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
Salesforce Small Business Grants: £5,000 grants for UK small businesses.
As part of a commitment to small businesses and giving back to the community, Salesforce is partnering with Enterprise Nation to offer eligible firms the opportunity to receive a £5,000 grant to help them through the COVID-19 outbreak. The individual grants have been...
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: RECOVERY STRATEGY DETAILS
Following the Prime Minister's announcement on Sunday evening (10 May), the Government have announced further details of the recovery strategy, which you can find here at this link. In addition, please read the following guidance, which they have also published to...
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW COVID-19 LOCKDOWN UPDATE
The Prime Minister addressed the nation yesterday (10 May 2020) announcing measures regarding lockdown regulations across the country. Businesses looking for an update on what measures the government would make to take the UK forward during the coronavirus pandemic,...
Risk assessments for business recovery during Covid-19
Getting businesses back to work in accordance with the Government guidance is key. Its vital that this is done safely. As we face a gradual ease on the Lockdown regulations in the coming weeks and months, we need to ensure that businesses are safe for employees and...
WBC Business Support Webinars: Virtual 90-day crisis management planning
Prepare your business to survive during the pandemic & plan for the future. Book Now for this FREE WBC webinar. Worcestershire Business Central are delighted to be able to offer a series of webinars for businesses to provide on-line coaching for groups of...
Apply Now For Bounce Back Loan
The government has launched 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...
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