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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 Resilience

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

Sacramento COVID-19 Economic Relief

The City of Sacramento has established a $1 million economic relief fund for businesses affected by COVID-19. The fund will provide…

March 19, 2020

Comparing Restaurant Online Ordering Systems

Finding software can be overwhelming. Software Advice helps hundreds of restaurant operators choose the right online food ordering software to process online orders…

March 18, 2020

Top 5 Best Food Delivery WordPress Plugins for 2019

Can you automate food delivery with WordPress? Yes! In fact, there are quite a few amazing plugins to choose from. With the plugins listed here, you can…

March 18, 2020

The Top 21 Best Practices for Running a Successful Ecommerce Website

If your business sells tangible products, you need to have a strong online presence. But with so much competition in the ecommerce space, it can be tough…

March 18, 2020

Webcast Replay: How Small and Medium Size Businesses Can Prepare for the Impact of COVID-19

TriNet, along with Fisher Phillips, a leading labor and employment law firm, answer some of the most frequently asked questions from SMBs on Coronavirus…

March 18, 2020

How Small Businesses Can Prepare for the Coronavirus

The CDC urges businesses to prepare for worst-case scenarios regarding coronavirus. Here’s what to do…

March 18, 2020

Software Donation has tools to help during COVID-19

Transforming lives through access to powerful software. Software Donation is an initiative for making changes and creating impacts with the power of software…

March 18, 2020

Coronavirus crisis — 4 ways small business can survive the threat

The sudden outbreak and rapid spread of coronavirus across countries has thrown the world into a frenzy…

March 18, 2020

Facebook Small Business Grants Program

We know that your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19. We’ve heard that a little financial support can…

March 18, 2020

Top LinkedIn Headlines in Small Business Disruption

The crush of cultural, sporting and other cancellations — coupled with bans on large gatherings and orders for workers to stay home — have left local businesses struggling…

March 18, 2020

Resources to help your small business manage through uncertainty

As communities throughout the world respond to COVID-19 (coronavirus), we know that this time presents unique challenges for businesses. Here are some tips…

March 18, 2020

Teleworking During Coronavirus… Are You Ready?

As the Coronavirus continues to spread, more companies are faced with the reality of remote work. For many employees…

March 18, 2020

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