FREE businesses support packages to help you thrive in a Covid world
Stay Safe, Stay Open is offering small businesses in Hertfordshire access to a range of free support which will help you to navigate the changing advice and regulations, update risk assessments to ensure that you continue to trade safely and plan for future success with financial support and continuity planning. As a business, you will have already spent time, effort and money on making your premises as safe as possible for staff and customers. Maintaining vigilance and ensuring you’re implementing the latest guidance through the winter will not only ensure you remain compliant, but also provides you with a positive sales message which will give your consumers the confidence to visit. The following support is all free to access for eligible businesses in Hertfordshire and is delivered in partnership with Hertfordshire Growth Hub, Better Business for All, Visit Herts and Local Authorities.
Practical Health and Safety Consultancy, Operational and Business Planning Advice. Up to 8 hours of bespoke 1:1 support to review Covid-19 risk assessments and implement simple changes to bring you in line with the latest guidance.
Funding to help improve ventilation. Access funding to pay for ventilation specialists who will audit your spaces and make recommendations for improvements that will help mitigate outbreaks without needing to reduce capacity.
Funded legal support package. Need help with HR, health and safety, commercial contracts or tax? Hertfordshire businesses with fewer than 50 employees can access a year of free legal advice
Better business for all Trading Safely Toolkits. The Better Business for All partnership has produced a toolkit of resources to help businesses trade safely and comply with the law.
Get the Safe to Trade Accreditation. If you’re located in Broxbourne you can access a free accreditation as part of the Safe to Trade Scheme managed by Shield Safety Group. This scheme will roll out in other locations around the county soon.
To find out more on all the upcoming and available support through the stay safe, stay open campaign, visit the Hertfordshire Growth Hub