Opportunity to support Scotland’s small businesses back to business

The Recovery Advice for Business scheme, is a UK-wide effort to help thousands of small business owners to recover from the impact of Coronavirus through expert advice.   

The scheme is a partnership between the Professional and Business Services Sector and Enterprise Nation, supported by the UK’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, The Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, Business Gateway, The Welsh Government, and Business Wales. 

Professional bodies are mobilising experts in their sector to offer one-hour free calls to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) who need advice on topics from accounting to advertising, HR and legal affairs. Enterprise Nation is providing free access to its platform until 31 December 2020 to enable SMEs to connect with a community of business advisers volunteering to help them overcome this challenging period.

“Paul Mosson, our Executive Director of Member Services and Engagement, said, "The Coronavirus crisis has had a devastating impact on many businesses across the country and beyond - legal firms are amongst those badly affected. Our members have a long history of helping their community and civic society, so we understand that despite challenges within their own firms, many Scottish Solicitors may want and be in a position to support others within and outside their own business areas, as they recover.

"As the professional body for Scottish solicitors, we are therefore making our members aware of the opportunity to get involved with the Recovery Advice for Business scheme by offering free support and advice to help small businesses. We in turn would expect this to be a mutually rewarding opportunity to demonstrate the integrity and value of their professional skills and meet new clients for the future."