CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: SELF EMPLOYMENT GRANTS
The HMRC has recently announc that they expect to be contacting self employed people who they believe qualify for the Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) by the middle of May inviting them…
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FIVE DAY SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE WITH THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION
The Giftware Association has set up a Five Day Social Media Challenge to help out the home and giftware world. The purpose of the challenge is to support, encourage and inspire you to embrace…
JOIN THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATIONS COMMUNITY
The Giftware Associations has created a community to our industry to share knowledge, ask questions and hopefully learn from industry peers. The idea to create a safe place for our members to ask…
A STATEMENT FROM ASHLEIGH AND BURWOOD WITH REGARD TO COVID-19
With the impact of the outbreak being felt by businesses around the world, we wish to assure our business associates and colleagues of our continued commitment to our responsibilities in these uncertain…
HR ADVICE FROM ACAS
The GA has obtained extra HR advice from ACAS to help businesses with the tough aspect of HR during the corona virus crisis. Please see the below documents with the ost up tp date information from…
HARROGATE HOME AND GIFT POSTPONED
Harrogate Home and Gift has been postponed to next year, read the full statement from show director Kelly Grant below "I am writing to you with a heavy heart to update you that, as a consequence …
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION WEBINAR - TOP TIPS FROM WORKING FROM HOME
Join The Giftware Association for a webinar on Thursday 9th April at 10am – 11am with executive coach Penny Tunnell and HR consultant Karen Kirby from Greenshoot HR. They will…
5 DAY SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE WORKBOOK
The Giftware Association's '5 Day Social Media Challenge'. The purpose of this challenge is to support, encourage and inspire you to embrace social media to help you achieve your business objectives…
BUSINESS SUPPORT CALENDAR
Please see attached business support calendar which highlights key dates and timelines affecting different araes affected by the Coronavirus. You can download the PDF of the calendar here
UPDATE: CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOAN SCHEME
The Giftware Association would like to inform the community that there has been a significant update on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme The update can be found here: https://…
THE GIFTWARE COMMUNITY
As you may be aware, and have even joined us, The Giftware Association, JDA and BTAA have created a community for the home and giftware world. You can join the community over on Facebook Here…
LATEST GOVERNMENT ADVICE REGARDING COVID 19
This bulletin is issued by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and provides information for employers and businesses on Coronavirus (COVID-19). All guidance, information and…
EXERCISING DURING CORONAVIRUS
Looking after your health and well-being is very important at this difficult time to protect your physical and mental health. Many people have reduced exercise levels because they are missing their…
WEBINAR: IMPORT BUYER WEBINAR
In partnership with our service providers Blue Alligator, technology providers to the Giftware Industry, have curated a webinar which will help members with their buying processes at the current …
CLARITY ON THE CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION SCHEME
The Giftware Associations auditors, CROWE LLP have given us a clear breakdown of the employee retention scheme and what is means for your business. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a temporary…
WEBINAR:CRISIS AND HR MANAGEMENT
If you missed the webinar yesterday on Crisis and HR management then you can view the slides here. VIEW THE SLIDES If you would like more information or would like to speak to a member of the team…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY
If you haven't already, please join our online giftware community that we have created, through the powers of Facebook. This is a safe place for you to ask questions, share experiences and impart…
GOVERNMENT ADVICE DURING THE COVID 19 OUTBREAK
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Businesses and Employers Bulletin 25 March 2020 This bulletin provides information for employers and businesses on Coronavirus (COVID-19). All guidance, information and announcements…
DEFERRAL OF VAT PAYMENTS
The government has announced an immediate deferral for UK businesses of VAT payments that would otherwise have been due between 20 March to 30 June 2020. The vast majority of organisations file calendar…
HOW TO MARKET WHEN YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE ON LOCKDOWN
The reality of the situation is that our customers are living in fear. A pandemic is spreading and people are living in ‘lock down’.Are you worried about what this means for your business?How can…
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Dear GA Community, I want to start with a heartfelt thank you to our community for supporting us and joining us on Facebook in these uncertain times. This is our commitment to the whole gift and …
SHOW NEWS - LONDON STATIONERY SHOW ANNOUNCES NEW DATE
Due to the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and current government advice, Ocean Media Group has confirmed its decision to postpone London Stationery Show which was due to take place in …
MICHAEL WEEDON: - A HIGH STREET POINT OF VIEW
Longtime collaborator Michael Weedon gives us his view on the future of the high street in the current climate If there is one gift we would all love right now it’s the gift of certainty. What businesses…
WORKING FROM HOME - PART 2
Parents across the country are facing the daunting task of working from home around their children for an indefinite period of time. Self-isolation, quarantine, uncertainty about jobs and long term…