BUSINESS GATEWAY CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
21st May 2020

OVER 300 WEBINARS AND ONLINE TUTORIALS NOW AVAILABLE


In the last seven weeks over 10,000 people have signed up to our webinars, accessing support on key topics such as business planning in a crisis, using online platforms and live streams, COVID-19 funding and grants, using social media for business and much more. 

And don't forget, employees who are furloughed can still undertake training so you may want to think about how some of your team can learn new skills so you can add a new dimension to your business.
Check Out the Webinars and Tutorials Now

Fife Businesses Achieving Success During COVID-19 Pandemic

The latest online edition of Fife Business Matters Update is now available and if you are looking for some good news, you need to check it out as it is packed with stories of Fife Businesses which are able to achieve some success at these difficult times.

Featuring companies such as Arro Lighting, Flexcon, Keela, Deanestor, Adamsons Drinks, OGAV Ltd, Buffalo Farm and Balgove Larder.

View the online copy at http://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/
 

Guides for Restaurants and Shops Published

The UK Government has launched a couple of guidance documents which are designed to help employers, employees and the self-employed in the UK understand how to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

They should assist restaurants looking at takeaway or delivery services and retailers can consider how things could work with social distancing measures. Download your report now at https://www.businessgatewayfife.com/news/uk-government-launches-guidance-retailers-and-restaurants

Are You Eligible for the Newly Self-Employed Hardship Fund?

The Newly Self-Employed Hardship Fund offers non-repayable hardship relief grant payments of £2,000 to support newly self-employed individuals who have not been able to access support through other schemes.

Before you apply, please ensure you must meet ALL OF THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA provided on the link below and then you can apply online.

Click here to find out more
 

Mental Health Awareness Week

Covid-19 has brought many challenges to us all, both personally and professionally. It is unprecedented times which none of us could have prepared for. It also brings great challenges in how we look after ourselves both mentally and emotionally.

Catriona Davies from Resolution Mediation Scotland has a wealth of experience in supporting teams and staff’s wellbeing. We asked her for some tips on how we can ensure that we continue to remain well during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Click here to find out more
 

SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE 

COVID-19 Self-Employment Income Support Scheme FAQs


If you are self-employed, the government has published a few answers to some frequently asked questions.

 

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme


All you need to know about the Government's Job Retention Scheme where employers can claim 80% of wages for employees on temporary leave (“furlough”).

Small Business Support Grant


Small Business Support Grant Applications are already being processed by Fife Council’s Rates Team who are working hard to support Fife Businesses by helping them maintain cashflow. With applications being approved, if you’ve not already, why not check to see if you are eligible.


Business Rates Support for Fife Businesses

As well as the above grant, businesses are being offered a range of relief or discount schemes. To check if your business qualifies please visit Fife Councils Business Rates Reduction page.

The Creative Sector


To help support the country's creative industries against the impact of COVID-19, Creative Scotland has launched three funding programmes:
  1. A Creative Scotland Bridging Bursary Fund
  2. Screen Scotland Bridging Bursary Fund
  3. Open Fund: Sustaining Creative Development - aims to enable organisations to explore ways of working that will help them to adapt and respond to the current changing circumstances.
Applications opened 30th March 2020.


 

Virtual and Local Business Support

We have also put in place actions to allow us to deliver a virtual advisory and workshop service. Plus our experienced advisers can offer free support with a wide range of business matters including continuity planning, managing cashflow and dealing with suppliers.


This service is in addition to the previously announced support listed below:
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
HMRC Tax Time to Pay Scheme
Support for Businesses Paying Satutory Sick Pay
Deferring VAT & Income Tax Payments
More Coronavirus Business Support Available >>
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