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Here at Small Business Britain, we are dedicated to supporting small businesses all over the UK. We have launched #TheBigSupport for this reason, so that every business owner knows they are not on their own and that you can ask for help.
We want you to tell us how you're currently feeling in this unprecedented time and to use and share our list of resources, support, information, advice and comfort listed below. These will be added to daily.
We are sorry things are tough but we are here to tell you that you are not alone - we are here to support you.
Please see below links, numbers and people/places to contact that can offer you vital support, information, advice and comfort. Please do reach out - #TheBigSupport
All of us are worried about coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it will affect us and those we love. We are still here to support you and to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
Visit WebsiteThe coronavirus outbreak is affecting the way many of us live our lives, and it's normal that this will affect people's mental health. We've gathered some resources that might be helpful.
Visit WebsiteStay vigilant about scams, which may mimic UK Government messages as a way of appearing authentic and unthreatening. Don't give out private information or reply to text messages, and don't download attachments in emails you weren't expecting.
Visit the Website below on GOV.UK for information on how to recognise genuine HMRC contact. You can also forward suspicious emails claiming to be from HMRC to [email protected] and texts to 60599.
Visit Website EmailJoin Small Business Saturday daily for Facebook Live workshops, advice and support from experts and small businesses.
Head over to Facebook at 12PM every weekday for Small Business Happy Hour! (well approximately 10 minutes, but it's guaranteed to make you smile!).
We will be shouting about the fabulous small businesses across the UK who are doing great things at this time and also giving away fabulous small business prizes!
Visit FacebookAll Government information relating to Business Support can now be found in one place.
This week, GOV.UK have updated their website to include a section specifically aimed at supporting businesses during the Covid-19 crisis:
You can also find further information on funding and support, advice for self-employed and sole traders, employer responsibilities, managing your business through the crisis, information on business closures and also how your business can help during the pandemic.
Visit WebsiteLast week, the UK Government launched a new support finder tool to help businesses and self-employed people across the UK quickly and easily determine what financial support is available to them.
Visit WebsiteThe Government has released its COVID-19 recovery strategy, including the roadmap to lift restrictions step by step.
Visit WebsiteAfter last week's UK Government announcement about a new scheme for those in need of smaller loans, applications for Bounce Back Loans are open as of Monday 4th May.
Businesses can apply for the new Bounce Back Loans up to a maximum of £50,000, or 25% of turnover, with the government paying the interest for the first 12 months. The Government will support lending by guaranteeing 100% of the loan.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government has launched the Future Fund aimed at supporting UK-based companies who can now apply for a convertible loan of between £125,000 and £5 million to support continued growth and innovation.
These convertible loans may be a suitable option for businesses that typically rely on equity investment and are unable to access other government business support programmes because they are either pre-revenue or pre-profit.
Visit Website ApplyMany small business owners have reacted quickly to the constraints imposed by COVID-19, adjusting their ways of working to keep their business active. In many cases, this has meant placing greater reliance on digital technology.
To help small businesses manage the transition safely and securely, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have developed a guidance package to support SMEs with their cyber security as business needs and ways of working develop.
The package has been developed specifically to support small businesses who are relying more heavily on IT services to run their business, and will help you gain a clear picture of your cyber security as it currently stands and plan any new measures you should put in place.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government has set up an additional discretionary fund to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme.
The fund is aimed at small businesses with ongoing fixed property-related costs. The government is asking local authorities to prioritise businesses in shared spaces, regular market traders, small charity properties that would meet the criteria for Small Business Rates Relief, and bed and breakfasts that pay council tax rather than business rates.
Visit WebsiteChancellor gives support to millions of self-employed individuals.
Visit WebsiteEveryone can use the service by messaging hi to +44 786 006 4422 on WhatsApp.
Visit WebsiteAnyone with coronavirus symptoms can apply if they live with an essential worker, a person aged 65 or over, or someone who travels to work.
