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
WhatsApp Business App
WhatsApp Business is a free to download app that was built with the small business owner in mind. Create a catalog to showcase your products and services…
Box is offering a 90-day free trial
With Box, you get a single place to manage, secure, share and govern all of the content for your internal and external collaboration and processes…
Dropbox is offering a free 3-month subscription
Dropbox is offering free Dropbox and HelloSign subscriptions for a three-month period to nonprofits and NGOs that are focused on fighting COVID-19….
Remote HQ Collaboration Tools
In light of COVID-19, we want to help students, teachers, and colleagues across industries stay connected and work together remotely. Use RemoteHQ as your virtual…
Swit collaboration suite
Swit brings your teams together so you can continue to communicate and manage tasks, wherever you are.
COVID-19 Response: Cutting Prices, Removing Limits
The global community is trying their best to cope with the rapidly evolving situation surrounding the spread of COVID-19. Governments are trying…
Helping businesses and schools stay connected in response to Coronavirus
As more employees, educators, and students work remotely in response to the spread of COVID-19, we want to do our part to help them stay connected…
GIFTUP: The simplest way to sell your business’ gift cards online
What we’re doing to help businesses affected by the Coronavirus emergency
Custom eGift Card Platform
Gift cards for today’s consumer. Start selling & promoting your online gift cards instantly for free!
Kabbage: Gift certificates to support small businesses
With the current impacts to our economy, Kabbage wants to make sure there are ways to help local entrepreneurs. Through Kabbage Payments™, any business…
What the CARES Act Means for Your Small Business & What’s Next
The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business…
Tech companies are stepping up in the coronavirus pandemic response. Here’s how they’re dedicating resources
Tech giants are stepping up to the plate to play a part in the coronavirus pandemic response, tapping into their wide-ranging resources to help experts get a handle on the spread of the virus
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