Combat The Crunch

Combat the Crunch IllustrationThe effects of the recession are being experienced by all companies.

The most significant issue mentioned by many businesses is availability of cash. It is clear that bank lending is taking longer to arrange and when available, is expensive.

There is declining confidence amongst businesses that the banks are able to help. At the other end of the financial process many companies are taking longer to pay with many companies extending payment terms to 60, 90 and even 120 days. This is causing cash flow problems for many companies.

The Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce is committed to keeping in constant contact with both its members and the wider business community during the recession to adapt its services to have the greatest impact on business during this challenging time.

DNCC's Combat the Crunch programme has been developed to aid business in providing platforms to assist businesses that are under increasing pressure as a result of any aspect of the recession and to keep in constant contact to gather information which can be used to further strengthen DNCC's offering at this time and to collate information for local, regional and national use to further guide government response.

We're here to help!

The Chamber at your service in difficult times

There's a raft of cost saving services available to help members: difficult times can mean challenges in relationships with your staff, and Chamber HR is the solution.

This comprehensive human resource service, delivered through the Chamber HR website and dedicated 24 hour advice line, provides:

  • A compliant contract of employment, employee handbook and  health and safety policy
  • A description of the law and considerations relating to employment law
  • Over 170 downloadable policies, forms, documents, letters, templates and fact sheets
  • Unlimited 24 hour, seven-day human resource advice
  • Preferential rates for bespoke consultancy   

The Chamber HR Advice Line provides fast and accurate guidance on all questions of human resource and health and safety. Advisers will balance their explanation of the law with guidance on the practical alternatives that are present in any given situation.

The Chanber HR website is constantly updated and provides the ideal solution for dealing with day to day problems; the 24 hour telephone advice line completes the service. Alternatively should you need further support you can upgrade to one of the Chamber HR Plus packages. Log on to the website or call the 24 hour advice line on 0292 034 9614.