One of our newest Chamber members, Jane from the Wealden Kitchen, explains a recent afternoon delight... At the outset of lockdown, I anticipated that our kitchen, which had only recently been re-accredited with five stars with Wealden Council Environmental Health,…
We’ve all heard the saying “One person can’t change the world” well we now know that’s not true after one person ate an undercooked bat! But what is true is the old saying made famous by Peter Drucker “If you…
Throughout lockdown, Open Door Digital have been publishing daily online marketing tips for small businesses. These are aimed at those who are looking for new ways to boost their business as the economy starts up again or who simply have…
As lockdown is gradually released, how will we best handle a return to shopping within our own high street here in Uckfield? Let’s be honest about this; many people will be a tad nervous about everyday shopping having done battle…
As the lockdown eases and the Government gradually allows offices to open, how confident are you that you have the necessary safety and social distancing provisions? The Government HSE department recommends that businesses install physical barriers to assist in maintaining…
Furlough Scheme extended until October The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October. Chancellor, Rishi Sunak told Parliament the furlough scheme would be extended by a further four months with workers continuing to receive…
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected life in every way possible – professionally and personally. No-one knows how long the effect of the pandemic will last and most importantly how long the economy will take to recover. It’s worrying times of…
Completing domestic electrical work has been difficult over the last two months, particularly as we do the right thing in order to protect our customers and families. We have served our community on several electrical emergencies and, with the correct…
It has long been the case that cyber-attacks have been increasing in nature given the advancements in technology. The creativeness used by would be criminals to obtain information by deception (phishing) for their own personal gain has also evolved. Unfortunately…
Local IT expert and Chamber member, Knibbs Computer Services, is urging business owners and managers in Wealden and surrounding areas to prepare for the end of lockdown now – even though no-one knows when or how it will happen. Expert…
