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Coping with the coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus (Covid-19) is affecting everyone and completely changed our way of lives for the foreseeable future. Small business owners and the self-employed have been hit particularly hard financially, with many not being able to work or having to close up completely. DIY Week is keen to learn how you are coping and to share this information with others who may well be in the same boat, so thank you for taking part in this survey.
How has your business been affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic?
We’ve been busy with people buying DIY supplies
We were quite busy to start with but things have got quieter now
We’ve remained open in order to allow people to buy essential goods
We’re still open, but struggling to get sufficient stock
We’ve been forced to close due to coronavirus and staff issues
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Safety should always be the first priority. If followed properly, these precautions are all we need to tackle all unwanted accidents. I
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Cheltenham homebase has closing down signs outside, but not Gloucester homebase.... Yet!
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I HOPE GRAHAM BELL THE NEW CEO OF B&Q GETS TO GRIPS OF THE COMPANY VERY SOON.MY WIFE WENT FROM SHADOXHURST TO GILLINGHAM TO GET SOME
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