You can also apply for a test if you have a clinical referral from NHS 111 online.
Coronavirus symptoms are a high temperature or a new, continuous cough.
Visit Website Apply for a TestThe UK Government announced on Monday 25 May 2020, a roadmap for reopening a broader range of shops starting from next month.
From 1 June 2020, it intends to allow outdoor markets to reopen, subject to all premises being made COVID-secure, as well as car showrooms, which often have significant outdoor space and where it is generally easier to apply social distancing.
From 15 June 2020, the UK Government intends to allow all other retailers, ranging from shops selling clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, books, and electronics, plus tailors, auction houses, photography studios, and indoor markets, if the Government's five tests are met and they follow the COVID-19 secure guidelines.
Visit Website GuidanceThe UK Government has launched a new Digital Skills Toolkit to help people build their workplace skills during the Covid-19 crisis and beyond.
The toolkit includes free online learning courses, some of which will be useful for business owners.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government & HMRC have published a range of online webinars in support of people, employers and businesses.
The new LIVE interactive webinars give you the opportunity to ask questions using the on-screen text box. These sessions are very popular, so book your place now!
YouTube Channel Job Retention Scheme Job Retention Scheme – Claims Statutory Sick Pay Rebate SchemeIf you're an employer, find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to reclaim employees' coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
The scheme will enable employers with fewer than 250 employees to claim coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) paid to current or former employees. Tax agents will also be able to make claims on behalf of employers.
The online service will be available from 26 May 2020.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible.
These 8 guides cover a range of different types of work and can be accessed using this link.
Visit WebsiteBira Legal have created a downloadable checklist and risk assessment template that can be used when looking to re-open your business following its closure.
Visit WebsiteAs part of Salesforce's commitment to small businesses and giving back to the community, Salesforce is partnering with Enterprise Nation to offer eligible small businesses the opportunity to receive a £5,000 grant to help them through the COVID-19 outbreak.
Applications will open in six regional phases. Phases are based on location and will not affect your likelihood for receiving a grant. Each region will have seven days to apply.
If your business meets the eligibility criteria above, find your region below. Expand each region to see which counties represent what region.
Each region opens at 08:00 and closes at 23:59. If the application is open, scroll on the region to start the application process.
Visit WebsiteTo support small businesses in London who are at risk and are suffering from cashflow problems due to the impact of COVID-19, the Mayor is offering 100% free fundraising to help small businesses to secure trade by pre-selling vouchers, goods and services.
Visit WebsiteHigh street shops and other companies under strain will be protected from aggressive rent collection and asked to pay what they can during the coronavirus pandemic.
Visit Website Protection Against Missed Rent PaymentsLatest UK Government guidance on which business can stay open and which businesses must remain closed.
Visit WebsiteOn 12 May, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the CJRS scheme will be extended until the end of October. The scheme will continue in its current form until the end of July.
From 1 August to the end of October, the Government will introduce more flexibility so employers will be able to bring their furloughed employees back to work part-time and contribute to paying employees' wages while still receiving support from the scheme.
These measures will apply across all regions and sectors in the UK economy, and the Government is expected to publish more details of how this will work by the end of May.
Visit Website WatchGovernment-owned business development bank British Business Bank has put together useful information on the support and financial assistance available for businesses during the Covid-19 crisis.
Visit Website Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)New online volunteering platform Generosity Bank was launched last Friday to bring communities together by encouraging meaningful relationships between local people and local businesses.
One of the main reasons that people do not volunteer is due to time commitments and there is a huge gap in the market for skills based volunteering specifically to benefit small businesses. Generosity Bank addresses both of these with a simple and easy to use self-service platform.
Contributing to your community doesn't always have to mean handing over money, manual labour or giving up lots of your spare time. With Generosity Bank people can help local entrepreneurs and small businesses in their community thrive through skills based volunteering.
