Covid-19: Restart & Recovery
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During these unprecedented times Worcestershire Business Central is on hand to support any concerns your business may have regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the affect it may have on your business. Our Business Engagement team are here to help navigate you to the latest government support and information.
Winter Economy Plan
On 24 September 2020, Rishi Sunak, presented the Winter Economy Plan, outlining how the government will support jobs and the economy over the coming months.
BUSINESS SUPPORT & FUNDING
Find information on the central government support & funding.
LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT
Find the business support available in your district.
HERE2HELP BUSINESS
Worcestershire County Council has launched a new £3m programme to assist local businesses to recover, adapt, develop and support future resilience as lockdown measures reduce.
PEOPLE & WORKPLACE
Government guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
CAN YOU OFFER HELP?
Are you able to offer coronavirus (COVID-19) support from your business? Please follow the link below to find out how you can offer support.
WEBINARS
To support the restart & recovery of businesses in Worcestershire, there are a variety of support webinars available.
SURVEY
West Midlands businesses are being urged to take part in a survey to inform local Growth Hubs on the challenges facing business.
PICK FOR BRITAIN
Looking to work on a UK Fruit & Veg farm? From pickers and packers, to plant husbandry and tractor or forklift drivers, there are a wide range of roles available.
WORCESTERSHIRE JOBS MATCH
In response to the recruitment challenges being faced by businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic, Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) is working with partners to deliver Worcestershire Jobs Match.
ELEVATE
Elevate can help you emerge from the impact of Covid-19 not just stable but prepared for a positive future. With the benefit of expert advice and support your business may not just restart but be on a path to future growth.
Latest news updates
Bounce Back Loan to Support SMEs
The government has announced a new fast-track loan scheme to ensure small firms who need cash injections to keep operating can get finance they need in a matter of days. The Bounce Back loans will benefit small businesses, providing 100% government-backed finance, in...
Protecting Your Business Against Cyber Crime
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has immeasurably changed our day-to-day lives, and we are spending more time at home, and as a consequence, utilising the internet to access work and communicate with the outside world. Unfortunately, criminals will take every opportunity to...
Worcestershire Partitioning Company Secures Pandemic Funding Support
A Worcestershire-based company specialising in office wall partitions has secured funding to survive the Coronavirus pandemic and safeguard seven jobs. Architectural Wallsz, based in Alvechurch, was forced to cancel all work scheduled for April and May after...
Worcester Contractor Secures Coronavirus Funding from BCRS
A Worcestershire contractor has secured a funding boost to relieve its cash flow situation after several projects were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Britannia Site Solutions has received a funding boost via CBILS after it suspended work on all construction...
BCRS Tony’s Top Tips: What to Include in a Cash Flow Forecast
Never has cash been more important to SMEs than during the current disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Due to this, forecasting and continually updating cash flow information is crucial. Forecasting is not only important to support any funding applications...
WBC Blog – Feed the Nation
We work with many local businesses in the Farming and Agritech sector, which is vital to our local economy. Coronavirus is impacting our local farming and agriculture businesses, but there are ways that we can help. One of them is a new ‘Pick for Britain’ campaign...
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