Business

ProCo prepares for first green shoots
ProCo has lauded the power of partnerships after preparing the ground for the new business landscape ahead with a £1m CBILs loan as it starts to see the first green shoots of recovery.

European printing industry detailed in new report
Intergraf has published its annual Economic Report on the European printing industry, including the impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Quarantine exemptions provide some relief
Specialist technicians such as service engineers, and postal workers involved in the transport of mail, will be exempt from the government’s new quarantine measures – much to the industry’s relief.

CLBILS loan upped, but new restrictions come in
The government’s coronavirus loan scheme for large businesses has been increased from a maximum of £50m to £200m, but a raft of new restrictions have also been introduced around dividends, bonuses and...

Axel Springer boss speaks out on China dynamics
Axel Springer chairman and CEO Dr Mathias Döpfner has urged German and European leaders to “decouple” from China and forge closer alliances with the US and post-Brexit UK instead.

Forklifts: essential tool needs careful handling
Lift trucks of various kinds are necessary for the smooth running of printing firms of all sizes. Safe operation must be a top priority to prevent accidents.

Coronavirus survival guide, part one: Contracts
As Covid-19 continues to force the world into isolation, Printweek examines three key issues for management and finds advice on how to mitigate the impact of coronavirus. Part one is on removing risk...

Coronavirus survival guide part two: Employment matters
As Covid-19 continues to force the world into isolation, Printweek examines three key issues for management and finds advice on how to mitigate the impact of coronavirus. Part two is on employment...

Coronavirus survival guide part three: Insurance
As Covid-19 continues to force the world into isolation, Printweek examines three key issues for management and finds advice on how to mitigate the impact of coronavirus. Part three is on insurance.

Lifesaver business apps
There is a huge range of apps available to help with running a company, but which ones will make a positive contribution to your business?