Startup support during COVID
Don’t feel alone!
It doesn’t matter if you are in a lockdown or partial lockdown It can be seriously tough, no matter who you are, but even more so if you are trying to run your own business in times like this. It is lonely at the best of times, and right now it can feel like everything is going against you and you have few, if anyone, to turn to.
I live in England, and we have just entered a new 4-week lockdown, which might end up as longer, and I am going to try and record a short video every day or so, which will highlight some useful organisations/ tips/ insights/ advice that I have come across that I hope will help you. I am not going to pretend that it will cover everything, but I will try my hardest to highlight and link to those organisations/ initiatives that can support you and ensure you don’t feel so alone at a tough time like this. Everything I mention I will try and ensure is free or very low cost, as I know how tight money is right now!
The newest video will always be at the top and any links I mention will be directly below it.
If there are any advice/ links/ insights you have that you can share, please do flag up in the comments below and I will also try and cover them in future videos.
Video from 3rd Dec 2020 (Mental health)
This is the 10th and final video in my startup business support during Covid-19 series. In this video, I focus in on mental health and the importance of looking after yourself. It is a bit of a personal video for me so i hope you find it of use in a small way. Please don’t hide away from mental health, always be willing to talk about it and reach out for support.
Mind - fantastic organisation offering great support. Please check them out
Sarmatians - a great body that can support you at points when you need it
Video from 3rd Dec 2020 (sum up of support)
This is video 9 in my startup business support during Covid-19 series. In this video I sum up some of the previous videos I have done and the organisations I mention that all provide excellent help. I have listed the tops ones below and also be sure to check out my blog and podcast which are full (hopefully) of useful information and advice!
Martin Lewis - the money-saving expert, really worth checking out from both a personal and business point of view.
IoD - strong particle hub focused towards directors
Tech nation - tech-focused but great resource and hub
FSB - useful events and support
CBI - good hub giving loads of support
Enterprise Nation - proactive guides, events for small startups
British Business Bank - Insights on gov support out there
British Libary - a great resource for startup and scale-up support
Video from 25th Nov 2020
This is video 8 in my startup business support during Covid-19 series. In this video I cover:
Natwest - their entrepreneur accelerator is good and free and they have a load of support in this area too online
CBI - usually a bigger business focus but they have some great factsheets and free support via the COVID hub that are useful for founders
Podcast - focused on the importance of finding the right community and the support it can give with the Founder of BEYOUROWN
Blog - looking at falling in love with your startup again and how to keep motivated
Video from 20th Nov 2020
This is video 7 in my startup business support during Covid-19 series. In this video I cover:
Shell LiveWIRE - more competition that direct support, but great if you get into their programme
Tech Nation - their covid hub is full of useful links, well worth a few minutes to look over
FSB - their coronavirus hub has a tonne of info/ tool kits/ advice, check it out
Blog on mental health during lockdown - excellent tips/ advice from a range of experts
Video from 18th Nov 2020
This is video 6 in my startup business support during Covid-19 series. In this video I cover:
Video from 16th Nov 2020
This is video 5 in my startup business support during Covid-19 series. In this video I cover:
Startups website:
Video from 13th Nov 2020
This is video 4 in my startup business support during Covid-19 series. In this video I cover:
Video from 11th Nov 2020
This is video 3 in my startup business support during Covid-19 series. In this video I cover:
Video from 10th Nov 2020:
This is video 2 in my startup business support during Covid-19 series. In this video I cover:
Video from 9th Nov 2020:
This is video 1 in my startup business support during Covid-19 series. In this video I cover:
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