Handy list: support available for businesses during Covid19 crisis

Our partner NatWest prepared a quick list of various schemes and support that may be of use to PBLINK network and our Members:

• NatWest Business customers can access guidance and support via https://www.business.natwest.com/business/support-centre/service-status/coronavirus.html
• Practical advice for business owners https://natwestbusinesshub.com/content/coronavirus-practical-advice-for-smes from NatWest Mentor
• Following the announcement from Chancellor on 17 March there will be an expanded loan scheme and grant scheme based on sector and ratable value https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-announces-additional-support-to-protect-businesses – suggestion here is for businesses to work with their existing bank if required for loan funding and local council for the grant scheme
• Coronavirus support for London’s businesses via London Growth Hub https://www.growthhub.london/covid-19-coronavirus-support-for-businesses-and-employers/
• Facebook Small Biz Grant https://www.facebook.com/business/grants?content_id=gUw8b5k7fjp36rP worldwide offering grants and ad support for up to 30k small businesses
• Fee free scheme via Crowdfunder and Enterprise Nation for small businesses to crowdfund for financial support https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/pay-it-forward
• HMRC have set up a helpline for the self-employed and businesses who will be struggling now due to  The Coronavirus helpline: 0800 0159 559 Advice on your tax and any benefits you can claim
• All pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to offer takeaway and delivery services if they wish. Planning rules relaxed to help businesses adapt and support individuals who are staying at home as a result of coronavirus https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-grant-permission-for-pubs-and-restaurants-to-operate-as-takeaways-as-part-of-coronavirus-response
• Helping business owners and indeed all to also focus on their mental health /wellbeing https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/

Prepared by:

Nick Howe, Enterprise Team, NatWest Commercial & Private Banking

07826 902235,  nick.howe@natwest.com

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