The Business Restart Loan offers interest-free loans of between £1,000 and £5,000 to small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Falkirk Council area that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and are facing short-term cash flow issues as a result.

Eligible businesses must be able to demonstrate that they:

• have been adversely affected by COVID-19
• have the ability to grow and create employment
• have been trading for a minimum of 6 months
• are located within the Falkirk Council area
• are a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME)

The interest rate is fixed at 0%. There is no administration fee.

Loans will be repaid by monthly Direct Debit instalments from an established business bank account over a period of up to 3 years.

A repayment holiday may be granted at the absolute discretion of DSL Business Finance Ltd.

Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) located in the Falkirk Council area that were adversely affected by COVID-19.

The process takes approximately 2 weeks, depending on your business's circumstances.

Visit the Falkirk Council website for more information and to submit an enquiry.