Originally written by Anna Jordan on Small Business
Optimism has grown since lockdown restrictions have started to ease, but businesses are still worried about the months ahead.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has created a report outlining proposals to help businesses build back stronger.
It focuses on five key areas:
Manage the virus response in a way that helps businesses survive and thrive
Economic health and investment
Build an ambitious global trade strategy
Skills for the jobs of today and tomorrow
Invest in the places where we live, work, study and play
Let’s see what they had to say.
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Manage the virus response in a way that helps businesses survive and thrive
UK-wide co-ordination of virus management and recovery, ensuring consistency of approach across nations
Set out a long-term Coronavirus testing strategy so businesses can plan with confidence
Set out contingency plans for future virus response so businesses can invest in their future with confidence
Economic health and investment
Require lenders to accept requests from Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan customers for the term of their loans to be extended from six to up to ten years
Introduce a blended approach to businesses’ Coronavirus-related debt, including a student-loan style option, so firms only