Useful information, resources and ideas for business owners, sole traders and freelancers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Last updated: September 16th, 2020
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There are also pages for the Creative & Cultural and Education & Community sectors.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships – scheme to improve business’ competitiveness, innovation and productivity through funded partnerships with academics and researchers The government’s Self Employment Income Support scheme is now open for applications Incredibly useful and easy to navigate interactive workforce planner Open4Business. Free support tool for councils to help their local businesses. National business response network. Connecting business support to community need in the COVID-19 crisis >> from BUSINESS RESPONSE COVID Government ‘financial support finder tool’ for businesses and self employed people Crisis communication and management templates Extensive series of 20 free webinars designed to support UK businesses to get help, protect their business and save jobs Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) – Current accredited lenders and partners Employment and Self-Employment Coronavirus Help Coronavirus Tech Handbook: a crowd-sourced set of tech, tools and data relating to the coronavirus pandemic MUST READ article on how Covid-19 will impact your business over next two years Innovate UK Foundation Industries Funding Coronavirus Future Fund Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund COVID-19: Support for Businesses Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) SPRINT Programme and Innovation Vouchers Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Working from home: A guide to creating a healthy and productive workspace at home Connecting people on furlough with volunteer opportunities. Register as a volunteer or as a cause / charity Working safely during the coronavirus outbreak – a short pdf guide Great selection of webinars (including recordings of past webinars) relating to all aspects of HR during the coronavirus crisis Working safely during coronavirus. Updated sector specific guidance for employers, employees and the self employed. Incredibly useful and easy to navigate interactive workforce planner Connect with, update and rehire the people you are being forced to furlough or let go of during the coronavirus crisis Supporting colleagues to stay mentally healthy in unusual working conditions Remote working: a practical safety guide for businesses Advice for employers If the workplace needs to close temporarily If an employee needs time off work to look after someone If someone has coronavirus symptoms at work Good practice steps for employers Advice for employees Check if you can get statutory sick pay (SSP) Check if you’re eligible for Universal Credit Check if you’re eligible for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Your rights if your hours are cut or you’re laid off What to do if you cannot pay your tax bill on time Money and mental health – practical financial skills to manage money. Looking after your mental health while working during the coronavirus outbreak – tips for employers and employees. >> from MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION My whole self: supporting your mental health while working from home Why it’s OK for business leaders to feel a bit scared Remote working resources guide Free document scanning app to minimise COVID-19 and GDPR risk
UK-registered businesses can apply for a share of £8 million in grant funding for projects supporting the recovery and growth of foundation industries – spanning cements, ceramics, paper, metals, bulk chemicals and glass. Deadline Nov 4th.
Large government backed loans for innovative companies (eg life sciences, R&D) that are facing financial difficulties due to coronavirus. Open until the end of September.
A new fund for social enterprises and charities who are experiencing disruption to their normal business model as a result of COVID-19.
Support and guidance from the UK Government for businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
A list of accredited lenders from British Business Bank.
Support and Innovation Vouchers to help fund collaborative projects between your company and the SPRINT university partner(s). These projects can enable you to exploit space technologies and data in a wide range of commercial activities.
SBRI brings together government challenges and ideas from business to create innovative solutions. View the latest funding competitions.
