The Island's MP is calling for local businesses to comment on how COVID-19 has affected them.
MP Bob Seely is urging small, Island businesses to take part in a survey that seeks to assess the impacts of Coronavirus and identify what support is required to help the economy recover.
The survey was launched last month by the Island’s Federation of Small Businesses, with the support of the MP.
Mr Seely said:
“The Government has put in place a package of measures to assist businesses through what are genuinely unprecedented times, however, it is likely that businesses will need assistance in some shape or form for a while yet.
“Information from the survey will help us understand what form of assistance – whether that is at a local or national level – will be of most value.
“Obviously, the more responses that are forthcoming the more we will learn about the effects of the pandemic and what needs to be done to help the Island’s economy emerge out the other side. Thank you to all those who have responded so far.”
The survey consists of eight questions designed to highlight the effects of the pandemic on local businesses and identify what steps would be most beneficial in aiding financial recovery.
Norman Arnold, from the Island’s Federation of Small Businesses, said:
“We want as many businesses as possible to share their experiences with us. With this information we can work with the IW Council and national government to identify the areas of assistance that will be most pivotal in the months and years ahead.”
Businesses have until November 13 to complete the survey, which can be accessed here.
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