Business West welcomes the announcement of a discretionary fund for small businesses

Author
Phil Smith
Managing Director | Business West
2nd May 2020

Commenting on the government’s announcement today (2 May) of a discretionary fund for small businesses that have previously been outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme, Business West Managing Director, Phil Smith said:

“We welcome the additional funding allocated to support hard-pressed businesses and entrepreneurs.  Since the start of lockdown, we have been working with local workspace businesses to make it happen – organising a letter signed by over 400 signatories to lobby the Small Business Minister directly.

“This result is testament to all the hard work behind the scenes both directly by us and by British Chambers of Commerce.

“Many of the companies that have been unable to use existing support schemes are already on borrowed time – and will need these grants paid out swiftly if they are to survive. We now look forward to working with our local authorities to ensure the right businesses are able to benefit.”  

 

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