Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Toolkit

If you started your business in or after 2018 and your trading was interrupted due to Covid-19 and lockdowns, we can help you get back on track. This free support has been specifically designed to help early stage businesses like yours restart and grow.

As a small or medium-sized business in Leicestershire, as well as the support from our own advisers you have access to these free programmes aimed at helping you recover and thrive after the challenges of the pandemic and Brexit.

We have 10 leading business mentors offering free support and expertise. Simply talk to a business adviser who can kick-start your relationship with them.

The latest from the government on Covid-19 and support available.

Find out about financial support for businesses including grants from your local authority, Bounce Back Loans, Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans and more.

This site provides information about the changes the government has brought in to support people who are already claiming benefits, need to claim benefits, or are at risk of losing their job as a result of coronavirus.

There are a series of Youtube government videos and free webinars to help you deal with the economic impact of Covid-19. Take a look now.

Here you will find a wide range of webinars and events offering support and expertise on essential business topics.

The following resources provide advice and information to help businesses, the self-employed and employees look after their health and wellbeing.

This scheme offers information for all businesses and employers across Leicester and Leicestershire, who are having to make changes to their workforce due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Businesses and self-employed people in financial distress with outstanding tax liabilities may be eligible for support with their tax affairs. They can contact HMRC’s new dedicated COVID-19 helpline for advice and support.