As a volunteer you say what skills you have to offer (marketing, legislation, sales, finance) and you also say how much time you have to spare - it could be an hour, it could be a day. By helping local small businesses, volunteers are helping communities thrive and prosper.
If you are a small business owner, why not use the site to get the help you need…and while we are going through this pandemic, it's totally FREE!
Visit WebsiteThe Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is now open. If you want to find out more, Money Saving Expert have published a comprehensive round up of all the information available on their Website.
Money Saving Expert Self-Employed Help UK GovernmentThe UK Government has announced that businesses will be able to apply for a 3 month extension on filing their accounts.
Visit WebsiteThe Northern Ireland Executive outlines the full range of business support measures available to businesses and employees.
Visit WebsiteThe Scottish Government outlines the full range of business support measures available to businesses and employees.
Visit WebsiteScotland has announced a new package of around £220 million of further grants being made available for businesses – including the recently self-employed – to help them deal with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Visit Website Scottish Financial NewsThe Welsh Government outlines the full range of business support measures available to businesses and employees.
Visit WebsiteWhatever your 2020 business plan may have contained it will be different now. ActionCOACH UK have offered free one hour coaching sessions with their business experts.
Visit WebsiteThis situation is new for all of us, and we know that it can feel overwhelming trying to establish a new routine, keeping your business running and ensuring the wellbeing of your employees. That's why each week we'll provide you with an ebook toolkit with information, advice, guidance and links to resources to help support you and your employees in different aspects of your life and business.
Visit WebsiteAre you looking for new ways and ideas on how to help your small business survive Covid-19 lockdown? Want to take your business online but not sure where to start?
Save My Local is a brand new, non-profit, FREE online service built by volunteers to help small businesses and independents turn customer loyalty to cashflow by selling vouchers and gift cards.
Visit WebsiteThe latest information from HM Treasury, can be found here: UK government's advice on how to claim on your insurance due to COVID-19, Information on how to apply for a statutory sick pay rebate.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government Action plan for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Visit WebsiteInformation for businesses during this pandemic in one place.
Visit WebsiteSmall Business Britain are delighted to be partnering with BT's programme Skills for Tomorrow, which aims to deliver digital skills to small businesses across the UK.
The free resources are designed to help your business - from getting online, up to marketing your products, there are a wide range of free courses available.
Visit WebsiteTo help you, your family and friends learn about different technologies and how to get the most out of them, BT and ITV have joined up to create a video series called Top Tips on Tech featuring episodes hosted by Clare Balding, Fearne Cotton, Rylan Clark-Neil and Jake Humphrey.
Watch the series of special ad breaks every weekday on ITV during the first break of This Morning and the central break of the ITV Evening News, or catch up with the series.
Visit WebsiteCoronavirus Hub: Tangible advice and guidance on adapting your business during the pandemic.
Visit WebsiteAre you looking for new ways and ideas on how to help your small business survive Covid-19 lockdown? Want to take your business online but not sure where to start?
Save My Local is a brand new, non-profit, FREE online service built by volunteers to help small businesses and independents turn customer loyalty to cashflow by selling vouchers and gift cards.
Visit WebsiteThis can be a highly anxious time, especially for business owners and we are here to support you - you are not on your own.
Please see below links, numbers and people/places to contact that can offer you vital support, information, advice and comfort. Please do reach out - #TheBigSupport
Stay vigilant about scams, which may mimic UK Government messages as a way of appearing authentic and unthreatening. Don't give out private information or reply to text messages, and don't download attachments in emails you weren't expecting.
Visit the Website below on GOV.UK for information on how to recognise genuine HMRC contact. You can also forward suspicious emails claiming to be from HMRC to [email protected] and texts to 60599.
Visit Website EmailJoin Small Business Saturday daily for Facebook Live workshops, advice and support from experts and small businesses.
Head over to Facebook at 12PM every weekday for Small Business Happy Hour! (well approximately 10 minutes, but it's guaranteed to make you smile!).
