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On 23 March 2020 the world looked bleak as we all went into lockdown and COVID-19 created a new world and for individuals and businesses alike health and safety procedure became a number one priority. @BNIWoking members providing essential services such as electricians, plumbers and handyman services very quickly had to invest in PPE for … Read more
Work goes on – even in #lockdown2 and @BNIWoking member stats for invoiced work and referrals continues at a steady pace. But there’s always time to share ‘watercooler’ anecdotes even though our weekly meetings still rely on zoom. This week it was Anton Botha of Multiprop Property Maintenance, #MultiProp #PropertyMaintenance, reported a major investment in … Read more
Pandemic factettes of the week: Generation Z is more likely to subscribe to private health insurance. At a time when health is at the forefront of all our minds the insight was an interesting piece of information for the @BNIWoking team from Daniel Donoghue of Daniel Donoghue Healthcare Consultancy Ltd. For Daniel, a long-standing healthcare insurance … Read more
The cool of the early morning was very welcome at the weekly @BNIWoking Zoom meeting ahead of another working day in the 2020 #heatwave. Certainly, it’s not been much fun for Andy Dunn of #CleanlineInstallations installing cabling at a state-of-the-art recycling plant in high viz and protection gear. Although #locksmith James Parker has had an … Read more
Business referrals were flying around the virtual room at this week’s @BNIWoking meeting. In the week that the government eased restrictions on a number of businesses and travel, a number of our group of professionals are already reporting back on a pick-up of activity and interest in business. For Ryan Ford a co-director of @LDFFlooring … Read more
Graphs and stats – @BNIWoking loves ‘em! Who would have thought that out of all the weekly debriefs and anecdotes from members and our frequent visitors it would be our financial adviser Matthew Parker of #CircleWealth that has our rapt attention. Since #lockdown and the start of our virtual weekly meetings, Matt has given us … Read more
It’s more than wishful thinking – businesses are coming back to life. Perhaps happiest of all is flooring contractor Ryan Ford, whose company @ldfflooring, has severely restricted by the lockdown, was finally able to receive a carpet and install it for a client. Many @BNIWoking members, sharing their weekly updates over #zoom, continue to focus … Read more
The impact of the coronavirus on businesses of members and visitors has been a huge part of news updates at BNI Woking weekly meetings. Following Sunday’s announcement by Boris Johnson of an easing of lockdown restrictions in England, many were more optimistic about returning to their normal work. Some of the group are involved with … Read more
COVID-19 has created a new world and it’s meant businesses and BNI Woking members have been sharing updates on its impact on health and safety. For businesses that still have to go to a location or clients, it has become the norm already to wear protective clothing. Chris Winser, of Winser Chartered Surveyors, says: “When … Read more
Homeless people, destitute in the current coronavirus crisis, have now got a roof over the heads thanks to the swift action by BNIWoking member Clarity Home Solutions which provides property management solutions for landlords and tenants. Anne Woodward, owner of the HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) business, which predominantly covers Central and Southern England, told … Read more