Moray Chamber of Commerce urges businesses to work together to combat Covid-19

MORAY Chamber of Commerce has urged businesses to work together to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

With all clubs, pubs, cafes, restaurants, gyms and other similar places officially told to close from last night onwards to reduce the risk of spreading the virus, many businesses are under great financial pressure already.

And while the UK Government has said it will cover 80% of wages by those unable to work due to Covid-19, businesses are still in grave danger in the short term.

Sarah Medcraf, chief executive of Moray Chamber of Commerce, told people: "Many of our members have reached out to us to seek advice, help or support with regards to coronavirus. We understand that it is not only staffing that is a concern but contracts/sales/orders, cash flow, supply chain etc. As the impact of the pandemic is changing daily, we understand that it is difficult to get all of the correct advice and plan accordingly.

"As we all know cash is king, and if your finances are worrying you with regards to Covid-19, reach out to your bank and/or accountant for advice. HMRC have also offered additional support on VAT payments.

"By being a member of Moray Chamber of Commerce, you have access to regional, national, and international businesses. If you are coming up against an issue or problem, or would like to learn how other businesses are dealing with certain elements of Covid-19, please complete the form on or websote and we can seek to get the answer for you from our ever-growing network.

"We understand the rural challenges that Moray faces and a pandemic such as this could isolate us, we urge you to work together and support where you can.

"There is a high risk of many businesses laying off staff or closing their doors and we want Moray to come together as a community to help all of our businesses, regardless of sector or size, to survive this."

The chamber has signposted a number of places businesses can go to for help; to find out more click here.

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