 Tomorrow afternoon we are holding a Facebook Q&A to answer your questions on business rates and grant funding available to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our Revs and Bens and Customer Services specialists, Rob and Shanna will be answering questions live on Thursday 23 April between 4.30pm-5pm. To get involved, just join the Basildon Council Facebook page and post your question tomorrow.
We know times are challenging for many local businesses in these unprecedented circumstances.
The aim of our Business Hub is to support our local business community.
You can contact us to discuss any business queries you have, including help in enabling your business to access the current set of support packages announced by the government.
To get in touch please email coronavirusbusiness@Basildon.gov.uk or call 01268 533333 and choose option 1.
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The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claim portal went live on Monday (20 April), which means employers can now go online to claim cash grants worth up to 80% of wages, capped at £2,500 a month per worker.
Employers can apply for direct cash grants through HMRC’s new online portal - with the money expected to land in their bank accounts within six working days.
HMRC have produced this step by step guidance on how to make a claim
 Basildon Council staff have processed more than a thousand grant applications to help keep businesses going through the coronavirus pandemic, totalling just over £16m.
So far, 948 business received £10,000 each and a further 261 businesses received £25,000.
We would encourage the 25% of eligible businesses who have received a letter from us but not yet completed the online form, to complete it as soon as they can.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) support is available to employers and the self-employed. You may be eligible for loans, tax relief and cash grants.
Use this new business support finder portal that has been made available by the Government to access the support that is available for you and your business.
If you are a new start-up, self-employed or your business has been interrupted due the impact of COVID-19, you may have some questions and be seeking guidance.
Whether it be to ensure business continuity throughout the pandemic or putting yourself in the best position to restart at a later date.
There are a number of organisations that offer funded Business Advice from qualified business advisors, please email us at businessassist@basildon.gov.uk with contact details and a short description of your current situation for us to refer you on to one of our contacts for free support.
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The BEST Growth Hub have set up a dedicated resource that provides information on a variety of webinars delivered by a host of expert partners that are taking place to help businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
The webinar topics include digital skills training, as well as information about apprenticeships.
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On Monday, the Chancellor also announced a £1.25bn package that the Government are creating to support innovative companies to lead the UK through an economic recovery.
UK businesses driving innovation and development will be helped through the coronavirus outbreak with a £1.25 billion government support package.
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