While the whole world suffers the impact of COVID-19, we have been working to support our local businesses and ensure that the town bounces back when the threat of the virus has calmed.

Shrewsbury BID’s priorities during this time are to:

• Work with Shropshire Council and industry partners so that eligible businesses can access the financial support that is being announced by the government as quickly as possible.
• Share accurate, relevant and timely information from central and local government with members as it becomes available.
• Continue to promote and support Shrewsbury businesses who are operating/trading through our Original Shrewsbury platforms.
• Gather information from businesses regarding performance and the issues they are facing and sharing this data with our partners to lobby and make further requests to local and central government.

Shrewsbury BID members are also able to access further business support specific to the pandemic, including:

• Targeted webinars through partners to help member businesses adapt to the changing market
• Relevant and timely updates on Covid-19 announcements or changes affecting members
• Sign-posting to relevant information sources and support services

Business Resources

Training

Google are offering free training through their Digital Garage, designed to help you grow your business with courses covering subjects such as getting your business online, SEO, digital marketing and more.

Click below for more information or to take a course.

Mental Health Support

The charity ‘Mental Health at Work’ have collated a toolkit of resources designed to help support you and your employees/colleagues whilst in isolation or working from home.

The toolkit covers the following:

Coronavirus and Your Wellbeing 

Working Well From Home Under Self-Quarantine for Coronavirus

Supporting Your Mental Health While Working From Home

Remote Working: a Practical Safety Guide for Businesses

Supporting Colleagues to Stay Mentally Healthy in Unusual Working Conditions

Guides to Wellness Action Plans