Business Support Information
LATEST BUSINESS UPDATES AND MEDIA RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED BELOW:
GOV.UK have provided a summary of guidance, support and latest legislations, for businesses and the public during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The University of Wolverhampton Business School is committed to helping regional businesses find new ways to recover and adapt in the current crisis. Now, more than ever, there is a significant need for the Business School and the wider University to work with businesses in our community and beyond, to share our knowledge and expertise during this unprecedented time.
Support for businesses
Find out the support for businesses from GOV.UK here…
Government publishes new strategy to kick-start data revolution
The strategy, which lays out five priority ‘missions’ the Government must take to capitalise on the opportunities data offers, is a central part of the Government’s wider ambition for a thriving, fast-growing digital sector in the UK.
Read more on this HERE
The Black Country Chamber have online advice and a business helpline (01902 912322).
How has COVID-19 impacted your business?
We want to hear from businesses in Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall about the challenges and obstacles they are facing surrounding COVID-19.
Our business support team have put together a quick survey you can complete, to tell us exactly how the Coronavirus disruption has affected your business and how we could support you in the future. We will use this information to inform the Government and to change or create new support options for Black Country businesses.
Our support is fully funded and impartial, if you have any immediate concerns about your business and require support, please get in touch with our dedicated team and we will be happy to assist you. Call us on 0300 770 2245 or email enquiries@bcgrowthhub.com
Business support from Black Country Growth Hub – More information can be found HERE
Black Country LEP latest news
Stay up to date with the latest news from within the region from the Black Country LEP and its wider partnership network HERE
West Midlands Combined Authority recognise the serious and unprecedented nature of the current situation and are working hard to maintain essential services to businesses and residents and to keep our communities safe. Find out more HERE
University of Wolverhampton tenant company, BCRS, is now an accredited lender on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) – see https://bcrs.org.uk/ for more details.
The Federation of Small Business has information for small independent traders. Find out more HERE
Access to Business helps new businesses or if you are in the process of setting up in business. More on this HERE
BUSINESS UPDATES AND MEDIA RELEASES FROM MARCH 2020 CAN BE VIEWED HERE
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