Coronavirus: FAQs & resources
Small business advice
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has resources and information designed to help small businesses through the Coronavirus outbreak. See the FSB’s website.
Resources
Government Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp
How you can help
Many businesses have been asking how they can support with the response to Coronavirus. You can find more information and a form to get in touch here: https://bit.ly/3bzOfcD
FAQs and guidance
National Restrictions
From Tuesday 5 January, you must stay at home.
For more information on what you can and cannot do during the national lockdown click here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home
Social Distancing Guidelines
Please check the national lockdown advice first to see if your business should be open at this time: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home
Details on safe workplace guidance: https:/bit.ly/CV19WorkingSafely
Travelling safely: https://bit.ly/CV19SafeTravel
How to carry out a COVID-19 risk assessment: https://bit.ly/CV19RiskAssessments
Cleaning your workplace safely: https://bit.ly/CleaningWorkplaces
Sector-specific guidance for social distancing in the workplace: bit.ly/sectorsocialdist
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Resources
Webinar: Getting S*** Done - Don't let your business run you
This webinar with business coach Gareth Allen will give attendees some ideas about staying organised and on top of their workflow as well as suggesting some specific solutions and discussing delegation.
Webinar: Understanding your Market - Unlocking the potential of your business.
This webinar with tourism marketing expert John Gallery will assist businesses to identify their target markets and share ideas how to reach them.
Webinar: Growing your social media following and engagement with ShopAppy.com
The second webinar in our ShopAppy social media series will explain how you can increase your following and engagement with your local community.