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All UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million to respond to new and urgent needs in UK and global communities during and following the Covid-19 pandemic. So if you are developing apps or software or involved in any way in producing something that might help to combat the impact of Covid-19 in any way then this may be of help to you. Please see the link attached for more information and online application form www.apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/covid19/overview.html?_ga=2.132369614.1982696048.1586162897-118536241.1578388957

Determining an approach for social media can be tricky during these tough times. So, if you would like to chat about your social media strategy, content or have a question you’d like answering, I’m offering FREE 20-minute calls to anyone who would like some advice this week.

In light of the Government update on Friday, please see below a summary of the current employer guidance summarised into FAQ’s.  If you would like to discuss any points further please do not hesitate to get in touch.  We have also drafted some template letters for employers to issue to employees to confirm their furlough status.  Please get in touch if you would like them.

We have an upcoming Webinar - Philip’s aim is to show members that there is support available to help them with any aspect of maintaining and growing business, looking for new markets, clients or industries, raising their profile, maximising business in times of uncertainty etc. He's also offering to any companies who would like to go into more detail on a 121 basis, he can then have a 30 minute session with them on another date.

During the uncertainty that lies ahead, VSP are on hand to offer advice and answer any questions C4DI members may have due to the Covid-19 virus and how is is affecting their business.

As a member of the C4DI community too we will help any member work through the range of government support packages outlined in recent announcements.

During the period we’re being advised to work from home we are still available for any questions on Mobile, Email and Skype. We’re also putting regular updates on the VSP Accountancy facebook page for anyone who would like to follow us.

This webinar is designed to help you address your business development response to the Coronavirus outbreak.

It will require a different skillset to succeed.

This is absolutely not the time to be a victim of circumstances.

In this webinar, Bob Spence will address:

• Business development in a risk averse market place
• Prospecting in a risk adverse market place
• Conducting initial meetings in risk adverse market place
• Creating decisions in a risk adverse market place
• Presenting arguments in a virtual environment
• Generating influence in a virtual environment

Some of the typical questions you may be coming across

We are currently navigating through an unprecedented turbulent time and I want all members to know that we are ready to help. There will be many things playing on your mind at the moment and it’s important that you get the right level of support. As somebody who has worked in the bank network for 10yrs I am eager to support in the following areas, both from a personal and business perspective. I must stress that this is available to all, including non-Barclays customers:

Bytes are running regular updates for customers around offers from the Tech Vendors during the COVID-19 Crisis. In view of the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, our technology partners are offering discounted and free of charge products/services to help with remote working. We’ve listed the current offers below to help you should you need it. If you would like immediate advice, please contact Bytes. We can help you with technology options to suit your organisation today and for the longer term. See details of our FREE Remote Working Advisory Service.

Our kind friends at Humber HR People have produced a small business guide full of practical advice to keep businesses afloat during the Coronavirus that they wanted to share with us along with their contact details if you wish to get in touch direct.

I am also happy to sign up as a coach to offer support around more business related issues (I am CIPD and CMI qualified – key strengths are in costing models, employment law, HR, strategies). I already provide support to young job seekers through a coaching and mentoring programme. Please contact Khalida direct to explore further: