Barbara Keeley Labour Member of Parliament for Worsley & Eccles South
Many small businesses across Worsley & Eccles South have been affected by Coronavirus and may not know where to turn to for support. Many are not reaching out at all. Small businesses can be supported through this crisis and can be offered hope and a future for themselves, their families and their staff.
Research shows that in the UK more than half (55%) of businesses have not had any advice or support for their business so far. A third (66%) are not confident in their business, and nearly 70% expect their revenues to fall by over 50%. Businesses are running low on hope and the situation is getting worse. However, there is a lot of support, mentoring, coaching, advice and guidance available:
- Dept for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/
- Business Support Helpline 0300 456 3565
- Government whatsapp service on 07860064422
- Enterprise Nation: https://www.enterprisenation.com/coronavirus-support/
- BT Skills for Tomorrow: https://www.bt.com/skillsfortomorrow/
- Small Business Britain support: https://smallbusinessbritain.uk/coronavirus
- Join Small Business Saturday for Facebook Live daily business support: https://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturdayUK
- The Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs Business Survival Toolkit: https://campus.ioee.uk/
Mental health support: