COVID-19 and commercial leases
Covid- 19 has created some significant issues for commercial landlords. Rachael Spalton at Longmores Solicitors gives some suggestions on how to resolve them. My tenant has asked me to reduce the rent. Should I agree? You’re under no obligation to agree to reduce the rent. A tenant’s requirement to pay rent continues, even if they […]
Is your business equipped to embrace change?
In recent months, so much has changed and not least of all for businesses across the UK. Millions have been forced to step away from their livelihoods for a prolonged period and the large majority will likely be looking toward a future inherently different from the one they envisaged at the turn of the decade. […]
Apprenticeship Levy – the unwelcome change
Misconceptions surrounding apprenticeships are beginning to change, albeit slowly. A 2018 survey carried out by The Sutton Trust revealed 64% of young people are more interested in undertaking an apprenticeship than studying for a degree – up 9% from four years prior. One of the leading assumptions is that apprenticeships provide lower-quality career prospects than […]
Bim Afolami MP joins biz4Biz Connexions as guest speaker
We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who attended our latest biz4Biz Connexions Zoom meeting on the 13th August 2020, with particular thanks to our guest speaker, Bim Afolami, MP. We were able to collect over £300 for the NHS who have provided us all with incredible support over the course of the […]
Cyber criminals continue to innovate
Most people who work in an office, with a work email account, probably consider themselves able to spot a phishing email. In fact, most of us are either too smart – or too suspicious – to fall for an email asking to verify our bank details or ‘unlock’ an account to fix a problem. It […]
COVID-19 – it won’t happen to me
Covid19 is new and virulent. Six feet apart or six feet under, will become the new mantra. It has clearly demonstrated the fragility of mankind as we anxiously search for a vaccine and in the absence of which requires simple but also severe “social distancing”. We have no choice but to follow the government’s instructions […]
Five tips for speaking under pressure
Being able to speak articulately in stressful situations is important for anybody determined to succeed. Whether being challenged, delivering a pitch of high consequence or speaking in front of a crowd, your ability largely comes down to how well prepared you are: With enough prep, anyone can be brilliant. Learn your facts and figures, prominent […]
Speech Chef – why writing a speech is like cooking a meal
On 5 March 2020 Wayne Pike and Bob Ferguson came to offer a three-course meal and explain why writing a great speech is like cooking an excellent meal. We would like to thank everyone who came to yet another wonderful biz4Biz event at the beginning of March and hope the event was enjoyed by all, […]