For many of us, working at home might be commonplace and for some a totally new experience. Coupled with the extra challenges with children requiring support as they are now out of school for this extended period of time, home working may not be as straight forward as it sounds.
With the economic disruption deepening for businesses across the UK, the Chancellor once again announced a number of new economic measures to support businesses, individuals and employees.
The BPMA has scheduled a series of webinars to ensure members are kept up to date with developments in the UK economy, funding and assistance from Government and how the industry is responding to the unprecedented events surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.
At the start of the year, the UK economy approached the year positively. The refreshed optimism saw long held budgets being unlocked and order books filling. A few short months later and we find ourselves facing a very different period ahead.
Promotional writing instrument experts, The Pen Warehouse, and digital print pioneers, Snap Products, recently offered their state-of-the-art facilities to the BPMA’s education programme for an interactive training day.
With all advice pointing to keeping it clean, here is a summary of what we can all do to help stop the spread of infection.
With bookings underway for September 2020 and January 2021, Merchandise World organisers have issued a Coronavirus Refund Guarantee for exhibitors.
With news that the Government has confirmed on Wednesday 4th March that SSP (Statutory Sick Pay) will be paid from day one rather than the current day four, we set out the current advice compiled by BPMA member benefit provider, Croner.
With the news from Government on Tuesday 3rd March about the potential risks and spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the launch of its plan the BPMA has summarised the practical ways in which we can all play a part in helping stop the escalation and how we can support members.
Managing director Judith Tinker on the year ahead for the Reading business
The BPMA was pleased to bring back the Christmas lunch this year, returning to the Guoman Tower Hotel in London. More than 100 guests arrived at our own private entrance for the drinks reception, enjoying a glass of bubbly overlooking the fabulous Tower Bridge.
Following an eventful year for the merchandise sector and the country, the BPMA is focussing on the opportunities for 2020, says Angela Wagstaff
BPMA members were straight into the New Year building business with the traditional trip to the PSI exhibition in Dusseldorf.
When is the right time to buy and sell? Product Media got some advice from a merchandise dealmaker
Simple organisational steps can take the hassle out of cashflow, says Mike Collins
Briman Group businesses will be out in force at Merchandise World. Mark Alderson rounds up some of what they’ll be showing
When colleagues suffered from mental health issues, Allwag Promotions sought to make a change for the better, says Angela Wagstaff
5G is just one of the game-changing tech trends that we will see emerge in 2020, says Matt Pluckrose
An ethical approach to business can benefit all, and BPMA can receive discounted training, says Luca Ponzetta.
From 2020, companies face many questions, from the political climate to new and exciting challenges. Clive Allcott gives his predictions.
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