Home News Small Business Commissioner updates

Archived News Article

Small Business Commissioner updates

This news article has been archived for reference only. It should not be relied upon for up-to-date information

The Small Business Commissioner has helped small businesses recover over £7.2 million owed to them (Dec 17 - May 2020) and £500,000 specifically during the coronavirus crisis.

Many small businesses are reaching out for assistance, with disputes over delayed payments or in some cases, non-payment because of the financial hardship being experienced by all sectors during this difficult time.

If you need support visit the Small Business Commissioner website.

> See all Covid-19 news from the Furniture Industry Research Association here.

You may be interested in
entries related to...

Covid-19
26 Entries

  • 'The future of the office and office workers' report

    'The future of the office and office workers' report

    News October 2020

    BCFA reveals seismic change in the way we work now is here to stay

  • Covid-19 SME Cyber survey

    Covid-19 SME Cyber survey

    News August 2020

    SME experiences of working from home and dealing with organisational cybersecurity

  • Support for small businesses to survive and thrive beyond COVID

    Support for small businesses to survive and thrive beyond COVID

    News August 2020

    Small Business Leadership Programme and Peer Networks Programme launch

  • Recovery Advice for Business scheme

    Recovery Advice for Business scheme

    News July 2020

    Access free support from experts and help your business recover from the impact of Coronavirus

  • Beyond 100 days of home working

    Beyond 100 days of home working

    News July 2020

    Guides on the ergonomics of home working, full practical tips for any new, or a seasoned home worker

  • Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020: notice

    Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020: notice

    News July 2020

    Updated to reflect the change in the 2m social distancing rule

  • Government provides further halt to business evictions

    Government provides further halt to business evictions

    News June 2020

    New code provides support to shops and local firms planning their future recovery

  • Reopening safely during coronavirus

    Reopening safely during coronavirus

    News June 2020

    New tool to help businesses identify whether they can reopen safely

  • Provide insight and analysis to BEIS

    Provide insight and analysis to BEIS

    News June 2020

    Input on measures needed to support economic recovery

  • Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund

    Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund

    News June 2020

    Support for small and micro businesses in England

  • Apprenticeships during COVID-19

    Apprenticeships during COVID-19

    News June 2020

    Guidance for apprentices and employers

  • Impact of COVID-19 on the Furniture and Furnishings Industry

    Impact of COVID-19 on the Furniture and Furnishings Industry

    News May 2020

    All-Party Parliamentary Furniture Industry Group (APPFIG) report

  • Coronavirus business support blog

    Coronavirus business support blog

    News May 2020

    New case studies from businesses making their workplaces COVID-secure

  • Trade Credit Insurance intervention

    Trade Credit Insurance intervention

    News May 2020

    New Q&A available

  • Trade Credit Insurance guarantee

    Trade Credit Insurance guarantee

    News May 2020

    Government will temporarily guarantee business-to-business transactions

  • Working safely during coronavirus

    Working safely during coronavirus

    News May 2020

    Covers factories / warehouses. homes, offices, shops, vehicles

  • Government COVID-19 recovery strategy

    Government COVID-19 recovery strategy

    News May 2020

    The strategy sets out a cautious roadmap

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Businesses and Employers Bulletin

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Businesses and Employers Bulletin

    News April 2020

    Sign-up to receive Government alerts

  • Inquiry on the impact of COVID-19

    Inquiry on the impact of COVID-19

    News April 2020

    Video conference on 30 April.

  • Secretary of State: letter to retailers and manufacturers

    Secretary of State: letter to retailers and manufacturers

    News April 2020

    Support to keep supply chains moving

  • Supporting with COVID-19 knowledge

    Supporting with COVID-19 knowledge

    News April 2020

    New central resource for COVID-19 information

  • Social distancing in the workplace

    Social distancing in the workplace

    News April 2020

    BEIS publishes advice applicable to furniture sector

  • BSI releases suite of best practice standards

    BSI releases suite of best practice standards

    News April 2020

    Risk and business continuity standards publicly available

  • BFC: COVID-19 activity review

    BFC: COVID-19 activity review

    News March 2020

    Letter to the Chancellor, engagement with BEIS, APPFIG work

  • BFC Briefing on COVID-19 Business Assistance

    BFC Briefing on COVID-19 Business Assistance

    News March 2020

    Support the Government has made available for businesses

  • COVID-19 - Coronavirus update

    COVID-19 - Coronavirus update

    News March 2020

    Business Readiness Bulletin – 11th March 2020