Going
back to work,
innovation and accessing
funding and
expert support.
Read more in Business@Harrogate e-news.
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Business Resilience, Growth & Innovation: Expert Support Goes Online
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Fully funded workshops with business coach Dr Jo North and the PAPI project have moved online.
Supporting businesses during Covid-19 and beyond, the Product and Process Innovation project (PAPI) offers expert tailored
advice. The
popular workshops include, successful selling in
challenging times and creating an App for your business.
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Supporting the Harrogate District: Help Shape the Economic Recovery
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Work has started on a council led economic recovery plan for the Harrogate district. Continuing investment in and support for town centres will be a key element of this work.
A new survey is seeking the input of developers and land and property agents to the recovery plan. This insight will help the council to focus its efforts where they are most needed.
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Moving Business from Physical to Digital: Keeping Cyber Secure
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COVID-19 has seen many sole traders or small business owners move their operations online.
Guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre has been designed to help businesses with this digital transition and the security measures to put in place.
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Reopening Hospitality, Retail, Leisure & Tourism: Plans in Progress
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Multi-agency groups have been set up to review how and when business sectors that are currently closed can reopen safely.
Industry, trade union and health experts
are working with government ministers to
inform the plans, which will cover
restaurants, pubs, non-essential retail,
leisure and sports venues.
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Working Safely during Covid-19: Online Guidance and Webinars
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Some business sectors have started to reopen in the past week, reflecting changes to government rules on lockdown.
Eight workplace guides and new webinars provide employers and employees with free advice on working safely during Covid-19.
Detailed guidance on recovering drinking water supplies,
for building managers and occupiers, has been issued by Water UK.
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Small Business Discretionary Grant to Open in June
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The Government has recently issued further guidance to local authorities on the Discretionary Grant Fund. This includes details on eligibility for the grant.
The council recognises the need to get the grants to eligible businesses quickly. It is
prioritising
work to establish criteria for the Harrogate district and anticipates opening an online grant application process in June.
Please check the council's website and business e-news for updates and guidance on making an application, including supplying evidence of costs and financial impact.
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Indie TV and Film Development Fund Launches in Yorkshire
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Awards
of £2,500 to £25,000 are being offered to help independent television and film production companies create new content.
A collaboration between Screen Yorkshire and the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership is inviting applications from companies based in the area, including the Harrogate district.
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Are you a Business Innovator? Funding to Address Covid-19
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If the impacts of coronavirus have generated business ideas and opportunities, funding from UK Research and Innovation could be your next step.
Applications are invited for short-term projects (up to 18 months) that address health, economic, cultural and environmental impacts of Covid-19.
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Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme Opens on 26 May
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Businesses with less than 250 employees will be able to claim coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from next week. Employers are encouraged to review the guidance before using the online scheme.
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| Help and Information if you are Affected by Covid-19 |
Coronavirus is affecting people in many ways, such as reduced income and difficultly paying bills.
Signposting to sources of support for individuals is available online from gov.uk.
The national Business Support Helpline
has
a new number, freephone
0800 998 1098. Providing
free and impartial business support and signposting services, the helpline currently includes business
advice on Covid-19.
Information on local services and support for businesses and residents is available on the council's website. This includes accessing business advice and support if your income has changed.
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Food Businesses and Takeaways During Covid-19
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 Food businesses are adapting in response to the impact of Covid-19, including offering a takeaway service and temporary closures.
As businesses look to reopen, the Food Standards Agency has updated its guidance, covering the use of PPE and social distancing in the workplace.
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Creative and Digital Sector: Expert Support for Growth
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Creative and digital businesses that are looking to grow with immersive technology are invited to two free webinars, hosted by Creative England.
Offering business support from experts in the sector,
the different sessions will consider audiences and opportunities for tax credits.
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Future Fund Opens for Applications on 20 May
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Backed by the UK
G
overnment, Future Fund
offers loans from £125,000 to £5 million, 
subject to at least equal match funding
from private investors
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The loans are delivered by the British Business Bank
and are particularly relevant for businesses that
typically rely on equity investment.
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Holiday Entitlement During Coronavirus
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Guidance on employees' holiday entitlement and pay during the coronavirus pandemic has recently been published.
The government information is designed for employers and relates to employees who have continued to work and those on furlough.
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| Business@Harrogate E-News: Keeping You Informed |
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The many changes to where and how people work and manage their business at this time is having a widespread impact.
Advice and toolkits to support individuals, employers and line managers during lockdown are available online.
The next Business@Harrogate e-news will be
3 June
2020.
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