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Low income self employed. Can I get any help?

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im self employed gardener and am struggling to get new work at the moment. Is there any governemnt help I can apply for? I know abiut the covid scheme but I can't prove lack of work is because if covid..
many thanks.

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  • Grumpy_chap
    Grumpy_chap Posts: 18,293 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    This might be better suited to the COVID board.
    Additional information will be required to help with providing pointers, for starters:
    • When did you start trading?
    • How much is the turnover compared to planned turnover?  Previous years?
    • Have you lost Clients?
    • What are you doing to promote the business?  In our area, gardeners are in very high demand.
  • Mistral001
    Mistral001 Posts: 5,429 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    If your business is not one that is presently affected by Corona Virus you could be eligible for Tax Credits.  
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