Dorothy Robinson, who runs a small fashion boutique in Chesterfield, says the uncertainty of lockdown has been "overwhelming". I think despite this period being so challenging for small businesses like mine, it will be the next few months that will be the crunch period. Matthew says one of the biggest problems he's now facing is how the small business sector will implement social distancing in stores. To help small business owners adapt to the new landscape, payment provider Visa has launched a number of initiatives with partners including Deliveroo, DownYourHighStreet.com, eBay, and ShopAppy.com to help local shops build an online presence. By supporting small businesses- both on and offline - all of us can do our bit to help our communities recover and get back to their best."

Source: Daily Mirror June 20, 2020 06:00 UTC