BUSINESS
Recovery
FIRST STEPS to business
RECOVERY Understanding how the market has changed is key to getting your business back on a firm footing‌
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N mid-June, the UK government gave the go ahead for some businesses in England and Northern Ireland to reopen provided appropriate safety measures are in place to protect both
staff and customers. Other parts of the UK have chosen to take a more cautious approach and it may be several weeks before opening restrictions are lifted in Scotland and Wales. Some medical and mental health service
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providers, including dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists, podiatrists, and services relating to mental health have been allowed to reopen. So far, spas, massage parlours, gyms and leisure centres, hairdressers and beauty salons all remain closed. This can make it difficult to know if a particular modality would be eligible to open their doors to clients, so checking with membership associations and insurers is an essential first step when thinking about resuming work. Reopening is not simply a matter of opening your doors and expecting your clients to return. Instead, it is underpinned by economic restraints, changes in the way both you and your clients may feel, safety considerations and the need to get yourself back on a firm financial footing.
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