Experts there to help

The Business Survival Support Volunteers organisation (BSSV) has been formed to help medium-sized businesses struggling with the impact of Covid-19.

Founder Debra Chantry says they are a diverse group of experienced professional executives with a wide range of skills, stepping up to volunteer free support and assistance.

“Most big businesses usually have the resources and skills to weather sudden economic impacts,” she says. “Many medium-sized businesses, however, don’t have the same access to the expertise that they need right now, if they are to survive with the least amount of long term damage.” At BSSV.ORG business owners can request assistance or professional executives can sign up as volunteers.

“There are plenty of sites offering free webinars and resources, but this is about human connection and having your own unique questions answered by professionals who have experienced similar challenges,” says Chantry.

So far BSSV has attracted more than 50 professionals who are volunteering their time and expertise to business owners who want help. Volunteers range from Vend co-founder Mel Rowsell to director of Rebuild Christchurch Deon

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