Background

Many business people were not aware of or did not know how to access financial support, from the numerous sources of support that are available.

The Interview

We heard from Clive Stewart, of Strategic Business Support, of his experience in assisting his clients during level 5 of the lockdown, and his perspective as to what was working and how to go about applying for support.

The Group Discussion

Natalie Lyons, who owns an accounting practise, indicated that she had achieved significant success in assisting her clients with their TERS applications. She offered her services free of charge to the group. This offer was taken up and a TERS application that had proved problematic was resolved within days.

The opportunity to apply for loans that were being offered through the banks, was taken up. The website had been updated with all the sources of support, and can be accessed by clicking on the various icons, which will take you directly to the relevant web page.