We will be shouting about the fabulous small businesses across the UK who are doing great things at this time and also giving away fabulous small business prizes!
Visit FacebookAll Government information relating to Business Support can now be found in one place.
This week, GOV.UK have updated their website to include a section specifically aimed at supporting businesses during the Covid-19 crisis:
You can also find further information on funding and support, advice for self-employed and sole traders, employer responsibilities, managing your business through the crisis, information on business closures and also how your business can help during the pandemic.
Visit WebsiteLast week, the UK Government launched a new support finder tool to help businesses and self-employed people across the UK quickly and easily determine what financial support is available to them.
Visit WebsiteThe Government has released its COVID-19 recovery strategy, including the roadmap to lift restrictions step by step.
Visit WebsiteAfter last week's UK Government announcement about a new scheme for those in need of smaller loans, applications for Bounce Back Loans are open as of Monday 4th May.
Businesses can apply for the new Bounce Back Loans up to a maximum of £50,000, or 25% of turnover, with the government paying the interest for the first 12 months. The Government will support lending by guaranteeing 100% of the loan.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government has launched the Future Fund aimed at supporting UK-based companies who can now apply for a convertible loan of between £125,000 and £5 million to support continued growth and innovation.
These convertible loans may be a suitable option for businesses that typically rely on equity investment and are unable to access other government business support programmes because they are either pre-revenue or pre-profit.
Visit Website ApplyMany small business owners have reacted quickly to the constraints imposed by COVID-19, adjusting their ways of working to keep their business active. In many cases, this has meant placing greater reliance on digital technology.
To help small businesses manage the transition safely and securely, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have developed a guidance package to support SMEs with their cyber security as business needs and ways of working develop.
The package has been developed specifically to support small businesses who are relying more heavily on IT services to run their business, and will help you gain a clear picture of your cyber security as it currently stands and plan any new measures you should put in place.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government has set up an additional discretionary fund to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme.
The fund is aimed at small businesses with ongoing fixed property-related costs. The government is asking local authorities to prioritise businesses in shared spaces, regular market traders, small charity properties that would meet the criteria for Small Business Rates Relief, and bed and breakfasts that pay council tax rather than business rates.
Visit WebsiteChancellor gives support to millions of self-employed individuals.
Visit WebsiteEveryone can use the service by messaging hi to +44 786 006 4422 on WhatsApp.
Visit WebsiteAnyone with coronavirus symptoms can apply if they live with an essential worker, a person aged 65 or over, or someone who travels to work.
You can also apply for a test if you have a clinical referral from NHS 111 online.
Coronavirus symptoms are a high temperature or a new, continuous cough.
Visit Website Apply for a TestThe UK Government announced on Monday 25 May 2020, a roadmap for reopening a broader range of shops starting from next month.
From 1 June 2020, it intends to allow outdoor markets to reopen, subject to all premises being made COVID-secure, as well as car showrooms, which often have significant outdoor space and where it is generally easier to apply social distancing.
From 15 June 2020, the UK Government intends to allow all other retailers, ranging from shops selling clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, books, and electronics, plus tailors, auction houses, photography studios, and indoor markets, if the Government's five tests are met and they follow the COVID-19 secure guidelines.
Visit Website GuidanceThe UK Government has launched a new Digital Skills Toolkit to help people build their workplace skills during the Covid-19 crisis and beyond.
The toolkit includes free online learning courses, some of which will be useful for business owners.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government & HMRC have published a range of online webinars in support of people, employers and businesses.
The new LIVE interactive webinars give you the opportunity to ask questions using the on-screen text box. These sessions are very popular, so book your place now!
YouTube Channel Job Retention Scheme Job Retention Scheme – Claims Statutory Sick Pay Rebate SchemeIf you're an employer, find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to reclaim employees' coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
The scheme will enable employers with fewer than 250 employees to claim coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) paid to current or former employees. Tax agents will also be able to make claims on behalf of employers.
