Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres across England, including many in Uckfield high street, are set to reopen on in mid-June once they are COVID-19 secure and can show customers will be kept safe. At the…
There has never been a time when the need for businesses to borrow money has been greater or more urgent. Using this simple tool, you can find out which Government Loan Scheme your business is eligible for in under a minute!…
In the current climate, video conferencing is proving to be a real game-changer and the lockdown has forced us to invest our time and effort into video systems in order to accommodate our entire workforce and service our clients. With…
Add your voice to Government thinking... SELEP is undertaking a second business survey, which seeks to go beyond their initial survey, which was focussed on understanding immediate impact. They are seeking to understand the ongoing pressures on businesses and how…
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…