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JuliaClementsRoche
??️? Are there any small business owners here who are feeling the negative impact of rising inflation, such as materials, labour and energy costs, and are happy to discuss what they are doing to try and mitigate the impact of these rising costs? Please get in touch ASAP.??️?
JuliaClementsRoche
??️? Tomorrow is the anniversary of the Brexit vote. If you knew what you know now, would you have voted differently? ??️?
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JEREMY HAWKE
No I would have still voted to remain with our biggest trading partner that we have had in the history of our country as opposed to being free to do a deal with the country of Jordan . Nothing wrong with Jordan I am sure it is a very nice place but I dont actually recall too many members on here doing business over there . :)
gpietersz
I would still vote leave. We are close to a free trade agreement with India and a number of other countries and our trade deals are with growing economies, not with the world's slowest growing region. None of the "project fear" claims of an economy collapse and mass unemployment have proved true.
JuliaClementsRoche
??️? Did your business start as a side-hustle, but took off, and it is now your main source of income? ??? Please get in touch with me today if this sounds like you and you're happy to chat about your experiences.
JuliaClementsRoche
I'm also looking to speak to a new UK tech startup that's happy to talk about their experiences trying to get early stage funding. DM ASAP is you can help.
JuliaClementsRoche
ITV News is keen to film some visual businesses in Wakefield this week as part of a piece about the by-election. Filming needs to take place between 10am and 4pm on Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday this week. DM me if you can help!
JuliaClementsRoche
?️We've had a media enquiry this morning from a women's magazine that is looking to speak to women who have set up a business with a friend and have an interesting story to tell. Is this you? Please DM me if it is!?️
JuliaClementsRoche
?Some of the long-lead media titles are already starting to plan for Christmas, and we've had an enquiry from a publication that would like to hear from any UKBF craft businesses for a Christmas gift guide. Please DM me if you have any craft gifts, kits or books that you'd like to promote.?
JuliaClementsRoche
?Did you set up successful online businesses in lockdown, but have now invested in a physical shop? Please DM today for a potential BBC feature opportunity.?
JuliaClementsRoche
? Do we have a Midlands-based business owner who relies on their car for their business (ie taxi driver, mobile beautician, carer etc) and is available tomorrow morning for a report on rising petrol prices for 5 News ITN? Please DM me by 5pm today if you can help! Thank you. ?
JuliaClementsRoche
?️??It's Men's Health Week this month and I'm looking for tips from male small business owners on keeping healthy. This is for an article in a popular online publication. Please DM me by Friday this week if you have advice to share!???️
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40 years but ....My wife is faster than me !
Atom London
My partner got a dog recently so I'm out in the local parks a couple of times a day. Just being away from the desk, has really helped me de-stress. Having a dog means I have random. neutral conversations with people and being outdoors helps me be present in the moment instead of too much in my head with business issues. I'd recommend anyone to take a break in nature if possible, even if it's just a walk for a while.
JuliaClementsRoche
?️??️Do we have any businesses in the UKBF community that have benefitted from people working from home (WFH)? I'm looking to speak to business owners that have seen an increase in profits or sales that could be attributed to people WFH ie a sandwich shop in a residential area. Please get in touch if you can help!?️??️
JuliaClementsRoche
?Channel 5 News is looking to film with a business owner who relies heavily on driving (i.e taxi driver, window cleaner, painter/decorator etc) but is finding it increasingly hard due to these price rises for fuel. They're looking to film tomorrow within 2hr radius of London or in the North of England. Please DM me today if you can help!?
JuliaClementsRoche
?Good morning! Really tight turnaround on this one, but I'm interested in speaking to a small business that's based in Tower Hamlets. This is for a Channel 5 recording this afternoon. Please get in touch with me directly this morning if you are local to that area and can help. ?
