Business First Network

Have you visited our new website yet? You'll find some great FREE resources you can download, as well as the opportunity to speak with one of our advisors about what we an offer (look out for the chatbox pop up!) buff.ly/2yhWZGG

Our new website is now LIVE! Check it out now, and remember, if you have any queries about what BFN can do for you and your business, make sure you get in touch! 👇🏻👇🏻 buff.ly/3fvSed9

ICYMI We've created a comprehensive report outlining the 59 FAQs surrounding the Government's job retention schemes. Download it for FREE now ⬇️ buff.ly/3dmURMB

Have you got any burning questions with regards to the Government's job retention schemes? Download our FAQs report for free now! We go through and answer 59 of the most common questions surrounding this aspect of government support. buff.ly/3fpYHGB

Earlier in the week, we posted some NHS stress busters! 😌 Did you come up with any interesting ways of relaxing whilst at home? Let us know in the replies! ⬇️

When you can get back to normal operation, do you have any business goals or targets you want to meet? 🧐🎯 Whilst we're isolated, you could start to set out some things you want to achieve with your business! Reply and let us know what goals you set ⬇️

Feeling stressed? Well that's only to be expected at the minute!🤯 Check out these NHS stress busters, but remember to ensure you're following the government's advice for isolation! Get creative, come up with new, unique ways of relaxing at home ⬇️ buff.ly/2RelGdi

What impacts has the COVID-19 pandemic had on your business? Are you finding alternative ways of continuing to operate?🔍 Let us know in the replies⬇️

What are you all doing to keep yourselves busy during self-isolation? Are you reading any business related books you would recommend to others? Let us know below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Many of you may be in the unwanted position of having to let go of staff at the minute. Naturally, you want to make sure you go about it in the right way. Download our FREE checklist, providing advice and support around dismissing an employee ⬇️ buff.ly/2UMExMl

Have you contacted your bank about COVID-19 relief? What about HMRC? Local authorities? 🤔 How long have you been waiting to speak to someone? How helpful were they? Were they able to answer any questions you might have had? Let us know below what your experiences were like ⬇️

Do you know what support the government is offering you and your business during the COVID-19 pandemic? Have you tried to access it yet? If so, we'd greatly appreciate it if you filled out our survey below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ buff.ly/39bYYIN

Here at BFN we recommend our incredible 24 hour advice lines, especially at times like these, but the government have provided an outline into how business owners can receive support during this pandemic ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Make sure to RT! ♻ buff.ly/2xKcs1D

So why join the Business First Network....

There’s is just a week left to respond to the Business Rates consultation. Here is the link if you would like to give your feedback. Respond at: buff.ly/2rb6yTQ

Happy Halloween Business First Members 👻

A big shout out to our newest member, Indie Fude. Check out the website, so many gift ideas....if there was any reason for gift giving coming up soon (🎅🤐) buff.ly/2JwlmTe

Download the Business First Network free Legal Checklist for Small Businesses. buff.ly/2o49nET Protection - Advice - Support - Savings

A study for the British Coffee Association found that the average UK consumer buys 132 cups of coffee a year. At average cost of £2.63, that is £347 a year. BFN members can use their membership plus card and save over £87 a year. Protection - Advice - Support - Savings

Welcome to our newest member, Ballymena First Aid 😀 Its worth checking out this very important service.... buff.ly/2N1phsn