We recognise how difficult it is for your business at this time and we can help to direct you to partners and services that can give you the direct help you need.
- Unlike COVID, there is no grant funding available at present for businesses.
- If you are worried about how the cost of living pressures will affect your business, the best place to go for help and support is the Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub. The hub offers support and advice that is tailored to your specific business needs. You can call 01249 477287 (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm) to speak to a business advisor or visit https://growthhub.swlep.co.uk/
- We also have an online business support directory that gives you help and advice based on the size of your business, and how you wish to grow or change. You can find the directory at: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/business-support-directory
- We have set up a webpage that details advice and guidance to help you get the support your business needs. It will also be updated as and when we have new information. You can find it at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/business-cost-of-living
- For help with energy bills, the Government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) for non-domestic customers will give you a discount on your energy usage initially between 1 October and 31 March 2023. This will automatically be taken off your bill by your energy supplier, but if you’d like more information, you can find it on the Government website; the link is on our business cost of living page at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/business-cost-of-living
Wiltshire Council supports Wiltshire businesses with free Cost of Doing Business webinars
Wiltshire Council is supporting businesses in the county with a series of free online webinars to offer help, support and advice to guide businesses through the current economic challenges.
The webinars are hosted by The Enterprise Network (TEN), which was set up by the council in 2012 as a consequence of the 2008 recession to provide flexible, subsidised, start up and incubation space for small business and entrepreneurs in their formative years. TEN also works with a range of partners to deliver and facilitate funded and paid for programmes to support emerging and established businesses.
TEN has partnered with The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to create this online webinar series aptly named Take TEN.
The webinars, which are perfect for both business owners and entrepreneurs showcase the range of support available across several themes that may be affecting their business during these challenging times.
The series introduces several organisations and local businesses owners to talk through some of the practical steps that can be taken to ensure the health of businesses, with additional sources of support and the wealth of resource available at FSB to both members and non-members alike.
Cllr Richard Clewer, Leader of Wiltshire Council and Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said: “I’d encourage all small businesses and entrepreneurs to view the webinars for important tips and tricks that will help them navigate the choppy waters ahead.
The full press release can be found here: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/news/free-cost-of-doing-business-webinars
Links to all videos
Skills Support for the Workforce https://clipchamp.com/watch/6g3GFs6NX5G
Confident Cash Flow https://clipchamp.com/watch/qeBaGlXayxY
SWIG Finance https://clipchamp.com/watch/cQfUA96Oopj
Workplace Health and Wellbeing https://clipchamp.com/watch/Ss3gOzckInU
Marketing https://clipchamp.com/watch/dQESQYwCMEy
Sales https://clipchamp.com/watch/ncjie765Y99
HR https://clipchamp.com/watch/wnrgCcBkowp