The war on the use of reusable plastic has never been an easy one. But since the Covid-19 pandemic hit it’s become even more complex, as the drive towards re-use suffers due to health concerns. For example, major coffee chains such as Starbucks are shunning the use of reusable coffee cups for now, in favour … Read more
ALASDAIR HUTCHISON: From the loan charge to pension saving, how parties can use the election to stand up for Britain’s army of self-employed By Alasdair Hutchison For This Is Money Published: 07:53 BST, 10 December 2019 | Updated: 07:53 BST, 10 December 2019 Alasdair Hutchison of IPSE Ahead of next month’s General Election, Alasdair Hutchison, … Read more
Jenny founded Digital Voices in April 2017 Landing your dream job in your 20s isn’t an easy feat, especially when it’s working for one of the world’s biggest and most successful billion-dollar companies. But that’s exactly what Jenny Quigley-Jones did at just 24. And then she quit. As she honed her skills and created a name … Read more
Robbie Allen is founder of The Thriving Box Co, which was launched on 28 April Freelance marketing consultant Robbie Allen has helped keep a number of small businesses moving through lockdown by launching a gift box service allowing them to keep selling their products. While many independent stores still face the pressures that have come with … Read more
Start-ups hit by the lockdown have been given fresh hope for survival as applications for the Government’s coronavirus Future Fund opened today. The new scheme, which has been developed alongside the British Business Bank, will issue convertible loans between £125,000 to £5million to innovative companies which are facing financing difficulties due to the coronavirus outbreak. … Read more
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
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