Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Toolkit

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

There are one- to-one online support appointments available with a specialist business resilience adviser in relation to coronavirus. They will offer direction and guidance on how to move forward in this ever-changing and uncertain situation.

Find out about financial support that is available during the crisis, including the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme, sick pay for employees and other grants you may be eligible for.

A new website has been launched to provide information on employment and benefits support with advice on housing, furlough, sick pay and self-employment, alongside advice and FAQs for employers, those already claiming and those making a new claim.

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 taking place over the next few weeks offering support and expertise on essential topics. Click the link to find out more and choose webinars in the Type of Event filter.

Workforce support programmes available throughout Leicester and Leicestershire plus the government’s new leadership and problem solving schemes for small business.

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

A new scheme has launched offering information for all businesses and employers across Leicester and Leicestershire, who are having to make changes to their workforce due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Your local authority is working hard to support you during this difficult time. You’ll find links to all local authority pages and the financial support on offer here. This includes the Discretionary Grant and Small Business Grants.

Information for employers about automatic enrolment duties, maintaining pension contributions, and how the government’s Job Retention Scheme might impact payroll processes and pension contributions.

A full range of business support measures have been made available to UK businesses and employees.

Includes:
– business rates holiday and cash grants for retail, hospitality and tourism sectors
– job retention scheme
-statutory sick pay rebate
– small business grant funding
– income tax deferral for self-employed and more…

We’ve collated some useful links here for coronavirus support by sector. Includes transport, manufacturing, creative industries, tourism, biotech, technology, residential care, pharmaceutical and gaming.

Comprehensive guidance to help everyone understand how to work safely during the pandemic. Includes advice for construction, factories, labs, offices, restaurants, shops, vehicles and other people’s homes.

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.

If you are a local manufacturer who can produce PPE to meet local needs you must meet the equipment specifications listed on the Government website before approaching Leicestershire County Council Procurement about becoming a supplier.