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
A third of small businesses say they won’t survive 3 months, coronavirus survey finds
Coronavirus is taking a toll on small businesses, and about one-third don’t expect to survive the next three months, survey results show.
Small businesses forced to get creative to keep afloat during coronavirus pandemic
As a growing list of companies shutting down amid the coronavirus pandemic, some small businesses are trying to find new ways to stay afloat.
The Small-Business Bailout Just Got a Lot Better
When Congress passed a $349 billion bailout of American small businesses last week, the program appeared to suffer from three deficiencies. First, the aid was already (at least) two weeks too late.
CashFlowTool Resource Center
CashFlowTool offers immediate help so you can plan your cash flow during the COVID-19 pandemic
Small business owners like me need more than the government is giving us
Our family operates two large factories on the island of Manhattan — about 10,000 square feet of leather goods manufacturing. We employ 40 well-paid artisans…
How to get a small business loan under the $349 billion aid bill
The recently passed $2 trillion coronavirus aid package includes nearly $350 billion for small business loans. Here’s how your small business can…
Goldman Sachs US Small Business Resource Center
US Department of Treasury: Assistance for Small Businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention…
Relief Guidance: Payment Protection Program Loans at SBA
The Department of Treasury released guidance on implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) at the Small Business Administration (SBA), which…
COVID-19 Policy Briefings
April 1, 2020 Federal: You can find guidance on how to utilize the relief funding created in the CARES Act as part of the Paycheck Protection Program here: Small Business Paycheck Protection Relief Guidance: Payment Protection Program Loans at SBA State and Local: The following are new state and local business assistance programs: New Jersey:…
Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic…
Executive Summary: CARES Act COVID-19 Response Legislation
This executive summary of the CARES Act explains what you need to know about the COVID-19 stimulus package recently signed into law. Find out how your business…
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