Covid-19 Government Support and Advice

The UK government is giving out financial aid to small businesses, but do tutors who manage their businesses from their own homes get some? It depends. If you pay business rates, then you can receive from the Small Business Relief Fund. In this episode, Neil discusses more on what sole proprietors like him are facing amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The government has forgotten about  hardworking educators. But not only them, several workers too are getting furloughed because of the current situation. Start learning on what does this mean for you, when you tune in. KEY TAKEAWAYS When you’re in furlough, you aren’t paid. You might get payment for an invoice on something that you’ve done before that, but not during the furlough period. The minimum time to be furloughed is 3 weeks. You must change your status if you want take on a job/task. Question and Answer: What type of task can I give to my employee that’s in furlough? Nothing. Not even a single sales phone call or email. Can a furloughed employee look for another job? Yes. BUT it should be treated as an unauthorized unpaid leave by your current employer. All eligible businesses in England, who pay business rates, can receive a £10000 payment under the Small Business Relief Fund. So, if you aren’t eligible, just like Neil, a tutor who works from home, you won’t receive any. For employers, ensure that the employees who work from home have the capacity and the equipment needed. Some aren’t capable of working from home because of their economic status. Note that the government allows people to travel for work, given that they don’t show coronavirus symptoms. BEST MOMENTS “When furlough directors need to carry out particular duties to fulfil statute obligations that they owe to their company, they can do that. But they must do no more than they’d be reasonably judged necessary for the purpose.” “The government does not recognise the vast number of sole proprietors and sole practitioners.” “Employers and employees should discuss working arrangements. And employers should take every step to facilitate.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Listen to The Tutor Podcast on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tutor-podcast/id1369191372)! Read the Weird Things Guitarists Do book by Neil Cowmeadow which is available now on Amazon. Link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weird-Things-Guitarists-Do-Misconceptions/dp/1519026579/ Contact Neil via this website - Neilcowmeadow.com! ABOUT THE HOST Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS! CONTACT METHOD [email protected]