As furlough schemes enter their next phase, many employers have had to make tough decisions to reduce headcount as the severe downturn has lasting impact on orders. Across the UK, many talented and hardworking staff are finding themselves facing redundancy.
The government released details of training grants, calling on traders and intermediaries needing to make customs declarations from next year to apply for training grants from a £50m dedicated fund.
Schools out and as we face an unusual summer, many businesses are in the waiting game for slow and steady drip of budgets to be released. With end users looking for innovative ideas to surprise and delight customers, distributors are working hard to bring ideas to the table, working with suppliers to stimulate new orders and opportunities where promotional merchandise continues to provide the perfect solution. With many suppliers and distributors still in the process of bringing teams back into offices and off furlough, every ounce of energy is tuned to changes in pace and need, ready to capture every order on the horizon.
That’s right, we are back in print this September! We’re already working on a bumper issue, packed with news, views and opinions plus interviews and profiles on speakers at the BPMA Conference in September.
It’s been over 100 days since the start of lockdown and as we approach the end of July, change is on the horizon.
If you’re suffering from lockdown hair or just the thought of being served your favourite meal in a local restaurant is occupying every waking moment, you’re not alone! Most of us seem set to head for the nearest hairdresser but be prepared to wait even longer as waiting lists are reportedly 4 months for some salons.
The BPMA have been made aware of a recent scam that we would like to bring to your attention.
Tune in every Thursday for BPMA member webinars, hosted by interim CEO Carey Trevill, sharing insights, facts and figures plus welcoming guest speakers on select topics. We have also enjoyed guest slots for members who have shared their lock down business journeys, the highs and lows plus their learnings along the way.
Life is changing and with the announcement from Government that some sectors can start to return to work, with more guidelines to follow and rules to interpret, we are faced with decisions to make as businesses to map a path to the future.
Due to Covid-19 our May/June issue is brought to you digitally to ensure all home workers can keep up to date with the latest news and developments
British promotional merchandise manufacturers have joined forces with NHS charity HEROES to raise urgent funds for our incredible NHS frontline staff AND we need your help.
Within 48 hours of launching this valuable campaign, enough generous donations have been received from all sectors of the Promotional Gift Industry to fill 2000 goody bags to give to NHS nursing staff, risking their lives in the front line of the fight against COVID19. One thousand bags will be delivered immediately after Easter to the London Excel Nightingale Hospital with a further 1000 to the Birmingham NEC Nightingale Hospital by 17th April.
During this difficult time for everyone in the UK, the BPMA would like to understand how the outbreak is affecting your business and the industry.
Member benefit provider, Croner have some updated advice on the fine detail behind the Job Retention Scheme or JRS; here we have picked out some key updates for you.
Direct Route Collections has launched a service for SMEs to help them recover overdue debt – at a cost of £1 for unlimited usage with every pound paid donated to the NHS frontline to help with directly combatting COVID-19*.
It has been brought to the BPMA’s attention through a number of our members, including members of the Board, responding to a large volume of enquiries and requests to supply PPE or Personal Protective Equipment. It is estimated that global demand has increased 1000% in the past few weeks.
In these strange times where life and business are changing almost days, our ability to understand the current situation and need for knowledge is ever increasing particularly where the finer details are needed to make critical decisions.
Desktop Ideas and Print Run Promotions are heading up a nationwide appeal within the Promotional Gift Industry for the NHS staff at the London ExCel Nightingale Hospital. They urgently seek donations of branded or unbranded promotional gifts that can be made into packs to be given away to the dedicated nursing staff who are risking their lives on the front line of the deadly Covid 19 virus. This is your chance to say a massive thank you and do something to help.
Companies are recognising the importance of prioritising mental health in the workplace, and the business case to do more.
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