SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT ISSUES GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESSES TO MOVE OUT OF LOCKDOWN The Scottish Government unveiled new guidance for retailers and manufacturers to consider how people can safely return to work as it looks forward to its phased approach to moving out of lockdown.
The documents have been developed in conjunction with businesses, trade unions and regulators. The provide advice on essential equipment, services and measures needed to create the conditions for safer workplaces.
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National Action Plan for Scottish Tourism Launched The Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group (STERG) has published its National Action plan as it looks to support tourism businesses and help those affected today, tomorrow and in the future.
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Security Advice from National Cyber Security Centre With many companies moving to an online business model, including e-commerce, working from home and video conferencing, the National Cyber Security Centre has issued advice to assist these businesses and prevent cyber criminals from taking advantages of possible security weaknesses.
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Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme Now Live If you’re an employer with fewer than 250 employees, you can now claim for coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
The repayment will cover up to two weeks of the applicable rate of SSP, and is payable if a current or former employee was unable to work on or after 13 March 2020 and entitled to SSP.
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1 to 1 Advice from Your Business Adviser If you are looking for assistance, whether it is to understand the funding available, look at new opportunities, or discuss how you could start a new business, our business advisers are on hand either on the phone or by video call.
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COVID-19 Self-Employment Income Support Scheme FAQs
If you are self-employed, the government has published a few answers to some frequently asked questions.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
All you need to know about the Government's Job Retention Scheme where employers can claim 80% of wages for employees on temporary leave (“furlough”).
Small Business Support Grant
Small Business Support Grant Applications are already being processed by Fife Council’s Rates Team who are working hard to support Fife Businesses by helping them maintain cashflow. With applications being approved, if you’ve not already, why not check to see if you are eligible.
Business Rates Support for Fife Businesses
As well as the above grant, businesses are being offered a range of relief or discount schemes. To check if your business qualifies please visit Fife Councils Business Rates Reduction page.
The Creative Sector
To help support the country's creative industries against the impact of COVID-19, Creative Scotland has launched three funding programmes: A Creative Scotland Bridging Bursary Fund Screen Scotland Bridging Bursary Fund Open Fund: Sustaining Creative Development - aims to enable organisations to explore ways of working that will help them to adapt and respond to the current changing circumstances. Applications opened 30th March 2020.
Virtual and Local Business Support We have also put in place actions to allow us to deliver a virtual advisory and workshop service. Plus our experienced advisers can offer free support with a wide range of business matters including continuity planning, managing cashflow and dealing with suppliers.
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