SME owners feeling uneasy & vital more clarity & guidance is provided

Alan Thomas, UK CEO at Simply Business, comments on the government’s Living with Covid Plan: “Following the announcement of the living with Covid plan, it’s vital that small businesses are provided with the necessary clarity, guidance and support through the coming weeks and months to ensure they can continue operating safely.

“With the onus now on individuals and business owners, this could leave some owners feeling uneasy – with many still in financial recovery mode, yet needing to prioritise the health of their staff, customers, and themselves.

“Public health is paramount, however, there’s no doubt that today signals another positive shift towards normality – which will be welcomed by many small business owners, having been hit harder than most in the last two years. In total, the UK’s six million small business owners have lost a staggering £126.6bn during the pandemic.

“But it’s clear that small businesses are the lifeblood of our local communities, at the same time contributing trillions of pounds each year to the economy. It’s crucial that they’re not an afterthought through this latest – and hopefully final – phase of their recovery.”

Find out more by visiting the Simply Business website