The Scottish Covid inquiry is looking at the impact the pandemic had on businesses, with lockdowns, closures and restrictions.
Business owners have said that getting help could be complicated, and the process and eligibility could vary in different parts of the country.
With the Scottish budget coming this week, there are calls for more to be done to support businesses.
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