EnterprisePlus

1. Continuing professional development at home
   
   If you or your colleagues are focussing on professional development, check out our CPD resources. You can find online training on our list of approved training courses and search for online events on our events database.
   
   As part of your EnterprisePlus membership you can apply for a training voucher of up to £1000 to cover the costs of a training course.
   
   
2. Find finance with EnterprisePlus
   
   Email us to discuss your funding needs; we have a number of ways to help you connect with investors - you can:
   
   Request a free tailored report with relevant funds for your business.
   
   Contact us to find out how you can share your investment opportunity directly with investors (eligibility criteria apply).
   
   Email us to register your interest in our next Investment Catalyst event (Autumn 2020, date to be confirmed). 
   
   
3. Government funding available
   
   Use this business support finder to see what government support is available for you and your business. 
   
   Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme offering access to loans, overdrafts, invoice finance, and asset finance of up to £5 million for up to 6 years.
   
   Bounce back loans providing £2,000 to £50,000 interest free for the first 12 months. 
   
   Future Fund offering loans ranging from £125,000 to £5 million, subject to at least equal match funding from investors.
   
   Use the British Business Bank tool to help you find Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) accredited lenders according your needs. 
   
   
4. Furloughing your staff
   
   If you need to furlough your staff, you can claim up to 80% of their wages as part of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
   
   
5. Keeping your workplace open
   
   If you are not furloughing staff and still have employees attending their usual place of work please see the following government guidelines:
   
   Best practise in the workplace, including guidance on social distancing and shift working/staggering processes.
   
   Labs and research facilities - guidance for people who work in or run indoor labs and research facilitiles and similar environments.

If you or your colleagues have personal RSC membership you can access additional support from us including financial support, access to RSC content, careers support, and more.