The online service will be available from 26 May 2020.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible.
These 8 guides cover a range of different types of work and can be accessed using this link.
Visit WebsiteBira Legal have created a downloadable checklist and risk assessment template that can be used when looking to re-open your business following its closure.
Visit WebsiteAs part of Salesforce's commitment to small businesses and giving back to the community, Salesforce is partnering with Enterprise Nation to offer eligible small businesses the opportunity to receive a £5,000 grant to help them through the COVID-19 outbreak.
Applications will open in six regional phases. Phases are based on location and will not affect your likelihood for receiving a grant. Each region will have seven days to apply.
If your business meets the eligibility criteria above, find your region below. Expand each region to see which counties represent what region.
Each region opens at 08:00 and closes at 23:59. If the application is open, scroll on the region to start the application process.
Visit WebsiteTo support small businesses in London who are at risk and are suffering from cashflow problems due to the impact of COVID-19, the Mayor is offering 100% free fundraising to help small businesses to secure trade by pre-selling vouchers, goods and services.
Visit WebsiteLatest UK Government guidance on which business can stay open and which businesses must remain closed.
Visit WebsiteOn 12 May, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the CJRS scheme will be extended until the end of October. The scheme will continue in its current form until the end of July.
From 1 August to the end of October, the Government will introduce more flexibility so employers will be able to bring their furloughed employees back to work part-time and contribute to paying employees' wages while still receiving support from the scheme.
These measures will apply across all regions and sectors in the UK economy, and the Government is expected to publish more details of how this will work by the end of May.
Visit Website WatchNew online volunteering platform Generosity Bank was launched last Friday to bring communities together by encouraging meaningful relationships between local people and local businesses.
One of the main reasons that people do not volunteer is due to time commitments and there is a huge gap in the market for skills based volunteering specifically to benefit small businesses. Generosity Bank addresses both of these with a simple and easy to use self-service platform.
Contributing to your community doesn't always have to mean handing over money, manual labour or giving up lots of your spare time. With Generosity Bank people can help local entrepreneurs and small businesses in their community thrive through skills based volunteering.
As a volunteer you say what skills you have to offer (marketing, legislation, sales, finance) and you also say how much time you have to spare - it could be an hour, it could be a day. By helping local small businesses, volunteers are helping communities thrive and prosper.
If you are a small business owner, why not use the site to get the help you need…and while we are going through this pandemic, it's totally FREE!
Visit WebsiteThe Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is now open. If you want to find out more, Money Saving Expert have published a comprehensive round up of all the information available on their Website.
Money Saving Expert Self-Employed Help UK GovernmentThe UK Government has announced that businesses will be able to apply for a 3 month extension on filing their accounts.
Visit WebsiteThe Northern Ireland Executive outlines the full range of business support measures available to businesses and employees.
Visit WebsiteThe Scottish Government outlines the full range of business support measures available to businesses and employees.
Visit WebsiteScotland has announced a new package of around £220 million of further grants being made available for businesses – including the recently self-employed – to help them deal with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Visit Website Scottish Financial NewsThe Welsh Government outlines the full range of business support measures available to businesses and employees.
Visit WebsiteHigh street shops and other companies under strain will be protected from aggressive rent collection and asked to pay what they can during the coronavirus pandemic.
Visit Website Protection Against Missed Rent PaymentsWhatever your 2020 business plan may have contained it will be different now. ActionCOACH UK have offered free one hour coaching sessions with their business experts.
Visit WebsiteThis situation is new for all of us, and we know that it can feel overwhelming trying to establish a new routine, keeping your business running and ensuring the wellbeing of your employees. That's why each week we'll provide you with an ebook toolkit with information, advice, guidance and links to resources to help support you and your employees in different aspects of your life and business.
Visit WebsiteAre you looking for new ways and ideas on how to help your small business survive Covid-19 lockdown? Want to take your business online but not sure where to start?
