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Navigating COVID-19: Business Resources

30 Mar, 2020 | Return|

UPDATED: 7.17.20 11:30  AM 

While these are times of unprecedented challenges, we're steadfast in our commitment to our clients. After all, it is our mission to help independent businesses thrive - especially during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Below we've organized a list of resources for businesses managing the impact of COVID-19. 

 

Notice: Paycheck Protection Program has Reopened

The Paycheck Protection Program resumed accepting applications July 6, 2020, at 9:00 AM EDT in response to President signing the program's extension legislation. The new deadline to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan is August 8, 2020.

 

Small Business Loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). 

 

Google Ad Credits for SMBs

Google has announced $340 million in ad credits for small and medium businesses who have been active advertisers since the start of 2019. Ad credits will be distributed to eligible businesses in the coming months.

 

Facebook Offers Cash Grants & Ad Credits

Facebook has announced it plans to award $100 million in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 small businesses in over 30 countries to address the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

 


Paid Sick Leave

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.

 

The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

The initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain nonprofits and other employers.

 

 


Helpful Links by Country

United States

 

Canada

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   Canada Revenue Agency
Department of Labor   Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) 
OSHA    Health Canada
U.S. Chamber of Commerce    
U.S. Small Business Administration   COVID-19: Guidance Documents
     

 


Resources by U.S. State

Alabama

 

Montana

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Small Business Development Center (AL)   Small Business Development Center (MT)
Unemployment - For Employers   Unemployment - For Employers
Unemployment - For Employees   Unemployment - For Employees
     

Alaska

 

Nebraska

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Small Business Development Center (AK)   Unemployment - For Employers
Unemployment - For Employers   Unemployment - For Employees
Unemployment - For Employees    
     

Arizona

 

Nevada

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers   Unemployment - For Employers & Employees
Unemployment - For Employees    
     

Arkansas

 

New Hampshire

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers   Unemployment - For Employers
Unemployment - For Employees   Unemployment - For Employees
     

California

 

New Jersey

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers & Employees   Unemployment - For Employers & Employees
     

Colorado

 

New Mexico

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers   Unemployment - For Employers
Unemployment - For Employees   Unemployment - For Employees
     

Connecticut

 

New York

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers & Employees   Unemployment - For Employers
    Unemployment - For Employees
     

Delaware

 

North Carolina

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers & Employees   Unemployment - For Employers
    Unemployment - For Employees
     

Florida

 

North Dakota

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers   Unemployment - For Employers
Unemployment - For Employees   Unemployment - For Employees
     

Georgia

 

Ohio

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers   Unemployment - For Employers
Unemployment - For Employees   Unemployment - For Employees
     

Hawaii

 

Oklahoma

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Small Business Development Center (HI)   Unemployment - For Employers
Unemployment - For Employers & Employees   Unemployment - For Employees
     

Idaho

 

Oregon

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers & Employees   Unemployment - For Employers & Employees
     

Illinois

 

Pennsylvania

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Emergency Small Business Grants & Loans Assistance   COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA)
Unemployment - For Employers & Employees   Small Business Development Center (PA)
    Unemployment - For Employers
    Unemployment - For Employees
     

Indiana

 

Rhode Island

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers   Unemployment - For Employers
Unemployment - For Employees   Unemployment - For Employees
Small Business Development Center    
     

Iowa

 

South Carolina

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers & Employees   Unemployment - For Employees & Employers
     

Kansas

 

South Dakota

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers & Employees   Unemployment - For Employers
    Unemployment - For Employees
     

Kentucky

 

Tennessee

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers   Unemployment - For Employers
Unemployment - For Employees   Unemployment - For Employees
     

Louisiana

 

Texas

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers   Unemployment - For Employers
Unemployment - For Employees   Unemployment - For Employees
     

Maine

 

Utah

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers & Employees   Unemployment - For Employers & Employees
     

Maryland

 

Vermont

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers   Unemployment - For Employers
Unemployment - For Employees   Unemployment - For Employees
     

Massachusetts

 

Virginia

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers & Employees   Unemployment - For Employers
    Unemployment - For Employees
     

Michigan

 

Washington

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers & Employees   Unemployment - For Employers & Employees
     

Minnesota

 

West Virginia

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers   Unemployment - For Employers
Unemployment - For Employees   Unemployment - For Employees
     

Mississippi

 

Wisconsin

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers & Employees   Unemployment - For Employers & Employees
     

Missouri

 

Wyoming

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
Unemployment - For Employers  & Employees   Unemployment - For Employers
    Unemployment - For Employees

 


Resources by Canadian Province

Alberta

 

Nova Scotia

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Support for Employers & Employees    
     

British Columbia 

 

Ontario

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Provincial Support & Information    
     

Manitoba

 

Prince Edward Island

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Updates
    COVID-19 Supports & Services
     

New Brunswick

 

Quebec

COVID-19 Updates   Answers to Employment Questions about Coronavirus
Resources of Business   COVID-19 Updates
     

Newfoundland / Labrador

 

Saskatchewan

COVID-19 Updates   COVID-19 Information for Businesses & Workers
    COVID-19 Updates

 


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Sources: 

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employee-paid-leave

https://www.moderntiredealer.com/news/737870/links-to-federal-state-provincial-covid-19-resources

https://www.sema.org/corona-updates/

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