It’s an interesting time for businesses and the wider economy. At the time of writing, the UK is over 4 weeks into lockdown, with many businesses shut, working in vastly altered circumstances or having had to furlough their staff. Data suggests that 69% of UK organisations are experiencing a drop in demand, and according to a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce, 66% of respondents have already furloughed staff.

For most business owners this will be the first time they’ve had to navigate a situation anywhere near this magnitude. In the spirit of knowledge sharing and support for small businesses, we’ve put together a list of over 45 articles, videos and webinars that business owners we know have passed on to us. Our previous article on free software during coronavirus may also be worth a look. We hope that the practical advice will prove useful, and that the leadership articles in particular will help you feel more supported at this time of change.

Agents’ summary of business conditions – 2020 Q1 (Bank of England – Article)

Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts (McKinsey – Article)

Competition law suspended (The Construction Index – Article)

Credit Insurers response to Covid-19 (Clearview Credit – Article)

Global Pandemic UK Global Outlook (KMPG – PDF)

The jury’s unsurprisingly out, but it is giving us a clue (ClarifyBD – Article)

The social contract in the 21st century (McKinsey – Article)

Weekly global economic update (Deloitte – Article)

Claim a grant through the coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme (GOV.UK – Guide)

Display screen equipment (DSE) workstation checklist (HSE – PDF)

RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19 (HSE – Article)

Rules on carrying over annual leave to be relaxed to support key industries during COVID-19 (GOV.UK – Article)

Support for Businesses and Employees (IDHH – PDF)

Coronavirus Business Help (Company Debt – Guide)

BHP COVID-19 Update Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (BHP – PDF)

Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of June (GOV.UK – Article)

Check if you can claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (GOV.UK – Guide)

Coronavirus Furlough HMRC Claim Calculator (Pento – Article)

Frequently asked questions about Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Leave) and related issues (Sherrards – PDF)

Frequently asked questions about furlough for employees (AT Globe Research – PDF)

Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert: video on furloughing (via Facebook – Video)

Ultimate Furlough FAQs – Updated 17 April 2020 (Ashtons Legal – Article)

Image from Coronavirus: what employers need to know about Sunak’s worker rescue plan (Financial Times)

Beyond coronavirus: The path to the next normal (McKinsey – Article)

Beyond Crisis – What Comes Next? (Quirk Solutions – Webinar)

Coronavirus Crisis 1 3 5 Plan (Reclaro – PDF)

COVID-19: Implications for business (McKinsey – Article)

Covid-19 Rapid Crisis Response Checklist (Boston Consulting Group – PDF)

Crisis management webinar (Chris Paton – recorded webinar, sign up to request access)

Getting ahead of the next stage of the coronavirus crisis (McKinsey – Article)

Getting practical about the future of work (McKinsey – Article)

Safeguarding our lives and our livelihoods: The imperative of our time (McKinsey – Article)

Slow Down to Make Better Decisions in a Crisis (Harvard Business Review – Article)

Will My Company Survive the COVID-19 Crisis? (Dr. Eve Meceda – Video)

Business leaders: Why now is the time to focus on the possible (BCMS – Article & Videos)

How to Lead Courageously During a Crisis – Webinar Recording (Harvard Business Publishing – Webinar)

Leadership in a crisis: Responding to the coronavirus outbreak and future challenges (McKinsey – Article)

Special: Airbnb’s Brian Chesky: “Crisis is pushing us back to our roots” (Masters of Scale – Podcast)

Stockdale Paradox: A Message for Uncertain Times (Jim Collins – Video)

Success Strategies for Entrepreneurs (Strategic Coach – Video)

Understanding the leader’s ‘identity mindtrap’: Personal growth for the C-suite (McKinsey – Article)

What Your Business Relationships Need From You Amid This Storm of Uncertainty (Inc – Article)

10 top tips for managing your remote team (BreatheHR – Article)

A blueprint for remote working: Lessons from China (McKinsey – Article)

How to manage online remote team meetings and 1-2-1s (Fresh Mindset – PDF)

Managing virtual teams – don’t get lazy with 121s (Social Pilot – Video)

Rowan Atkinson as Sir Marcus Browning MP on “Purpose” (Could be adapted by CEOs for the current times – Video)

WA Premier cracks up explaining it’s not unlawful to get a kebab (ABC News – Video)

If you’d like to get your business ready for the next crisis, Process Bliss can help get operations in order. Schedule a discovery call with us today.