagery on lockdown by Rebecca Downie. Read the full article here >> Rebecca Downie Photography - HHBA Member directory profile...
The coronavirus pandemic is set to fundamentally change the way we live our lives. It's an anxious and upsetting time, and while the primary concern is health, our financial wellbeing is also important. Many are worrying about losing their jobs, paying their mortgages and how...
Here is the link to the DMH Stallard website with all of our coronavirus related news and articles we have published to date - https://www.dmhstallard.com/coronavirus-updates There is a particular good one with Q&A’s about the Job Retention Scheme....
Just to let you know that the Government have now published the guidance on the Business Grants scheme. Please see the link below. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-business-support-grant-funding As promised I will keep you fully updated on this but as previously stated we are hoping to write out this week to...
First webinar this week, details in Eventbrite. Practical, action-focused approach to navigating this crisis. Thursday 26th 9am. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-business-rescue-toolkit-tickets-100798785882 by Steve Jebson - Business Doctor - HHBA member directory profile ...
If you are currently suffering from staff shortages, need sickness cover or need some help because you can’t set up your employees to work from home. If you still have a load of admin that needs doing, I can be up and running the same-day...
Gain knowledge confidence and skills in moving your marketing to video during these challenging times. Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom : https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upYkceyhrjgv_TyYQ8BqFjtzkt2pqhQwiw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. I look forward to seeing you there Clare Jones Video Coach Bright Light...