Have you heard about the new Coronavirus Restart Grant?
You haven't? Gosh, have you been living under a rock? Isn't it just as well I'm here to tell you all about them!
The trusty Government has decided that if your non-essential business has been affected by COVID-19 (well, duh! Who's hasn't?!) then they want to help you get back up on your feet. Handy - I know.
They are handing out up to £6,000 for non-essential retail and up to £18,000 to the hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym sectors.
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What is the Coronavirus Restart Grant scheme?
The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in the non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care and accommodation sectors with a one-off grant, to reopen safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses that rely on delivering in-person services for the general idiots...sorry, public 👀
How do I get the Coronavirus Restart Grant Scheme?
So, according to the Government website, you are eligible if your business is based in England, you are rate-paying, you were trading on 1st April 2021 and you are in non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care or gym sectors.
You cannot get the funding (boo!) if your business is in administration, insolvent or has been struck off the Companies House register (tut tut) or if you have exceeded the permitted subsidy allowance (I hope you know what that is because I don't).
The important question...How much can I get on the Coronavirus Restart Grant Scheme?
If you are eligible, you will be paid a one-off grant of up to £6,000 if you are in the non-essential retail sector. If eligible, you will be paid a one-off grant of up to £18,000 if you are in the hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym sectors.
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And now to answer the question you are all thinking...Why are we talking about this?
Well, funny you should ask! Yes, we are a flooring company and should have no business talking about Government grants...however, here at DCTUK, we pride ourselves on being super helpful people (not to blow our own trumpets or anything).
These Restart grants offer the perfect opportunity to invest in your business and give it that love and attention it's been craving for the last 12 months. You want to keep it affordable - we get that - luckily for you we don't call ourselves the home of affordable design for nothing. Our promise to you is high quality luxurious products at a budget friendly price, you don't need to blow the whole grant on flooring just to achieve something great.
Besides, don't trust what we have to say, head over to the Government website to find all the above information in a much more miserable and boring fashion. We look forward to welcoming you back to our wonderfully bright, colourful and easy to understand website when you realise that we are talking perfect sense.
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