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Why keeping in touch with customers is key for small businesses. EMMA JONES on how to stay productive and thrive during lockdown Emma Jones of Enterprise Nation gives tips on how small business owners can make the most of lockdown – and be prepared for the reopening of society Keeping in touch with customers and … Read more
CEO Ali Rafi co-founded the bgX app with Paria Ghorashi A delivery app, initially created to service the beauty industry, has been adapted to deliver essential pharmaceuticals during lockdown and to help the most vulnerable. The founder of bgX claims the app – which he describes as the ‘Deliveroo of medicine’ – could also be … Read more
The world is looking very different from how it did a few months ago, before coronavirus struck and sent economies into meltdown. As a result, the country’s army of small businesses is having to take a leaf out of Darwin’s book – and adapt to survive. The Mail on Sunday has spoken to the entrepreneurial … Read more
Seven in 10 dentists will go BUST by August unless Treasury acts now: MPs back desperate plea for financial aid Dental practices across the country were ordered to close their doors when the UK lockdown was imposed in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic Many are not eligible for any of the Government’s financial … Read more
As some large retailers begin reopening stores ahead of a moderate relaxation of lockdown rules, it’s fair to say things are looking a bit brighter for businesses. But small retailers and independent stores lack the big budgets, sizeable staff and space that giant chains have and many are wondering how they can prepare to reopen … Read more
Ben Noble, 17, earns an income from teaching others to play Rocket League For many parents, the sight of their children playing hours of video games while school is out thanks to the coronavirus lockdown might drive them to despair. However, some children and adults alike are increasingly etching out a career from gaming. One of … Read more
Andy Yates is a successful serial entrepreneur and helps and supports a portfolio of growth companies. He is a regular contributor to This is Money and teamed up with us to run the Great British Entrepreneur Challenge. He shares his tips for small businesses to adapt, innovate and come through the coronavirus crisis – and … Read more
Natasha Courtenay-Smith pictured with her children Annelise (7) and Finn (11) initially created the online classes for them and her nephew. Since the coronavirus lockdown started, many have created free virtual lessons for children. Topics vary from science to phonics, PE to history – and now, there is one based on entrepreneurship. Serial entrepreneur, Natasha … Read more
With Britons told not to go out during lockdown, you would expect people to be less concerned about their appearance but the online orthodontics industry is still growing fast. A spate of new companies offering money-saving at home orthodontic and so-called ‘teledentistry’ treatments have sprung up over the past 18 months or so. One of … Read more
Today, people of all ages are able to make money in ways that simply weren’t possible just a few decades ago. The rise of social media and faster internet means you can start many types of business from the comfort of your sofa. Often, another income stream can be created without great tech nous or … Read more