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| Harborough Business Update |
| Harborough District Council |
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Welcome to the Harborough Business Update. We provide a fortnightly overview of the latest business related news, initiatives and support packages. For more information on COVID-19 support, visit the Invest in Harborough Website here. |
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Stop Press - Covid Lockdown Business Grants |
Harborough District Council Economic Development Team are aware that a limited range of new government grants are being introduced to support businesses through the current Lockdown period. However, we are still awaiting the guidance and eligibility criteria relating to these grants. We will add information to our website and update businesses via future bulletins, social media and the press as soon as we have further details. In the meantime, if you wish to register your interest, please email Covid19discretionarygrantsupport@harborough.gov.uk. We would also request that you do not contact Customer Services at Harborough District Council about this, as they are busy dealing with many other enquiries. |
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How can we support you in lockdown? |
With new restrictions being implemented from 5th November 2020 we as the Economic Development Team at Harborough District Council are here to support you. |
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Adapting your business in Lockdown |
As we go into lockdown, businesses are again adapting to reach their customers further.
If your business has a website, this is a great opportunity to publish a virtual insight as to what is in your shop or what offers you have now, whilst your customers cannot reach you in person.
A video around the store? Upload an Instagram post of your most popular products?
Engage with your customers queries and even sell online or over the phone?
There are numerous ways to keep your business going and functioning during lockdown.
If you do not have a website and would like to publicise your business online, share your photographs, videos and promotional offers with us via email or our Visit Harborough instagram page, featured below.
To find out more about how we are promoting small and medium sized Harborough businesses, click the link below. |
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#JoinedUp in Harborough District
Exploring the benefits of business collaboration through business groupings |
Over the next few editions, we will be exploring some of the great organised and memberships your business can be a part of and sharing the various benefits to be had through collaboration with other like-minded Harborough District Businesses.
This week we are looking at the Market Harborough Chamber, and how becoming a member today could be beneficial to your business.
As we begin a second lockdown, collaborations such as the chamber are a great way to work with other businesses and the organisation, diversify and continue to function with new ideas and initiatives. |
Join the Market Harborough Chamber today Market Harborough Chamber offer membership to local businesses, to support your growth, allow you to connect with other businesses, develop business skills and more. The Market Harborough Mission Statement is to: |
Market Harborough Chamber Membership: - Open to all businesses, trades, and professions
- Membership fee of £45 per annum
- All applications are subject to an approval process
- Membership is per organisation, which carries one vote and is led by a nominated representative
- Member organisations are permitted to bring a maximum of two further (non-voting) attendees to each member's meeting
Find out more about why Chamber membership could benefit your business via the link below.
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The Kickstart Scheme is part of the Government's Plan for jobs, which was announced in July 2020.
If you are an employer looking to create job placements for young people, you can apply for funding through the Kickstart Scheme.
It aims to create hundreds and thousands of new, fully funded and paid work placements across England, Scotland and Wales.
The scheme offers funding for employers to create new 6 months job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.
Applications are now open and this first round will close on 20 November 2020.
To request an application form, please email us at business@harborough.gov.uk |
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Get in touch to arrange a 1-2-1 meeting with a member of our team. We offer support on a wide range of topics from funding opportunities to digital marketing and more. |
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Dates for the Diary - Webinars to support you through lockdown |
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Monday 9th November 2020, 1pm - 4pm
(Multiple Dates) |
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Tuesday 10th November 2020, 10am - 12pm |
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Thursday 12th November 2020, 12:30pm - 1:30pm |
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Tuesday 17th November 2020, 10am - 12:30pm |
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UK Transition: Are you ready for January 1st?
Brexit |
There are new rules for businesses starting January 1st 2021 as the final phase of Brexit takes place and the UK transitions out of the EU.
With less than 60 days until the UK leaves the single market and customs union, it is important that your business is ready.
If you: - Import goods to the UK
- Export goods from the UK
- Live or work in the EU
- Travel to the EU
- Have clients in the EU
- Stay in the UK as an EU citizen
Now is the time to act.
Click the link below to find out more about what needs to be done for your business before 1st January 2021. |
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Do you have any business news or articles you would like to share?
If so, please email and we will look to include in future editions. |
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