Support for Businesses
Please be aware of fraudulent activity and scams. Use trusted websites and emails and think before giving personal details as we have received reports of online fraudulent activity relating to COVID-19 financial support.
We are working to help our business community to access the support that exists for them. There is a range of information, advice and services available for them to access, with links below. If you have want to discuss what specifically may be available for your business, contact us at
employmentandskills@tameside.gov.uk
Rising Energy prices are currently an increasing challenge for businesses. The Citizens advice Bureau have produced a guide for small businesses to understand their rights and some actions they can take. If there is any further support announced, we will promote this through our E-shot.
Are you signed up to the LiveWorkInvest mailing list? This is the best way of staying up to date with new information once it becomes available – click on the following link if to sign up: https://mailchi.mp/tameside/in36zpdp6w
Want a kickstart? Employment help info for younger jobseekers and potential employers
The Kickstart Scheme is a 6 month paid job with a local employer, funded by the Government. It provides a fully funded opportunity for young people to gain experience of working in some of Britain’s most exciting companies.
Jobseekers can learn more here: Want a Kickstart? - Job help (campaign.gov.uk)
Employers can learn more here: Kickstart Scheme opens for employer applications - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Employers interested in Kickstart but requiring more information about local Gateway providers or support to deliver the employability skills required can contact Employment & Skills to arrange a call employmentandskills@tameside.gov.u
Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub
The
Business Growth Hub is the main source of advice and guidance to businesses in Greater Manchester and they have put together a dedicated COVID-19 response website which has frequently asked questions,
webinars and guides on various topics such as
cash-flow,
legal issues and setting up
remote working.
Tameside Business Resilience Clinic
The Tameside Business Resilience Clinic has now launched with the aim of facilitating free advice and support to Micro and SME businesses across Tameside. The new clinic will operate across a range of platforms to make it easy for businesses to access, using webinars, emails and phone calls by appointment. The support provided includes signposting to existing help from the Business Growth Hub, such as online workshops or webinars; matching relevant professionals like managing directors, human resources specialists and supply managers to local businesses.
To find out more information and to register for support click here:
Tameside Business Resilience Clinic
Brexit Support Fund
SMEs can apply for a £2,000 grant to help them adapt to the new rules when trading with the EU
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/20-million-sme-brexit-support-fund-opens-for-applications
This is part of the Government’s £20m SME support package announced on 11 February that will help small businesses who trade with the EU or move goods between GB and Northern Ireland.
The grant can be used for training or professional advice about customs, rules of origin and VAT aspects of imports and exports.
More information can be found at
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/grants-to-help-small-and-medium-sized-businesses-new-to-importing-or-exporting
Redundancy Support
Tameside Council’s
Redundancy Support page has been created to enable individuals and employers to easily access support, training and guidance. If you are an employer who needs to make redundancies or an individual who is at risk or has been made redundant then help and support is available to help you through this challenging time.
Make Mental Health Your Business
During this challenging time ‘Make Mental Health Your Business’ by knowing what support is available for everyone in your business including yourself. The following links give you easy access to a wealth of mental health and wellbeing support:
Tameside & Glossop Mental Health Support including Mental Health Support for Staff –
TGMH Support
Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health and Work During the Coronavirus Outbreak –
MHF Support
Mental Health at Work, Your first stop for better Mental Health at Work –
MH@W Support
The
Working Well Early Help programme offers free personalised support and advice if you have a disability or health condition in Greater Manchester and are off work due to ill health.
– Discounted training and vouchers for digital tools.
