Dear Members, It looks as if China is going full steam ahead with its plans to destroy democracy and Human rights. It also looks as if the world will react. This could have a number of consequences for your supply … Read More
Dear Members, As we start to come out the other side of C19 (Let’s Hope) there are some salutary lessons. It could happen Again – This Winter We need to Help Each Other – Together – to Manage downside risk, … Read More
Small business grants – deadline 14 June More than £1 million of grants are to be awarded to small businesses in St Albans District that have yet to receive Government funding for the Covid-19 emergency. St Albans City and District … Read More
Dear Members, There is some new legislation released into parliament for debate. It deals with a range of protections for businesses and Directors looking to survive through the Corona Crisis. You, if I may presume, should be aware of these … Read More
Dear Members, Insurance has been in the News. Will Insurers pay out on Covid 19 related claims? If so will they all go bust? This is currently in Court. We expect a ruling soon. The key issue for members being … Read More
Dear Members, In our Ambassadors meeting this morning, we discussed, inter alia, the impact of C19 on the UK Economy. Here is the summary data from the OBR https://obr.uk/coronavirus-analysis/ There are a number of other reports on the site. Bottom … Read More
Dear members, When thinking about your staff and customers, it may be time to think about the changing dynamics of people working from home. I am reading a lot about Wellbeing, and the availability of Wellbeing Consultants, many recently qualified … Read More
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Dear Members, Mindful of the Stockdale Paradox, I think we need to be realistic. Will the economy bounce back? Or will it take time? Is the Government in control of Bounceback or are there other factors at play? How big … Read More
Dea Members, The Chancellor has announced a further extension of the Furlough to the end of October based upon 60% of salary details to follow. Our thanks to Matthew at Concensus HR for the following update In a statement to … Read More