COVID-19 Useful Links
Below are some useful links
COVID-19 Government YouTube videos
Watch videos and register for free webinars to learn more about the support available to help businesses deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus.
For more information click here
COVID-19 safer travel guidance for passengers
Link to information on safer travel guidance for walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the pandemic.
For more information click here
COVID-19 support from Business Representative Organisations and Trade Associations
Links to organisations you can speak to to get advice. Many of the listed websites include sector-specific guidance and Q&A.
For more information click here
COVID-19 Closing certain businesses and venues in England
For guidance on the closure of certain businesses and venues as part of further social distancing measures, updated 13th May 2020.
For more information click here
COVID-19 FAQs what you can and can’t do
The government have developed a frequently asked questions document highlighting what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak. This includes the updated regulations that were signed into law on 22nd April.
For more information click here
COVID-19 Govt. business support finder tool
A new ‘support finder’ toll will help businesses and self-employed people across the UK to quickly and easily determine what financial support is available to them during the coronavirus pandemic.
For more information click here
Covid-19 Business impact survey
We are seeking feedback about the effect of Covid 19 pandemic on your own business by completing a short survey at Business Impact Survey. This will help inform Councils in developing future assistance to support businesses at the economic recovery stage.
In addition the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) is also seeking information from businesses about the impact of Covid 19 and this will be fed back to Government to help shape future policy and support. The link to the survey is SELEP Impact Survey
Covid-19 Business Reslience Training (Visit Kent)
Click here for more information and links to register.
Guidance for UK businesses trading internationally
Advice for UK businesses that export or deliver goods and services abroad and have been impacted by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance for employers and businesses on coronavirus (COVID-19) updated 24th March
- includes information on what you need to know following the Prime Ministers announcement on 23rd March
Federation of Small Business advice on coronavirus including links to legal helplines and FSB insurance
Advice on Mental health and wellbeing for businesses
https://www.fsb.org.uk/campaign/it-s-okay-to-talk-about-mental-health.html
HMRC tax helpline for businesses affected
Facebook #SheMeansBusiness
Training sessions on a range of topics such as on how to use Instagram for business; Facebook tools to help your business. Register to join the group and you can access previous presentations at your convenience. First one held on 13 March, next one 27 March
https://www.facebook.com/groups/183876879728915
WEBINAR on remote working and Microsoft team for SMEs hosted by Upskill Digital
Pay it Forward initiative A joint Crowdfunder and Enterprise Nation initiative in support of small businesses
