As the easing of the lockdown has progressed, Surrey Chambers has continued to bring many informational and networking virtual events to life. Our first taste of a face to face event was the monthly golf tournament, which took place at

Many business leaders have had to pivot or transform their company to stay in business and to stay relevant in the new environment. However, many have not had the time -or due to furloughing some of their team, the resources-

Situated just outside the beautiful village of Shere, in the heart of the gorgeous Surrey Hills, our glorious country manor is set in 30 acres of picturesque gardens and woodlands, with a beautiful rose garden, grand lawns and stunning views.

On 16th July 2020 the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that the EU- Commission’s approval of the Privacy Shield was no longer a valid method of transferring EU citizens personal data from the EU Territory to

How the economy is doing Over the last 2 weeks we have received the formal economic analysis around the economy and employment, which unsurprisingly does not paint a great picture. Whilst these figures are national our own Surrey based surveys

In almost all organisations in which I have worked or coached, from FSE100 market leaders to smaller businesses, there has always been a love-hate relationship between leaders and the daunting one-to-one meetings. Throughout the years, various reasons were presented to

One step forward…. Having waxed lyrical about buying local last month it was good to see the government on the same page, offering incentives for people to go out and eat in their local restaurants, albeit only Monday-Wednesday!  For restaurants

At Business Doctors we have been supporting businesses throughout Surrey with questions and concerns they have had during the lockdown period. We have helped hundreds of business owners with everything from cash flow preservation to loan and grant applications through

1) Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme updates The government has launched a new calculator to help employers with their next CJRS claims. Employers can use the calculator to work out how much they have to pay their furloughed and flexibly furloughed employees,

Your international business needs multilingual platforms now more than ever As businesses start getting back on their feet, they need to adapt to the new norms. Face-to-face networking, physical interactions with stakeholders and store visits from potential and existing customers

It is safe to say that the widespread Covid-19 lockdown has caused seismic changes to our daily habits and routines. Perhaps more importantly, regular sources of support, like counsellors and charities, are under severe strain themselves. We want to stress

During these extraordinary times with Covid-19, our creative workshops have found a new virtual platform, forming an online community for our clients. At Oakleaf, we believe that creativity and better mental health go hand in hand. So, we wanted to shine a

Opening up the economy Writing this column every two weeks gives me the chance to reflect on the huge changes within that time. And there have certainly been many! As we go to print a number of previously closed businesses

Performance Enhancer The number one thing I get asked by leaders is how to manage their remote team’s performance. It seems that when we are able to have face to face meetings and lean over the desk to give advice

Is this you?   All sorted on the comms front now that you are working remotely, #workingfromhome.   You have read so many ‘how to work from home’ articles that you never want to see one again.   Ever.  

After an initially strong rebound, almost by default as economies re-opened around the world, the recovery now appears to be stalling, with real-time indicators of activity painting a picture of a recovery that is struggling to make significant further headway.

Surrey Chambers summary Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update  Job Retention Bonus:To help firms keep on furloughed workers, UK Employers will receive a one-off bonus of £1,000 for each furloughed employee who is still employed as of 31 January 2021. Kickstart Scheme: A

The “A” team was one of the best-loved TV series of the 1980s. A band of four ex-military personnel who helped communities who couldn’t find help anywhere else. They went above and beyond despite impossible odds. The team consisted of

Louise Punter-CEO Surrey Chambers of Commerce Opening up the economy Even over the last two weeks a great deal has changed in the world of business. People have started making their way back into their workplaces, non-essential shops have started

The economic re-opening is now well underway, with not long to wait now until restaurants and pubs open their doors once more across England. However, for markets, concerning signs of a resurgence in coronavirus cases mean we may have reached