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…
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How To Sell Online Right Now—From Women Who Are Doing It Successfully
Marketing, e-commerce and advertising have all been hugely affected, as businesses attempt to navigate the murky waters of financial uncertainty as best…
Coronavirus: Illinois small businesses pivot in order to stay open
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many businesses, especially smaller ones to re-invent themselves in-order to save alive.
Scottsdale launches online assistance center for small businesses
The Scottsdale Small Business Assistance Center will serve as the city’s virtual one stop shop for local businesses looking for information on available business…
Stay connected with your customers
Facebook knows that many businesses are facing unexpected challenges right now including keeping in touch with customers, so they’re sharing a few things you can do to get ahead of these challenges and stay connected.
Facebook Page Inbox: What You Need to Know
As more people visit your Page, there will be more opportunities to connect with them directly. So how do you keep track of the different comments, conversations…
Small Solves in 10 minutes or less from Grow with Google
#SmallSolves is a series of short tutorials from #GrowWithGoogle to support small business owners during this time of uncertainty. These tutorials will…
Learn more with Grow with Google OnAir
Grow your digital skills, no matter where you’re located. Through online workshops and virtual one-on-one coaching sessions, you can learn skills…
Learn how to work from home and do business online
Browse minicourses curated by Grow with Google, then download the Primer app to take them on your phone.
Apply for your SBA PPP loan through Divvy.
Under the CARES Act, small businesses can receive up to $10M through the SBA Paycheck Protection Program. Divvy will assist you through the application process…
Fed to Buy Junk Bonds, CLOs and Lend to States in New Stimulus
The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced another series of sweeping steps to provide as much as $2.3 trillion in additional aid during the coronavirus pandemic…
Free webinars available through Small Business Center
The Central Carolina Community College Small Business Centers are offering the following free webinars. To register or for more information, visit…
Help for small businesses: Online workshops, seminars and resources during coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis has affected every facet of the worldwide economy, and small businesses have been hit particularly hard. Many small businesses in Central New…
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