To assist businesses affected by COVID-19, we have put together a list of resources below including government assistance, private grants and loans, free advertising/marketing, and free education or courses given by other businesses that may be of help. If you would like to add to the list, please leave a comment or email us.
Government Assistance
The SBA government website has compiled a great list of government resources including guidelines for compliance. Be sure to also check your state government website for up-to-date regulations
Small business and non-profit owners in qualifying states can apply for low-interest loans of up to $2 million for businesses that have been significantly affected by COVID-19 can apply.
The government also allows for local assistance able to help you navigate the changes in how to combat COVID-19 in your state.
Private Grants & Loans
The Opportunity Fund offers a woman, person of color or immigrant business owner funds for grants and low-interest loans to small businesses. If you haven't been directly affected and can afford to donate money to this organization, it would be much appreciated.
Amazon has pledged $5 million for its Neighborhood Small Business Relief Fund (ONLY if you're in the Seattle area) for businesses affected by COVID-19.
The Restaurant Workers Community Foundation has compiled information related to grants, financial programs and other resources for restaurants affected by COVID-19.
Free Advertising/Marketing
Facebook has committed $100 million in cash grants and ad credits so that the businesses can use their services to keep promoting their business and inform the public about any changes.
Yelp has committed $25 million in relief for independent local restaurants and nightlife businesses in the form of free advertisement fees, products and services.
Sparketing Agency is giving free business and marketing audits for businesses affected by COVID-19 in hopes of providing creative solutions to help navigate this difficult time. If interested please complete our contact form.
Free Education/Resources
Adobe is giving customer-friendly programs, access to creative cloud desktop apps and free resources for distance learning.
Rhonda Abrams, owner of The Planning Shop and small business expert, is hosting Facebook live sessions every day at 1 PM EST to go over financial resources, legislation and answers regarding small business.
Alice is an online small business resource center that is updated daily offering resources on operating remote teams, how to launch online and how to apply for grants.
The National Federation of Independent Business is offering legal resources to business affected by COVID-19.
Intuit QuickBooks has information and resources on financial preparedness, remote work, and business guides.
Cisco is offering free Webex licenses to their free accounts for 90 days so that businesses can host up to 100 people for an unlimited amount of time.
Google is currently giving access to advanced Google Hangouts features so conferencing is available to help with social distancing. This can be accessed through your personal Gmail account.
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QUICK REMINDER:
We have compiled this list of resources solely for the purpose of informing you about all the resources available to you. Since the rules and regulations are still changing and vary by state, please consult a lawyer or HR expert for specific guidance.
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