Month: January 2021

Graphic between years 2018 to 2022 and showing the year where COVID started

Read about how Vocavio, Coffee Plant, and Responsive Personnel handled 2020

Alex Swabey January 14, 2021 0 Comments
A few weeks ago we asked our customers how they coped during 2020, with lockdowns, confusing guidelines, and tough trading conditions. Here are the stories of the three customers who have got in touch so far about their experiences, Vocavio, Coffee Plant, and Responsive Personnel. You can read about their stories using the article links below: We're still in the process of creating more blog...
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Shop owner wearing a face mask holding a "Closed" sign on the front door during lockdown

Which shops can open in lockdown and what are the rules?

Chris Grant (he/him) January 14, 2021 0 Comments
Non-essential shops are currently closed as part of a national lockdown to combat coronavirus although they are currently allowed to open for click and collect, although from Saturday, Scotland will follow Northern Ireland in restricting this service to essential retailers. Which retailers are allowed to open? Any retailer selling "essential" goods and services may stay open to the public as...
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Danny Kimber, Managing Director of Responsive Personnel, looks back on 2020

Camilo Pires January 10, 2021 0 Comments
We here at O’Brien Media have asked our customers how they have found 2020 to be. Through the various lockdowns and guidelines, Danny Kimber shares how he and his team at Responsive Personnel have coped throughout these testing and unprecedented times. They also share how we here at O’Brien Media have helped them throughout the 2020. Who would of thought that 2020 would pan out the way it has...
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Beware of COVID scams circulating in the UK

Chris Grant (he/him) January 09, 2021 0 Comments
In recent weeks a number of attempted COVID-19 related scams have emerged across the country, including: people receiving text messages informing them that they are ‘eligible’ to apply for a vaccine and then asking them to provide bank details people receiving text messages that claim to be from the HMRC inviting them to claim for a ‘grant’ scammers looking to take advantage of...
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Summary of existing government economic support for businesses

Chris Grant (he/him) January 08, 2021 0 Comments
New Coronavirus (COVID‑19) support measures have been made available to employers and the self-employed, including sole traders and limited company directors, across the UK. You may be eligible for loans, tax relief, "time to pay" periods, and cash grants, whether your business is open or closed. Use the business support finder at gov.uk to see what support is available for you and your...
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