Coronavirus / COVID-19 and your business

How is your business coping and what support do you need to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak?

The ongoing situation relating to the coronavirus / COVID-19 outbreak is clearly worrying for many businesses. The Chamber needs to know the impact this has had and may have on your organisation. We continue to represent you and will lobby government to get the support needed by businesses in Lancashire.

Let us know about your experience and expectations so the Chamber can fight for you during this most difficult of times.

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* 1. Contact Information

Name

Company

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Industry sector of your organisation

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* 3. Has the COVID-19 outbreak already had an impact on your business? (e.g. supply chain problems, staffing, reduced revenues or orders)

Yes

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* 4. What impacts have you seen?

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* 5. A collapse in demand is a very real prospect for some businesses. Is this something likely to affect your company and, if so, what is the likely impact?

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* 6. Do you predict any problems with cashflow and what plans have you got in place to mitigate the impact?

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* 7. In regard to staffing do you think you may have to reduce your workforce numbers either temporarily or in the long-term? (e.g. redundancies, lay-offs, freeze on recruitment)

Yes

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* 8. What do you expect to see happen with your staffing levels?

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* 9. How else do you see the developing situation affecting your business?

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* 10. Have you updated or developed your business continuity plan?

Yes

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* 11. What actions could the government take to help tackle the issues your business is facing and expects to face?

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* 12. What would you like the Chamber to do to help support your business through this difficult period?

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* 13. In what areas would you like to receive information over the coming months?

Managing cashflow & liquidity

Accessing grants and financial support

Credit Management

HR Issues

Key legal issues to consider

Remote working

General Covid-19 updates

Marketing & selling digitally

Business Diversification

Insurance liabilities

Cybersecurity

Crisis management

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Is there anything else you would like to tell us about how your organisation is dealing with or planning to deal with COVID-19?

The Chamber is here to help during this difficult time. If you have any questions or require support get in touch: 01772 653000 / info@lancschamber.co.uk