Save My Local is a brand new, non-profit, FREE online service built by volunteers to help small businesses and independents turn customer loyalty to cashflow by selling vouchers and gift cards.
Visit WebsiteThe latest information from HM Treasury, can be found here: UK government's advice on how to claim on your insurance due to COVID-19, Information on how to apply for a statutory sick pay rebate.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government Action plan for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Visit WebsiteInformation for businesses during this pandemic in one place.
Visit WebsiteSmall Business Britain are delighted to be partnering with BT's programme Skills for Tomorrow, which aims to deliver digital skills to small businesses across the UK.
The free resources are designed to help your business - from getting online, up to marketing your products, there are a wide range of free courses available.
Visit WebsiteTo help you, your family and friends learn about different technologies and how to get the most out of them, BT and ITV have joined up to create a video series called Top Tips on Tech featuring episodes hosted by Clare Balding, Fearne Cotton, Rylan Clark-Neil and Jake Humphrey.
Watch the series of special ad breaks every weekday on ITV during the first break of This Morning and the central break of the ITV Evening News, or catch up with the series.
Visit WebsiteCoronavirus Hub: Tangible advice and guidance on adapting your business during the pandemic.
Visit WebsiteAre you looking for new ways and ideas on how to help your small business survive Covid-19 lockdown? Want to take your business online but not sure where to start?
Save My Local is a brand new, non-profit, FREE online service built by volunteers to help small businesses and independents turn customer loyalty to cashflow by selling vouchers and gift cards.
Visit WebsiteAll of us are worried about coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it will affect us and those we love. We are still here to support you and to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
Visit WebsiteThe coronavirus outbreak is affecting the way many of us live our lives, and it's normal that this will affect people's mental health. We've gathered some resources that might be helpful.
Visit WebsiteGood to see you marking highly in these challenging times. Keeping positive, optimistic and re-purposing your business is not easy and we're here to support you - you are not alone!
Please see below links, numbers and people/places to contact that can offer you vital support, information, advice and comfort. Please do reach out - #TheBigSupport
Stay vigilant about scams, which may mimic UK Government messages as a way of appearing authentic and unthreatening. Don't give out private information or reply to text messages, and don't download attachments in emails you weren't expecting.
Visit the Website below on GOV.UK for information on how to recognise genuine HMRC contact. You can also forward suspicious emails claiming to be from HMRC to [email protected] and texts to 60599.
Visit Website EmailJoin Small Business Saturday daily for Facebook Live workshops, advice and support from experts and small businesses.
Head over to Facebook at 12PM every weekday for Small Business Happy Hour! (well approximately 10 minutes, but it's guaranteed to make you smile!).
We will be shouting about the fabulous small businesses across the UK who are doing great things at this time and also giving away fabulous small business prizes!
Visit FacebookAll Government information relating to Business Support can now be found in one place.
This week, GOV.UK have updated their website to include a section specifically aimed at supporting businesses during the Covid-19 crisis:
You can also find further information on funding and support, advice for self-employed and sole traders, employer responsibilities, managing your business through the crisis, information on business closures and also how your business can help during the pandemic.
Visit WebsiteLast week, the UK Government launched a new support finder tool to help businesses and self-employed people across the UK quickly and easily determine what financial support is available to them.
Visit WebsiteThe Government has released its COVID-19 recovery strategy, including the roadmap to lift restrictions step by step.
Visit WebsiteAfter last week's UK Government announcement about a new scheme for those in need of smaller loans, applications for Bounce Back Loans are open as of Monday 4th May.
Businesses can apply for the new Bounce Back Loans up to a maximum of £50,000, or 25% of turnover, with the government paying the interest for the first 12 months. The Government will support lending by guaranteeing 100% of the loan.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government has launched the Future Fund aimed at supporting UK-based companies who can now apply for a convertible loan of between £125,000 and £5 million to support continued growth and innovation.
