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Running or growing a business isn’t easy – especially under the current circumstances. Take inspiration from Xero businesses.

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Lessons from lockdown: Stories of collaboration

Accountants have been working hard to help clients get to grips with government schemes like CBILs and furlough. We share one story of a duo that have navigated lockdown and improved business performance. Read blog →

Kate Healy, owner and founder of Virtually Together

Kate Healy, owner and founder of Virtually Together

Kate Healy, Virtually Together

How Kate Healy created and launched a digital events company during lockdown.

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Louisa Ziane, chief operating officer at Toast Ale

Louisa Ziane, chief operating officer at Toast Ale

Louisa Ziane, Toast Ale

How Toast Ale relaunched their online shop to sell more 'planet-saving' beer during lockdown.

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Ralph Cochrane, founder of Creative Grid

Ralph Cochrane, founder of Creative Grid

Ralph Cochrane, Creative Grid

How Ralph, founder of Creative Grid, has pivoted his video and events business amid the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Sidonie Warren, founder of Papersmiths

Sidonie Warren, founder of Papersmiths

Sidonie Warren, Papersmiths

How Sidonie is sustaining her retail business from home: "Don't beat yourself up for not getting it all done."

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John Brownhill, co-founder of Food4Heroes

John Brownhill, co-founder of Food4Heroes

John Brownhill, Food4Heroes

How this charity is feeding the nation’s NHS workers during Covid-19.

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Loui Blake, founder, Erpingham House

Loui Blake, founder, Erpingham House

Loui Blake, Erpingham House

How Loui, founder of the UK’s largest vegan restaurant, is adapting his business in uncertain times.

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John Stone, director at Stone Tyre

John Stone, director at Stone Tyre

John Stone, Stone Tyres

How pivoting in a time of crisis added a whole new revenue stream for Stone Tyres.

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Hugo Shepard, managing director of Role Models

Hugo Shepard, managing director of Role Models

Hugo Shephard, Role Models

How this child education company moved their business from offline to online.

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Laura Jackson, co-founder of Popcorn Shed

Laura Jackson, co-founder of Popcorn Shed

Laura Jackson, Popcorn Shed

How this wholesale gourmet popcorn business switched to selling online, directly to consumers.

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