Latest updates and stories from Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and its Members

Twitter recently made the bold announcement that employees would be able to work from home “forever”. The change comes as companies across the globe weigh up how to manage their offices in the coming months - and beyond.

Commenting on the ongoing negotiations between the UK and the EU, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said:

“Businesses need the two sides to knuckle down and agree a deal.

Justin Deaville is Managing Director at Receptional, a multi-award winning digital marketing agency, based in Bedford. Founded in 1999, Receptional has been committed to driving more traffic, sales and profits for Bedfordshire businesses for over twenty years.

An exciting new business funding matching tool looking to revolutionise access to finance for businesses in Bedfordshire is released today 

In one of our recent webinars, Chris Davies at Sandler Training gave a powerful and motivating talk about how businesses can increase their prospect pipeline. Coronavirus has of course shaken businesses to their core, but as Chris argues, now is not the time to sit back and wait for people to be ready to start buying again.

Last month, Beds Chamber member Darren Kerr, Director of PostureFit, hosted our first-ever health and wellbeing webinar.

Visitors and staff arriving at Wyboston Lakes Resort will now automatically have their temperatures discreetly 

As High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, I am writing to ask for your assistance. Sadly, there are children in our county who have no access to computer devices to complete their schoolwork.

Increasing number of UK Air Ambulance Charities deploying Crēdo ProMed™ to protect and transport lifesaving blood products on board emergency response aircraft

WSA The Communications Agency, has gone from strength to strength over the past decade and a half. Growing from a team of four into more than 30 specialist marketing professionals,

When an appeal was made for people to help deliver essential medication for patients during the Covid-19 lockdown, Peli BioThermal’s Paul Terry got on his bike, literally!

The new drop point and network station will service Crēdo™ on Demand reusable shipping containers as South Korea positions itself as a major pharmaceutical hub.

Rett UK (registration 1137820) , is a small national charity with a HUGE impact, the only organisation supporting those (primarily girls) with Rett syndrome a physical and rare neurological disorder that causes profound and multiple physical and communication disabilities. 

Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of firms surveyed are in a position to partially restart

Lockheed Martin, a global defence and security company has been stepping up to support local communities across the globe. The corporation is committed to making a difference

Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that firms are ready for a gradual reopening of the economy but

• Self-Employment Income Support Scheme opens for applications today;
• Those eligible will receive government grant worth up to £7,500;
• Money expected to be in bank accounts by 25 May.

Wyboston Lakes Resort has launched Safe Events, a comprehensive plan and policy in response to Covid-19 to safeguard the health and safety of its staff, customers and clients to ensure the conference and training complex is ready for a safe reopening.

Despite the social distancing guidelines, in a strange way we are more connected than ever. Our sense of community spirit has flourished as people have stepped up to help the vulnerable and support each other during tough times.

Premier Tech is a world leading provider of onsite and decentralised wastewater treatment, water storage and rainwater harvesting solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Tech,

Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal the vast majority of firms surveyed say they will require three weeks or less 

This week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will start contacting around three and a half million customers who may be eligible for the government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to explain the application process and help them get ready to make a claim. 

Now more than ever, it’s important for businesses to come together and support each other. That’s why we’ve decided to host a series of webinars to help our members stay connected and informed during Covid-19.

Open letter to Prime Minister published as government mulls plan to lift lockdown

Pure Business Law - solicitors in Bedford - have launched a free Covid-19 legal support service consisting of 

Loan schemes still slow to help many cash-strapped firms – but furlough scheme preventing redundancies

Lobbying is a useful business tactic for influencing government decision making, particularly for businesses facing threats such as a tax hike or a new policy that could damage their product or service. Lobbying gives businesses a voice to influence the policies and regulations that matter to their business.

Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the vast majority of businesses surveyed have furloughed a proportion of their workforce, and are awaiting funds from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme as payday approaches for many.

Throughout these troubling times, managing your finances is critical to all businesses, no matter how big or small. Juggling cashflow, sourcing funding and managing costs are challenges for all business owners.

As we all adjust to working from home, video calls have become part of our daily working life. We are reliant on digital platforms like Zoom, Google Hangouts and Microsoft Teams to communicate and collaborate with colleagues, clients and suppliers.