Coronavirus advice for businesses in Scotland
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Last updated: Monday 6 April
Read updated social distancing guidance for businesses from the Scottish Government.
Small businesses can now apply for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). They have changed eligibility criteria to make it easier for businesses to access funds.
- Guidance for the construction industry from the Scottish Government - work on construction projects should stop unless it's supporting crucial work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
- You are not alone - NHS Inform has a list of organisations that can help you deal with anxiety and stress at this difficult time
- Job retention scheme will open for applications by the end of April
- Support for co-operatives - Co-operatives UK are providing practical guides and advice for co-operatives in relation to the impact of COVID-19
- Creative sector support has been announced by Creative Scotland
- Help for the self-employed - the UK Government will support the self-employed who have been affected by the coronavirus. Grants will not be available until June.
- Grants of up to £50,000 are available for innovative ways to deal with the impact on the coronavirus on business, economy and society
- A job matching service is available for those looking for work in the Edinburgh and South East Scotland region
- A free service for employers currently looking to fill jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic has been launched
- Suppliers wanted for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing kits - Apply online at GOV.UK
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Business continuity
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Business insurance
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Government action plan
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Travelling abroad
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