Invest in Bath’s website has the latest news on the range of financial support schemes, including the latest government measures and local authority grants and loans.
The website is run by the business growth and regeneration teams at Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council in association with the West of England Combined Authority’s inward investment body Invest Bristol + Bath. 
Business advice group Cool Ventures is offering free one-to-one sessions that are available remotely for those seeking assistance with cashflow, contingency planning, income generation and other timely subjects.
It is planning a series of online workshops in addition to this support. To book a free advice session contact Cool Ventures on 01225 580850 or email info@coolventures.co.uk
Bath & North East Somerset Council has set up a dedicated email address for queries directly relating to Covid-19 – covid-19incidentcomms@bathnes.gov.uk
South West business support service Inspire has extended its free expert advice to all businesses seeking support.
This includes:
- Up to the minute, practical, business specific, government bulletins.
- Guidance on what financial support is available to you and your business and how to access it.
- Expert advice in risk mitigation, cashflow concerns, workforce advice, utilising technology to aid business operation and a vast breadth of other areas.
- Local connections and solutions for supply chain and logistical challenges. Businesses collaborating to deliver products and services which are not able to be serviced by Asia and Europe currently.
Inspire CEO Rob Perks said: “We have seen complex and far reaching effects of the current crisis on a number of our clients from simple concerns around gaining accurate information to support their business to operational and supply chain challenges that have impacted their productivity and in some cases cashflow.
“We are in a unique position to support our wider business community with information and practical advice regarding all the challenges that business leaders are facing.
“We are fortunate to have a daily bulletin of Business specific measures and updates from BEIS and the Cabinet Office which we are sharing with all those that would like to receive it.
“The Inspire team is manning the phones or utilising video calls to connect our clients to the solutions they need, acting as an ‘Alexa’ for business.
“Our mission has always been to support business growth across the South West and build a community of like-minded leaders for shared learning and collaboration.
“In these difficult times we are extending our advice and support service to any business leader, whether they are an Inspire member or not, that would benefit from it, in an effort to support our regions business community in what will undoubtedly be an extremely challenging period.”
There will be no cost for this service and for more information, call 01172 034288 or email via www.inspirebiz.co.uk
