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
3 Strategies That Will Help Your Small Business Navigate A Pandemic
Most small business leaders, like the rest of us, didn’t see the COVID-19 pandemic coming, so they haven’t had adequate time to prepare. The full effects of illness and business closures have only begun to appear.
Free Money For Small Business: Two Loans You May Not Have To Repay–That You Should Apply For Now
Congress did something unprecedented this week in terms of direct financial assistance for small and medium-sized businesses. There’s very little…
Give more people a way to support your business with gift cards
During this challenging time, people are looking for ways to support the businesses that they love in their communities. One way they’re doing so…
Newly Available CARES Act Loans: 10 Things Small Businesses Need To Know
The federal government has recently enacted two pieces of legislation to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis, including the CARES Act…
Facebook Adds Gift Card Discovery Tool, Service Impact Listings to Help Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Facebook is rolling out some new measures to assist businesses dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 shutdowns, including more specific detail…
Get a quick start on your Paycheck Protection Program loan
QuickBooks is working to make it easier for you to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan to help your small business…
Stimulus Bill: Making Sense Of The Options For Small Businesses & Employers (Grants + Loans)
The US government is giving out $10,000 grants to business owners who were negatively affected by the coronavirus situation. It’s an easy 10-minute application.
Special Report on Coronavirus and Small Business
The MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index is issuing results from a special survey this month on the impact of COVID-19…
What You Need to Know About SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program Loans
To help small businesses navigate the affects of COVID-19, the Department of the Treasury released guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program at the SBA – fully forgiven loans that pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Please note that this situation is evolving rapidly: demand for these loans is anticipated to be massive…
Coronavirus Update: Gov. Newsom Promises Help For Small Businesses, Launches Jobs Website
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday afternoon tried to offer some reassurance to small-business owners and workers employed by those businesses that the state…
The Coronavirus Small Business Loan Program: What You Need To Know
Starting today, small businesses can apply for the nearly $350 billion in loans available through the economic rescue plan from Congress. The loan program…
Facebook Announces $40 Million In Grants For U.S. Small Businesses Impacted By Coronavirus As Part Of $100 Million Grant Program
Facebook has announced that it will give $40 million in grants to 10,000 U.S. small businesses that have been negatively affected by coronavirus. The companies…
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