Survey of self employed and businesses in Upper Bann struggling through Coronavirus crisis

With around 60% of firms in Upper Bann struggling during the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown, a survey aims to assess how they can be helped.
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The survey is targeting all firms struggling in the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon area, from the small self employed hairdresser to large property agencies.

Portadown Chamber of Commerce President Adrian Farrell urged as many businesses as possible to take part in the online survey so that they have a clear picture of what they are facing and how they can be helped.

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Small or larger firms such as retailers, beauticians, construction firms, charities, hospitality and tourism, legal, and transportation are among those urged to take part in the survery.

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It has been set up by the Business Partnership Alliance with Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council to assess how things stand commercially in the main large and small towns in the borough.

A spokesperson said: “Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the Business Partnership Alliance understand the local business community is under extreme pressure, facing huge and unprecedented challenges as a result of the on-going COVID-10 pandemic.

“The Business Partnership Alliance and council, want to ensure all voices from our local business community are heard, and that appropriate support is available, which is why council has teamed up with the Business Partnership Alliance to launch the COVID-19 Business Impact Survey.

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“Business owners and the self-employed can take part in the short survey to express their views on a range of issues and highlight the support required in the short, medium and long term.

“We are encouraging as many businesses as possible to take part in this survey, it will only take 5 minutes to complete.”

The closing date has been extended to 8th May 2020, please click on the link below to complete:- https://bit.ly/2Y6Vd5t

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