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@writes_nj @Bionic_Business Hi! How have you found working from home? Are you used to this as a freelancer, or has it been an adjustment?

@Bionic_Business A1: It's been tough and many businesses are laying off freelancers until this is all over. Luckily, other clients are busier than ever so it's been a case of focussing my efforts in the right places #BionicBizChat

And we’re off. Q1: Have you been able to adapt your biz to survive the ‘new normal’ & what’s been your biggest challenge? Remember to include “A1” at the beginning of your reply and the hashtag #BionicBizChat 🙂

@SarahLouiseJx @Bionic_Business Hi Sah, how are you finding working at home? Are you managing to have a balanced work life balance?

@Bionic_Business unexpected silver linings for me are, due to the nature of my clients, my workload has gone up. However, I’m not counting my 🐓 🐓 🐓 as I know this situation could change just as rapidly as it started! No time for yoga in week but that’s my self-care at wkends #BionicBizChat

On to... Q2: How are you looking after yourselves at the moment & have you experienced any silver linings? Just include A2 at the beginning and #BionicBizChat in your reply :)

If you enjoyed taking part in our first #BionicBizChat (or want to get involved), join our online chat group for peer-to-peer support and lots more #SmallBusinessAdvice 👇 discordapp.com/invite/M2Kbud #BeABionicBusiness #SupportLocal

@DJWoodfield @Bionic_Business thank you @DJWoodfield

@HTummey @Bionic_Business The UK government has declared coronavirus a 'notifiable disease' - disappointingly this doesn't automatically mean insurers will cover you as every policy is different - our guide to finding out if you are covered may help: bionic.co.uk/blog/does-busi…

Q4: Does your #BusinessInsurance cover you for coronavirus? Include A4 and #BionicBizChat in your reply

@connectpdi @Bionic_Business @ThinkBizLoans @DJWoodfield @Joe_m_wood @tomgrange1 I'll DM you an example of the letter 😊

@HTummey @Bionic_Business @ThinkBizLoans @DJWoodfield @Joe_m_wood @tomgrange1 Good question @htummey I’ll check that out. Thanks for the advice #BionicBizChat

Bonus Q: And one last bonus Q from us! Do you have any burning finance, insurance, broadband, energy - or any general questions - for us? Now's your chance to pick our virtual brains. Fire away! @ThinkBizLoans @DJWoodfield @Joe_m_wood @tomgrange1 #BionicBizChat

An hour of practical advice, in-the-same-boat-support & kind words – topped off with a dollop of hope & humour. Thank you to everyone who took part in our first #BionicBizChat today. You were brilliant. Search the hashtag and click Latest to catch up on all that went down!

@ThinkBizLoans @Bionic_Business Great, thank you! I'll share this link with Louise, so she can get some guidance thinkbusinessloans.com/covid-19

@HTummey @Bionic_Business The government say a lot of things, from one day to another. Our experts can definitely give you advice here. There are plenty of options for directors and their business

Q3: Have you tried to access the government’s financial assistance and how did it go? Just include A3 and #BionicBizChat in your reply

@ThinkBizLoans @Bionic_Business Thank you Jamie - really helpful.

@HTummey @Bionic_Business Grants are a very different process to loans and can take quite a bit longer. Whilst you can’t beat the price of a grant (it’s free🕺), perhaps it’s worth looking at a cash flow loan to tide you over in the meantime

@connectpdi @Bionic_Business @ThinkBizLoans @DJWoodfield @Joe_m_wood @tomgrange1 My friend owns a tree surgery business and has a letter confirming it is essential work. Does your contractor have that?

@Bionic_Business @ThinkBizLoans @DJWoodfield @Joe_m_wood @tomgrange1 Should I be sending my staff to a construction site if I don’t class it as essential but main contractor does? #BionicBizChat

@Bionic_Business In terms of my own pay I thought I qualified for the self employed pay out but as a director I don’t. According to AAT, directors do not get this but according to the govt yesterday we do! Pure confusion! @ThinkBizLoans anything you could advise here? #BionicBizChat

@Bionic_Business *on behalf of Louise, HART restaurants* Staff need the pay the government have promised. But I can’t give it, as the gov don’t know they'll pay it - putting us biz owners in a difficult position as staff think we are ‘screwing’ them!

@Bionic_Business #BionicBizChat

@Bionic_Business Posting on behalf of Louise, owner of HART restaurants. We haven’t tried for the government financial assistance yet purely because we are still trading but also because there has been no clear instruction of how to access this.

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Morning #SmallBusinessOwners! Welcome to our 1st #BionicBizChat. Today we’re joined by our Insurance Director @DJWoodfield, our broadband expert @tomgrange1, finance expert Jamie @ThinkBizLoans & our energy expert @Joe_m_wood #BionicBizChat 👋

@SarahLouiseJx @Bionic_Business Same here - cuppa at the ready!

@Bionic_Business Looking forward to this! Will ready a ☕️ and maybe even a 🍪 in anticipation ✊ #BionicBizChat

Woo hoo. It's your alert to say the Bionic Biz #TwitterChat is taking place in 45 mins! Who's ready to chat #smallbusinesstips & #SupportingSmall with our experts? Will you have hot drink? Biscuits? Search #BionicBizChat and click on Latest tab to join in from 10.55am-midday

Who's joining us this Thurs at 11am, here, for our #BionicBizChat? We'll be talking about how to support & save #SmallBusinesses during the #CoronavirusPandemic. Let us know if you'll be joining in the comments👇 Look forward to seeing you. Cuppas, mandatory.#BeABionicBusiness

Fancy a chat with us & fellow #SmallBusinessOwners? We'll be discussing ways to keep small businesses going during the #CoronavirusPandemic - & sharing tips - during our 1st Twitter Chat next week. Save the date 👇 🗓️ Thurs 2 April, 11am-midday #BionicBizChat #TwitterChats