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Business Improvement: our commitment to excellence through international standards

In recognition of World Standards Day on 14th October, Exemplas celebrates how standards help us provide excellent advisory services for businesses.

The Changing Wellbeing Landscape in the Workplace

Wellbeing and mental health awareness have been important topics throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as the UK experienced lockdowns, isolation and changing rules and regulations. Both businesses and their employees have needed to adjust their ways of communicating, living, and working. As the need to adapt has increased – allowing those who can work from home to do so whilst increasing health and safety measures in the workplace for those who can’t – the need to adapt existing wellbeing initiatives in the workplace and highlighting the importance of mental health have increased.

Net Zero – What is it and why businesses should strive to achieve it

Last month saw Net Zero Week 2021, the national week which raises awareness of the UK’s commitment to achieving net zero and how businesses and the wider society can act to support this.

An Updated Look at the COVID-19 Business Support Landscape

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government’s objective has been to “protect lives and livelihoods across the United Kingdom”. This remains the Government’s priority as the UK eases restrictions. Step 4 of the Government’s roadmap is due to begin on Monday 19th July, also referred to as ‘Freedom Day’. This step will mark a new phase in the Government’s response to the pandemic, moving away from tight restrictions on the public’s day-to-day lives, and towards advising people on how to protect themselves and others, alongside targeted interventions to reduce risk.

Levelling up financial support for local economies and businesses

Local areas can apply for financial support towards their economies and businesses from new Government funds.

The Year That Was: How Exemplas Helped Stabilise and Grow Businesses During an Unprecedented Year

As we approach our financial year end, we at Exemplas have paused to reflect on one of the most challenging years for businesses in living memory.

Confidence Boost for Businesses as Economy Begins to Reopen

In addition to its impact on public health, coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a global economic shock. Business owners may have concerns as businesses begin to reopen, but new research finds that their confidence is high. The number one concern for businesses is the time it will take to rebuild their customer base, and the key question in their minds is when will revenue return to pre-pandemic levels? The second most common concern for businesses is the need to adapt to meet COVID-19 safety regulations.

Why sustainability is increasingly important for businesses

In business terms, sustainability refers to conducting business without negatively impacting the environment, community, or society as a whole, and considers the impact that businesses have on both the environment and society.

Introducing Innovate UK Business Growth – re-imagining the future of growth support for innovative businesses

Innovate UK Business Growth provides bespoke support that grows and scales innovative businesses. Complementing Innovate UK’s project funding with intensive, specialist-led support, the most ambitious businesses benefit from the skills and experience of a dedicated Innovation and Growth specialist to identify the most effective ways to accelerate its growth.

Exemplas Trade Services helps 500 SMEs explore African markets

As a delivery partner for the Department for International Trade (DIT), Exemplas Trade Services (ETSL) hosted a dedicated “Africa Week” virtual event, helping to inform and support businesses’ exporting ambitions to African markets.

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