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Organisations sourcing personal protective equipment (PPE) face a minefield as unscrupulous actors take advantage of unprecedented demand. Here we list four things you need to be aware of when procuring PPE: 1. Benchmark prices “You should always benchmark the prices. They vary a lot so what you paid yesterday might be irrelevant a few days later. Double and triple check that the supplier has understood your requirements,” said Samantha Rousselle, procurement & contract manager at the Royal British Legion. 2. Check quality certificates The British Standards Institution (BSI) has been notified of a number of manufacturers selling PPE with false…

It doesn’t matter if you are a company manager or business owner, been in business for decades or recently set up. Each of us faces unique challenges under the pressure of COVID-19. At times like these, it’s natural to seek insights via trusted experts – from economics professors and medical scientists to what we read in the daily news. But – sifting through an avalanche of content is increasingly time-consuming and can lead to information fatigue. How do you filter out the small business advice for you? Whether you’re pressing pause on your business or sitting at a fork in…