IN COLLABORATION with Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is conducting an eight question survey to find out how local businesses can be supported.

The past nine months have provided a challenging period for small businesses on the Isle of Wight in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Various packages of support have been issued since the start of the crisis, saving numerous jobs on the Island.

It is now clear further assistance will be pivotal in avoiding local businesses and jobs going under during the winter months.

FSB development manager for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Nicola Bailey said: “Our aim is to understand how small businesses on the Island have been impacted by Covid-19 and what help they need to recover”.

Mr Seely added: “Clearly things are tough for some businesses at the moment, and I want to make sure that I stay in close touch with business people across the Island.

“It would be great if small businesses on the Island could take a couple of minutes to respond to this survey, as their input will shape the Island’s and the UK’s recovery plans.”