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Staying positive: Securing investment during a pandemic

Although almost all businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, early-stage startups are seeing the worst of it. Early startups depend a lot on investments as they…

Business SkillsFinanceStart upCOVID-19Digital transformation

Is it time for entrepreneurs to ramp up, restart, reboot or rethink?

COVID-19 continues to pose serious challenges for entrepreneurial small business founders. Figuring out how to start again in its economic shadow will not be easy. Is it safe to…

CommunicationCOVID-19
University of Nottingham, Nottingham University Business School

The Independent Food and Drink Sector – Planning for Post-COVID-19

What challenges are facing small businesses in the food and drink sector, and what support is available?

Small Business Leadership ProgrammeBusiness SupportCOVID-19
Leeds Business School, Leeds Beckett University

‘Effectual’ planning for recovery in the COVID-19 era

Expert advice on rebuilding your business

Business strategyFinanceCOVID-19
Derby Business School, University of Derby

Social isolation during COVID-19: what can managers do?

We are all in challenging times and homeworking has become the new normal. Managers are having to adapt their styles and are being increasingly dependent on the digital technology…

COVID-19Wellbeing
University of Bedfordshire Business School

4 Simple Brand Creation Steps to Improve Customer Engagement and Brand Recognition During Lockdown

Follow these four steps to maintain your brand after lockdown.

Digital transformationCOVID-19Marketing strategy

Why we need digital solutions for the post-COVID recovery

Digital skills will be vital for addressing the challenges of the recovery, argues Professor Mark Jarvis.

Business SkillsDigital transformationSecurityCOVID-19
Manchester Metropolitan University Business School

Frontline staff less able to raise safety concerns with employers

Business school research shows the structural and cultural barriers frontline staff face.

WellbeingEmployee EngagementCOVID-19Organisational culture
Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham Business School

Surviving this crisis and those yet to come

What can the UK's football clubs tell us about surviving the lockdown?

Business strategyCOVID-19
University of Nottingham, Nottingham University Business School

Homebased working in a time of crisis and uncertainty

Dr Oliver Mallett examines the evidence behind effective remote working.

COVID-19WellbeingEmployee Engagement
Stirling Management School, University of Stirling

Rescuing and resetting the UK economy after COVID-19 via debt-to-equity swaps

The Cardiff Business School team outline detailed proposals for assisting small businesses.

FinanceCOVID-19
Cardiff Business School

COVID-19 is driving the importance of data in retail: Part 2: The Knowledge Exchange Perspective

Almost every country across the world has reported cases of COVID-19 (McKinsey 2020), with governments taking different approaches as to how to contain the virus and limit its…

Digital transformationCOVID-19Marketing strategy
University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion

COVID-19 is driving the importance of data in retail: Part 1: The Research Perspective

COVID-19 has demonstrated the importance of understanding and using Big Data.

COVID-19Business SkillsDigital transformation
University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion

Post-crisis recovery and the co-creation of knowledge

What can crises teach us about effective business practices?

COVID-19Business strategyManagement & Leadership
University of Nottingham, Nottingham University Business School

Retaining employees during COVID-19 – don’t let your talent go to waste!

Aston Business School shares the latest takeaways from their small business podcast.

COVID-19Employee EngagementHR
Aston University, Aston Business School

Responding to a Blooming Nightmare: COVID-19 shakes up the Horticultural Industry

Coventry Business School breaks down COVID-19's impacts.

Macro factorsWellbeingCOVID-19SecurityInnovation
Coventry University, Coventry Business School

Turnover expected to halve for 70 per cent of micro businesses due to coronavirus, research shows

The research done by Sheffield University Management School and Small Business Britain aims to establish the support needed by the UK's small businesses.

COVID-19Macro factorsSecurity
Sheffield University Management School

Research shows self-employed affected most by COVID-19 lockdown

The Cardiff Business School team analyse those most at risk.

SecurityCOVID-19Entrepreneurship
Cardiff Business School

Coffee, communication and community: coffee shop culture in a time of COVID-19 and social distancing

Research from the Coventry Centre for Business and Society examines the impact of COVID-19 on one of the UK's most vibrant retail sectors.

COVID-19Macro factorsSecurityInnovation
Coventry University, Coventry Business School

Supporting the business community in the South of England

Portsmouth Business School shares the support on offer for local businesses.

Business SkillsBusiness strategyCOVID-19Digital transformation
University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth Business School

Boosting Profits in a Time of Crisis: Interviews with Small Business Owners

Small business owners share how they're keeping profits afloat under COVID-19

COVID-19InnovationBusiness strategyManagement & Leadership

Life After Coronavirus: What Does The Future Look Like For Small Businesses?

Businesses of all shapes and sizes have found themselves in an unprecedented situation thanks to the global Coronavirus outbreak. This potentially deadly virus has devastated every…

HRCustomer engagementCOVID-19Wellbeing

Your Business’s Cyber Security and COVID-19

The business school team from Greater Manchester Cyber Foundry share their advice.

SecurityCOVID-19
Lancaster University Management School,
Manchester Metropolitan University Business School,
University of Salford, Salford Business School

Dealing with COVID-19 – advice from a small business in the events industry

Two young business founders share what they're learning about business practice by dealing with COVID-19.

WellbeingInnovationCOVID-19

Proactive steps for small businesses to deal with the recent pandemic

The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has changed how the world does business. Financial projections for the coming year can be thrown out of the window, with companies having to adapt…

SecurityCOVID-19Business strategyFinance

Building support to help your business survive COVID-19 – tips from a latest podcast from Aston Business School

Aston Business School experts share their top 7 tips for businesses struggling under COVID-19.

COVID-19Business strategy
Aston University, Aston Business School

COVID-19: What to do with your business’s website

A graphic design agency share their 3 key tips for maintaining your business's digital presence.

Marketing strategyCOVID-19

Support for the self-employed during COVID-19: what to make of the Government’s announcement?

What does Rishi Sunak's announcement really mean for the self employed?

COVID-19Business strategyManagement & Leadership
Birmingham City Business School, Birmingham City University

How can small businesses protect themselves from COVID-19?

Henning von Spreckelsen, Small Business Charter Board Member, outlines some tips for SMEs in the current challenging times. There is nothing certain about 2020 except that it will…

COVID-19Business strategy

The Corona Budget and the well-being of small businesses

In his first budget the Chancellor Rishi Sunak signalled the commitment of the Government to addressing the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK. However, while the Government's concerns…

COVID-19FinanceBusiness strategy