JuliaClementsRoche
??️What do you want from an emergency budget? Interested to hear what you'd want to see if one was to be announced - would it be greater tax deductions on business rates, cuts to energy VAT, reversal of the NI increase???️
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JuliaClementsRoche
??️ A national newspaper is looking to speak to any students or graduates who used their student loans to start up businesses or invested them in other creative ways. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, please get in touch with me today!??️
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Ozzy
I was listening to Martin Lewis talking about investments this week and with interest rates as they are at the moment, he was recommending people look at long term investments now if they have the reserves to do so.
JuliaClementsRoche
?️??️Looking for people who set up their own business aged 65+...especially someone who had a big career switch, big financial success or runs an online/tech-reliant business. This is for a positive lifestyle piece in a national paper. Please DM me today if you are interested.?️??️
JuliaClementsRoche
??? I am looking for a family or business (preferably within a 2-hour radius of London or in the North of England) that's struggling with costs and will be affected by the possible interest rate increase. If this is you and you're free for a TV interview tomorrow morning, please contact me this afternoon for more information.???
JuliaClementsRoche
?️A Sunday paper is looking for people who successfully changed career in their 50s/60s. They're particularly interested to hear from anyone who moved into dog walking/grooming, logistics/transport, started a small business (in something different from their previous career), counselling, coaching. Please get in touch before 3/5/22 if you're interested in being included.?️
JuliaClementsRoche
??️? A national newspaper is looking for people who have moved abroad and have started businesses, as well as people who have moved abroad and now work remotely. If you are interested in sharing your story, please get in touch. You’d need to be happy sharing images and your story with national media, and for people to promote your business. Deadline 12/05/22 ??️?
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JuliaClementsRoche
?️?️?️I'm on the lookout for finance/money experts to give some tips for a couple of women's magazine money-saving articles. The first will be about ways to save money on things like subscriptions. The second will be about 'future-proofing our finances'. Please get in touch with me before the end of this week if you can help! ?️?️?️
Ozzy
Have you subscribed to the UKBF Stories podcast yet? Launching on 3rd May, don't miss it!
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jnc
Hi Ozzy,
hope you are well. I would have loved to get on your webinar re raising finance, but as I am unable to log on at the specified times - do you record them and replay them through your podcast/youtube so we can watch at our leisure?

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Sean
Ozzy
@jnc yes it will be published on our YT channel at a later date. Will announce when that happens in our newsletter.
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The Resolver
After 15 years advising on UKBF about company law and on how to resolve shareholder disputes, its time to go live."The Resolver Live" will be held online on May 12th (5pm to 7pm.) All attendees receive a free Shareholders Agreement to avoid many of the problems UKBF members report. More details at www.tinyurl.com/The-Resolver.
JuliaClementsRoche
??️? Any Bolton based businesses here? I have a regional newspaper in your area looking to speak to business owners in Bolton today about productivity levels in relation to staff working from home. Can you help? ??️?
JuliaClementsRoche
??️? We have been asked by a national broadsheet paper to help find a case study of someone around retirement age who is working in retirement to boost income. This is for an article they are writing on the cost-of-living crisis. If you are interested in helping, please get in touch with me today by DM. Thanks! ??️?
JuliaClementsRoche
??️? Do we have any tax experts here who could help put together some top tips to help workers save money in light of the National Insurance tax rise? This is for a national press enquiry. Please get in touch by the end of today if you can help! ??️?
JuliaClementsRoche
??️? We're looking for business owners who are happy to talk about the impact of rising prices on their business/family life for a couple of national newspaper features. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact me today. ??️?
JuliaClementsRoche
??️? We have a journalist who is seeking personal case studies from entrepreneurs or freelancers who find themselves struggling with financial difficulties due to the current economic climate. This will be for a national feature paired with expert suggestions of what can be done to better support this sector. Is this sounds of interest to you, please get in touch with me this afternoon! ??️?
JEREMY HAWKE
A problem that keeps reappearing on UKBF at the moment are companies in distress with corona virus loans . From where I am sitting here you have to wonder if this was a good idea at all . I hope they did save some companies but those that are in trouble have only had their debt increased
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