As we look forward to a return to 'normality' one day, it is clear times are so tough for local businesses in Rutland and across the country.

Luckily here at Nub News we are here to help.

We can help your business reach 1000s of readers for free.

All you have to do is tell us a good business story. How has the lockdown and pandemic affected you. How did you adapt? How might your business and industry be in the future and why?

Are you expanding? Are you moving premises? Are you doing anything new and innovative? Making major progress?

We are particularly keen to hear from those in the hospitality sector. We have missed you enormously. Pubs, bars, cafes, restaurants are at the heart of our communities.

Tell us about your re-openings. How has it been? What are your hopes and concerns for the future. Will it ever be the same again?

We are also keen to those who have opened new businesses, or are about to. What is your new business? How unique is it? What makes it special and exciting and different to others like it? What were you doing before? What made you change? How confident are you of the future and why? And if open already, how well has business been so far? Anything else you want to add?

With less news happening elsewhere, summer is a great time to share your stories and maximise their positive impact.

If you have a story to tell, to get UP CLOSE with our readers, please email [email protected] for more details.

In the meantime, please also join our FREE free register of local businesses in our area.

Here is how you sign up:

1. Click the link HERE and press the black 'nub it' button.

1. Fill in your details describing your business and how to get in contact.

1. Click submit - we'll review them and bingo! you have a free ad on your hands.

For any further information then do not hesitate to email [email protected]

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