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The David Allen Dumfries team have helped individuals and companies in the area by sharing vital financial guidance to a business network group on Facebook during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Amy Muirhead, an accountant, business advisor and Manager of the David Allen Chartered Accountancy office in Dumfries, has been updating the Dumfries and Galloway Business Network Facebook group regularly with financial and business advice.

Amy, who is from Thornhill, said: “We recognise that this has been, and still is, a tough time for everyone and lots of individuals and businesses have been in touch, some unable to work and concerned about what they qualify for in terms of financial support.

“The group is such a great way of getting information out to people. It is going to take a long time for things to get to a productive new normal and it is important that individuals have security and peace of mind about their future.

“This additional funding of employees’ wages through to October and the extension of the Self Employed Income Support Scheme is providing that and if we can help people and point them in the right direction then we will.”

The Facebook group has nearly 900 members from all over the region, and was set up by Robinsons, a family owned construction business, based out of Lockerbie.

Amy has been detailing the support available to help a wide range of people, from self-employed to those running limited companies. She has been providing ‘must know’ information, including details on the Small Business Support Grant, Self Employed Income Support Scheme and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

Amy has received a lot of feedback from members of the group. One member commented: “I am 100% sure that every member of this group will agree with me saying what a fantastic job Amy Muirhead is doing keeping us all updated in these strange times. Early morning to late evening, massive well done Amy!”

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