Latest government announcements for workers and businesses
**Updated 23 November Get the latest news, announcements and measures to support businesses and workers during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Coronavirus Business Help
Welcome to the Small Business Coronavirus Hub. Key guidance and advice on tax reliefs, business loans, grants and support schemes for businesses and the self employed. Resources to help your business start, survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Running your business safely: COVID-19 advice for different sectors
As businesses in different areas of the UK negotiate different coronavirus measures, we look at how shops, cafes and other small businesses can operate safely
COVID-19: Complete list of business support for companies and self-employed
**Updated 6 November Complete list of government and other business support schemes and resources for limited companies and for the self-employed, during the Coronavirus crisis
Eight bold steps for business survival during COVID-19
Business survival tips during COVID-19, getting straight to the point.
Q&A: Furlough leave and job retention scheme
**Updated 5 November Businesses are putting staff on furlough leave using the Government furlough scheme. We answer questions on the Coronavirus Job Protection Scheme.
Starting a business during coronavirus
New business ideas during the coronavirus lockdown or ways to adapt an existing business during COVID-19 outbreak.
Create a safe workplace for staff and customers
Measures to help businesses create a safe workplace for staff and customers.
Rates relief for businesses during COVID-19
The government has announced a raft of business rate reliefs during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. We explain what it means for businesses.
Keeping your customers close – even from a distance
Keeping in touch with your customers during the coronavirus pandemic is more important than ever; top tips on customer care using email and text.
Pivoting in the face of COVID-19: How Wildgoose reinvented itself
When the COVID-19 crisis hit, Wildgoose saw a year-on-year drop in sales of 62%. Matt Finch, SEO Manager at Distinctly shares how Wildgoose pivoted their business and used SEO to survive and thrive through the pandemic.
How to take your small business online
How to establish an online presence so that you can market and sell your products online even during the lockdown