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 step-by-step guide to file a COVID-19 loan for your small business
You can keep your small business afloat with an SBA loan. Here’s how to file, along with links to all the forms you’ll need for your…
Digital Marketplaces Step Up For Small Businesses During COVID-19
Coronavirus is taking a heavy toll on small businesses worldwide. As state officials issue emergency “non-essential business” closures to contain the pandemic, many small business owners have needed to adapt to online-only offerings or else shutter completely. Online platforms are now becoming consumers’ primary point of purchase – and thankfully, digital marketplaces are doing their part…
Gov. Wolf opens $60 million coronavirus small-business loan fund
Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday announced the creation of a $60 million fund to lend money to small businesses that have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Relief coming for Seattle small businesses affected by coronavirus
The City of Seattle has committed roughly $2.5 million to help small businesses struggling in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
Here’s what the historic $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package will do to help small businesses
Small businesses will have access to $350 billion in forgivable loans, but they have to meet certain requirements
Coronavirus Tax Relief
The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus. This page will be updated…
How to Help Minimize Business Disruption During Emergencies
Facebook has a free suite of tools that can help you stay connected with your customers and employees. To take advantage of them, create a…
Coronavirus relief loans are available for small Colorado businesses
Small business owners in Colorado affected by the coronavirus are eligible to apply for a low-interest loan from the Small Business Association (SBA).
New website helps Rhode Islanders support small businesses affected by coronavirus outbreak
The website, RIsmallbusiness.org, was created as part of the Gift it Forward initiative and announced during a small business conference call hosted by Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Dan McKee’s office…
Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Programs for Businesses
Maryland has authorized $130 million in loan and grant funding for small businesses and manufacturers that have been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus…
I applied for SBA COVID-19 relief — here’s how it went
This economic downturn related to COVID-19 simply caught us off guard in a way few external factors ever do. And while our internal planning allows…
Quickbooks & GoFundMe Launch Small Business Relief Initiative
To help small businesses affected by COVID-19, we’re teaming up with GoFundMe to launch the Small Business Relief Initiative…
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