Sustainable benefit "Need support for online application of small and medium-sized enterprises" 17:20, May 8
Regarding the "sustaining benefit" that provides up to 2 million yen to SMEs affected by the spread of new coronavirus infection, the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Mimura needs to make full-scale support for application through the Internet. I said yes.
At a press conference on the 8th, Mr. Mimura pointed out that about 40% of the expected benefits have already been applied by SMEs in a blink of an eye.
On top of that, he added that the principle of electronic application via the Internet is that "SMEs who are not accustomed to electronic application can be confused. It is necessary for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to fully support activities." It was.
Also, regarding that it usually takes about 2 weeks from application to transfer, Mimura President says, "Some point out that the timing is too long, but I think that the fact that it is certainly paid is more important. If it is insufficient, increase the amount. It is said that we should receive additional assistance. ”He recognized that additional support for SMEs and sole proprietors should be considered in light of the extension of the emergency declaration.