These convertible loans may be a suitable option for businesses that typically rely on equity investment and are unable to access other government business support programmes because they are either pre-revenue or pre-profit.
Visit Website ApplyMany small business owners have reacted quickly to the constraints imposed by COVID-19, adjusting their ways of working to keep their business active. In many cases, this has meant placing greater reliance on digital technology.
To help small businesses manage the transition safely and securely, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have developed a guidance package to support SMEs with their cyber security as business needs and ways of working develop.
The package has been developed specifically to support small businesses who are relying more heavily on IT services to run their business, and will help you gain a clear picture of your cyber security as it currently stands and plan any new measures you should put in place.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government has set up an additional discretionary fund to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme.
The fund is aimed at small businesses with ongoing fixed property-related costs. The government is asking local authorities to prioritise businesses in shared spaces, regular market traders, small charity properties that would meet the criteria for Small Business Rates Relief, and bed and breakfasts that pay council tax rather than business rates.
Visit WebsiteChancellor gives support to millions of self-employed individuals.
Visit WebsiteEveryone can use the service by messaging hi to +44 786 006 4422 on WhatsApp.
Visit WebsiteAnyone with coronavirus symptoms can apply if they live with an essential worker, a person aged 65 or over, or someone who travels to work.
You can also apply for a test if you have a clinical referral from NHS 111 online.
Coronavirus symptoms are a high temperature or a new, continuous cough.
Visit Website Apply for a TestThe UK Government announced on Monday 25 May 2020, a roadmap for reopening a broader range of shops starting from next month.
From 1 June 2020, it intends to allow outdoor markets to reopen, subject to all premises being made COVID-secure, as well as car showrooms, which often have significant outdoor space and where it is generally easier to apply social distancing.
From 15 June 2020, the UK Government intends to allow all other retailers, ranging from shops selling clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, books, and electronics, plus tailors, auction houses, photography studios, and indoor markets, if the Government's five tests are met and they follow the COVID-19 secure guidelines.
Visit Website GuidanceThe UK Government has launched a new Digital Skills Toolkit to help people build their workplace skills during the Covid-19 crisis and beyond.
The toolkit includes free online learning courses, some of which will be useful for business owners.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government & HMRC have published a range of online webinars in support of people, employers and businesses.
The new LIVE interactive webinars give you the opportunity to ask questions using the on-screen text box. These sessions are very popular, so book your place now!
YouTube Channel Job Retention Scheme Job Retention Scheme – Claims Statutory Sick Pay Rebate SchemeIf you're an employer, find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to reclaim employees' coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
The scheme will enable employers with fewer than 250 employees to claim coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) paid to current or former employees. Tax agents will also be able to make claims on behalf of employers.
The online service will be available from 26 May 2020.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible.
These 8 guides cover a range of different types of work and can be accessed using this link.
Visit WebsiteBira Legal have created a downloadable checklist and risk assessment template that can be used when looking to re-open your business following its closure.
Visit WebsiteAs part of Salesforce's commitment to small businesses and giving back to the community, Salesforce is partnering with Enterprise Nation to offer eligible small businesses the opportunity to receive a £5,000 grant to help them through the COVID-19 outbreak.
Applications will open in six regional phases. Phases are based on location and will not affect your likelihood for receiving a grant. Each region will have seven days to apply.
If your business meets the eligibility criteria above, find your region below. Expand each region to see which counties represent what region.
Each region opens at 08:00 and closes at 23:59. If the application is open, scroll on the region to start the application process.
Visit WebsiteTo support small businesses in London who are at risk and are suffering from cashflow problems due to the impact of COVID-19, the Mayor is offering 100% free fundraising to help small businesses to secure trade by pre-selling vouchers, goods and services.
Visit WebsiteLatest UK Government guidance on which business can stay open and which businesses must remain closed.
