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
Urgent question from small businesses: When will coronavirus aid arrive?
When will the money arrive? That’s the urgent question for small business owners who have been devastated by the coronavirus outbreak. They’re awaiting help…
More relief available for Minnesota small business amid coronavirus crisis
As small businesses throughout the state continue to struggle amid the COVID-19 crisis, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development this week announced the implementation of the Minnesota Small Business Loan Guarantee Program.
Impact calculator for retailers
This calculator from FAIRE will help you understand the potential impact of COVID-19 on your business.
Small Businesses’ Guide to the Stimulus (CARES Act)
The CARES Act represents more than$376billion in relief for struggling small businesses, which falls into two main buckets:Access to Capital and Small Business Support.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons
The new stimulus package includes $350 billion in loans for small businesses
The SC Chamber of Commerce, the SC Bankers Association and the U.S. Small Business Administration – SC District Office announced a new loan program…
Sick-leave law helps workers amid coronavirus but puts onus on small businesses
New federal laws expanding family- and sick-leave benefits related to the coronavirus are good news for workers and, in the long run, businesses and the economy…
Dallas-area resources for small businesses during coronavirus outbreak
Here’s a compilation of local resources and links for small and midsized businesses during the coronavirus outbreak.
Web Event Recording: SBR, SBA and Special Guests on COVID-19 Relief
Small Business Roundtable Co-Executive Directors Rhett Buttle and John Stanford led an informative and timely conversation about COVID-19’s implications…
Apple Releases COVID-19 Screening Tool
This tool can help you understand what to do next about COVID-19. Let’s all look out for each other by knowing our status, trying not to infect others…
COVID-19: $800+ million to support small businesses and crisis response
Our commitment to support small- and medium-sized businesses, health organizations and governments, and health workers.
SBA Disaster Loans: The Unofficial Guide for Freelancers & Startups
We know more than a few entrepreneurs and freelancers who’ve been caught with their pants down by coronavirus. Luckily the federal…
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