Business Support after COVID-19

The last 10 months have affected everyone in many ways, but with only 2 weeks left of 2020, more aid has been revealed to help businesses get back on their feet in 2021.

Here we have gathered all the most up-to-date information and resources to help you and your business over the next couple of months.

Please note, that these resources are a guide only and not all will be relevant to all our installers. If you are unsure of anything, please contact your local government representative’s office.

Regardless of your region within the United Kingdom, head to https://www.gov.uk/business-coronavirus-support-finder and take the self-assessment to determine what support your business may be eligible for.

England

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme- Claim a grant  

Delayed Self-Assessment Tax Bill – If you postponed your company’s tax payment, here’s what you need to do.

Coronavirus Job-Retention Scheme – check if you’re eligible to claim for your employees’ wages through this scheme.

Coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay – If your employees were unable to work due to testing positive for COVID-19 or being asked to ‘shield’ due to high risk of severe illness from Coronavirus, you may be eligible to claim back their SSP.

Further support – to access more details about the support that is available for businesses in England.

Scotland

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme- Claim a grant

Coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay – If your employees were unable to work due to testing positive for COVID-19 or being asked to ‘shield’ due to high risk of severe illness from Coronavirus, you may be eligible to claim back their SSP.

Coronavirus Job-Retention Scheme – check if you’re eligible to claim for your employees’ wages through this scheme.

Further support – to access more details about the support that is available for Scottish businesses.

Northern Ireland

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – is your company eligible?

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme- Claim a grant

Deferring Self Assessment Tax Payment – If you postponed your company’s tax payment, here’s what you need to do.

Further business support – to access more details about the support that is available for Northern Irish businesses.

Wales

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme- Claim a grant

Further grant funding and eligibility – Your business may be eligible to claim for further funding through loans and grants set up by the Government. Find out if you’re eligible here.

Support for your employees –  Your employees may be eligible for further help including SSP support.

Further information – to access more details of the support that is available for Welsh businesses.

Republic of Ireland

COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme – Loans range from €10,000 to support businesses that have been negatively impacted as a result of the pandemic.

COVID-19 Business Loans

Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) – provides a flat-rate subsidy to qualifying employers to help pay employees wages.

Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund – for businesses with fewer than 10 employers and which aren’t eligible for existing grants.

Further support and advice – to access more details about the support that is available for businesses in the Republic of Ireland.