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The Restart Grant scheme for non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses in East Devon is now open.
The amount of grant funding businesses will receive is based on business sector and the current rateable value (RV) of premises. Businesses should check the eligibility criteria before applying.
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Business grants
Check if your business is eligible for a Local Restrictions Support Grant and Closed Lockdown Business Payment which close on 31st May 2021. If not your business may be able to apply for an Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) if you can evidence a significant loss of turnover due to the national restrictions as well as fixed business costs (rent, rates, insurance etc.) of at least £250 per month. The ARG scheme was extended to allow more businesses to apply. It is expected to close on the 23rd April so check the guidance to find out if your business is eligible and apply as soon as possible.
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Stay Local Shop Safe
Many businesses, shops and services were able to open from 12 April. To encourage residents to shop safely locally to support local businesses and protect jobs, East Devon District Council is delivering a #StayLocalShopSafe media campaign. Listen out for radio advertising, or features in the local press. Join the campaign by sharing the hashtag on social media. Watch and share the video on eastdevon.gov.uk/staylocalshopsafe
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Launch of Recovery Loan Scheme
A new government-backed loan scheme has launched, to provide additional finance to those businesses that need it. Businesses such as coffee shops, restaurants, hairdressers and gyms can access loans varying in size from £25,000, up to a maximum of £10 million. Invoice and asset finance is available from £1,000. The scheme runs until 31 December 2021 and will be administered by the British Business Bank.
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Devon businesses and residents are urged to take advantage of European Social Funding worth £3.5 million. SMART SKILLS funding will help Devon based small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) businesses and other organisations to identify skills gaps in their existing workforce and provide the skills training they need to become more resilient during this economic crisis and beyond, the bid aims to support business now for the future.
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Free training for East Devon businesses
A range of fully funded training for businesses in East Devon, including: Mental resilience in the workplace, People management, Effective marketing strategies, Customer care.
Available training
Exeter Chamber have launched a new brand identity and website to help them change and progress as we emerge from the fog of the pandemic. They’ve made changes to their brand, website and membership packages giving you more chances to connect with others, more marketing and PR support and more valuable information for your business.
Expect to see fresh new content, events, hot-off-the-press updates and plenty of opportunities to make valuable connections. There's never been a more important time to be part of the business community as they work collectively to drive business success.
www.exeterchamber.co.uk
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