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.
Join the Connected Commerce Council
to receive access to exclusive resources, trainings, and advocacy support
Find funding immediately available to your business from federal, state, and private sources. We’re updating this page daily with the latest resources available. If you have any questions, please email info@connectedcouncil.org
Select Your State:
Small Business Resilience
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
Minority-owned small businesses face unique, steep hurdles amid coronavirus cash crunch
Tuan Ngo seemed to be at a dead end this weekend as he tried to apply for emergency loans for his nail salon business in Washington state, which has been…
Why coronavirus relief to small businesses is lagging
Speed is of the essence if a federal relief program for small businesses is going to be effective in combating the damage wrought by the coronavirus lockdowns.
Keeping Commerce Connected & Protected
Balancing Worker Safety With Supply Chain Stability
The world is in the midst of an economic and cultural fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The complexity of social distancing and the resulting stagnation of world markets has shown a spotlight on the importance of access to digital resources and marketplaces – particularly for American small businesses. In this new light, we should not…
Small businesses struggle with excess inventory as online sales dry up, markets canceled
The same businesses that would normally be getting ready for a long list of markets and shows through the spring, summer, and fall now have extra inventory…
Google tools and resources to help small businesses manage through uncertainty during COVID-19
Local businesses are facing unprecedented challenges as they navigate COVID-19. Google is committed to using our tools and resources to help small businesses…
Tiny Digital Businesses Play Key Role in Local Economies, Study Says
A new study examines the millions of small digital businesses. They could help many communities weather the economic blow from the coronavirus outbreak…
What you need to know about the new small business loan program
The Treasury Department’s new loan program for small businesses authorized by the recent emergency stimulus bill passed by Congress to address the economic…
Kansas City’s Small Business Owners Anxiously Await Coronavirus Emergency Loans
Nicholas and Kristen Rowell became owners last October of the Little Monkey Bizness children’s play space in Shawnee, Kansas, and had parties and…
Texas’ small-business owners tap patience and experts to navigate coronavirus relief options
Get the latest updates on coronavirus in Texas here. At least 140 Texans’ deaths have been linked to COVID-19, and at least 7,276 people have been diagnosed…
Trump says will ask Congress for more small business funds if money runs out
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would ask Congress for more money to make loans to small businesses struggling with the economic fallout…
Survey: Nearly All Michigan Small Business Impacted by Coronavirus
A new survey shows 92% of Michigan small employers are negatively impacted by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, a continued escalation from 76%…
Oregon small business owners: Here’s where to find help to weather the coronavirus pandemic
Many businesses were ordered to close, and others shuttered after business dwindled as a result of social distancing measures. The number of unemployment…
Sign up to get the latest news and resources for your small business
Featured
3C’s Last-minute Tips for Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Boost Holiday Sales
New Research Shows AI’s Growing Role in Driving Online Advertising’s Value
3C Reacts to the DOJ’s Proposed Remedies in Google Search Case
