Surviving Coronavirus
The spread of coronavirus has had small business owners wondering what, if anything, they can do to maintain their businesses. While no one could have predicted how this pandemic would play out, there are many smart and practical things we can all do to set a stronger course for the road ahead, especially as we begin to reopen.
We are working to help small businesses, their employees, and their customers stay safe as we work toward recovery. To find the right tools to use, the right questions to ask, and the resources you need – including the 3C Fund Finder tool, visit 3C’s partner resource centers and check back on this page for tips and advice. We are in this together.
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Small Business Profile: Peninsula Party Rentals
As Feliciano Zavala writes in the San Francisco Chronicle, he is amazed that his Palo Alto-based party rental business is going so strong nearly a year after COVID-19 almost knocked it out. Following a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and loan and a revised focus on smaller events, Peninsula Party Rentals is finally getting back to…
Coronavirus Resources
‘We’re forgotten.’ Struggling N.J. small businesses frustrated again in search of federal loans.
When Congress first allocated money to help small businesses cope with the coronavirus, John Monaco sought a loan for his Nutley florist shop. He’s still waiting, even after…
The Really Small Business Administration
The overly broad definition of small businesses is responsible for publicly traded companies receiving Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds intended to help…
Failures in the government’s response to the pandemic
The April 22 editorial “Warnings ignored” hardly went far enough in its criticism of President Trump.
How the virus could boomerang on Facebook, Google and Amazon
The coronavirus’s economic wreckage is poised to boost the dominance of tech giants like Facebook, Google and Amazon…
FedEx announces efforts to assist small businesses with online operations, officials say
FedEx has announced a partnership with BigCommerce, an open SaaS e-commerce platform, to help small and medium businesses…
Why are so many black-owned small businesses shut out of PPP loans?
Many black-owned small businesses are having trouble accessing the government’s emergency Paycheck Protection Program loans, despite…
Small business owners’ dilemma amid coronavirus pandemic: defy state orders, or lose it all
As weeks go by, small business owners who have had to close their doors completely due to the coronavirus pandemic are now facing the possibility of losing…
Executive Profile: Marcus Blackwell makes music and math count
As a young student, Marcus Blackwell overcame his math phobia by using his piano-playing skills.
How a handful of Apple and Google employees came together to help health officials trace coronavirus
One of the most ambitious projects in Apple history launched in less than a month, and was driven by just a handful of employees.
During coronavirus, small businesses face new challenges even as states reopen
As states throughout the country begin to plan timelines for reopening their economies…
Detroit Small Business Owners Can Move Sales Online Via Partnership with Quicken Loans Community Fund, Rebrand Cities
The city of Detroit has announced a partnership with Detroit-based Rebrand Cities and Quicken Loans Community Fund to get more small businesses…
“Online sales are more important than they ever realized before.” Maine’s small businesses are pivoting during coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic
If you take a stroll downtown in any city or town in Maine you’ll notice…
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