Visit WebsiteOn 12 May, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the CJRS scheme will be extended until the end of October. The scheme will continue in its current form until the end of July.
From 1 August to the end of October, the Government will introduce more flexibility so employers will be able to bring their furloughed employees back to work part-time and contribute to paying employees' wages while still receiving support from the scheme.
These measures will apply across all regions and sectors in the UK economy, and the Government is expected to publish more details of how this will work by the end of May.
Visit Website WatchNew online volunteering platform Generosity Bank was launched last Friday to bring communities together by encouraging meaningful relationships between local people and local businesses.
One of the main reasons that people do not volunteer is due to time commitments and there is a huge gap in the market for skills based volunteering specifically to benefit small businesses. Generosity Bank addresses both of these with a simple and easy to use self-service platform.
Contributing to your community doesn't always have to mean handing over money, manual labour or giving up lots of your spare time. With Generosity Bank people can help local entrepreneurs and small businesses in their community thrive through skills based volunteering.
As a volunteer you say what skills you have to offer (marketing, legislation, sales, finance) and you also say how much time you have to spare - it could be an hour, it could be a day. By helping local small businesses, volunteers are helping communities thrive and prosper.
If you are a small business owner, why not use the site to get the help you need…and while we are going through this pandemic, it's totally FREE!
Visit WebsiteThe Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) is now open. If you want to find out more, Money Saving Expert have published a comprehensive round up of all the information available on their Website.
Money Saving Expert Self-Employed Help UK GovernmentThe UK Government has announced that businesses will be able to apply for a 3 month extension on filing their accounts.
Visit WebsiteThe Northern Ireland Executive outlines the full range of business support measures available to businesses and employees.
Visit WebsiteThe Scottish Government outlines the full range of business support measures available to businesses and employees.
Visit WebsiteScotland has announced a new package of around £220 million of further grants being made available for businesses – including the recently self-employed – to help them deal with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Visit Website Scottish Financial NewsThe Welsh Government outlines the full range of business support measures available to businesses and employees.
Visit WebsiteHigh street shops and other companies under strain will be protected from aggressive rent collection and asked to pay what they can during the coronavirus pandemic.
Visit Website Protection Against Missed Rent PaymentsWhatever your 2020 business plan may have contained it will be different now. ActionCOACH UK have offered free one hour coaching sessions with their business experts.
Visit WebsiteThis situation is new for all of us, and we know that it can feel overwhelming trying to establish a new routine, keeping your business running and ensuring the wellbeing of your employees. That's why each week we'll provide you with an ebook toolkit with information, advice, guidance and links to resources to help support you and your employees in different aspects of your life and business.
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Visit WebsiteThe latest information from HM Treasury, can be found here: UK government's advice on how to claim on your insurance due to COVID-19, Information on how to apply for a statutory sick pay rebate.
Visit WebsiteThe UK Government Action plan for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Visit WebsiteSmall Business Britain are delighted to be partnering with BT's programme Skills for Tomorrow, which aims to deliver digital skills to small businesses across the UK.
The free resources are designed to help your business - from getting online, up to marketing your products, there are a wide range of free courses available.
Visit WebsiteTo help you, your family and friends learn about different technologies and how to get the most out of them, BT and ITV have joined up to create a video series called Top Tips on Tech featuring episodes hosted by Clare Balding, Fearne Cotton, Rylan Clark-Neil and Jake Humphrey.
Watch the series of special ad breaks every weekday on ITV during the first break of This Morning and the central break of the ITV Evening News, or catch up with the series.
Visit WebsiteCoronavirus Hub: Tangible advice and guidance on adapting your business during the pandemic.
Visit WebsiteAre you looking for new ways and ideas on how to help your small business survive Covid-19 lockdown? Want to take your business online but not sure where to start?
Save My Local is a brand new, non-profit, FREE online service built by volunteers to help small businesses and independents turn customer loyalty to cashflow by selling vouchers and gift cards.
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