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Coronavirus Small Business Resources Guide

Everything you need to help your business survive and grow as you adapt to the new world of running a small business in the age of the COVID pandemic.

Latest Stimulus Package Updates

Looking for more information on the new stimulus package? Check out our Small Business Update recaps, where U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley breaks down how the new legislation impacts PPP loans, taxes and more.

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Small Business Update Town Hall

Replay 3/12: Small Business Update: American Rescue Plan Act

Everything you need to know about the American Rescue Plan Act and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Small Business Update Town Hall

Replay 2/25: Small Business Update: PPP for Small Businesses

The Biden Administration announced significant changes for the Paycheck Protection Program. This Small Business Updates outlines the changes and answers common questions.

Small Business Update Town Hall Replay 1/19: Small Business Update: PPP and Stimulus Q&A
Small Business Update Town Hall Replay 1/5: Small Business Update: More on PPP Loans and the Employee Retention Tax Credit
Small Business Update Town Hall Replay 12/22: Small Business Update: The Latest Stimulus Details and Changes to PPP Loans
Business Financing How to Get Your PPP Loan Forgiven
Strategy Everything You Need to Know About Coronavirus Federal Small Business Stimulus Aid Programs
Finance Will You Owe Taxes on Your Paycheck Protection Loan?
Strategy

10 Smart and Practical Ways to Cut Your Overhead Costs

Need to trim your overhead costs? Small business owners share their best tips for reducing expenses while maintaining employee and customer satisfaction.

Marketing

5 Small Business Listings to Boost Your Online Presence

Free local business directories are an easy and free way to boost your business’s online presence. Here are five small business listings you should claim.

A Guide to Reopening Your Business

Everything you need to reopen your business and get back to work.



Read more here.

Find a Local Chamber

During these tough times, your state or local chamber is a tremendous resource to help your business.

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Customers

Customers Staying Connected With Customers Through the Coronavirus Outbreak
Customers 5 Ways to Retain Your Customers During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Customers 15 Examples of How Companies Are Communicating with Customers About Coronavirus
Strategy How to Effectively Communicate Your Reopening Plans to Customers
Customers 6 Ways to Provide Great Customer Service During a Crisis
Marketing How to Use Facebook to Connect with Your Customers in Times of Crisis
Customers 4 Ways to Rebuild Customer Loyalty After COVID-19
Marketing How to Promote Your Business on Instagram During a Crisis
Marketing 6 Ways Social Media Can Help You Connect With Your Customers During a Crisis

Strategies

Business Financing Restructuring Your Business Debt? Here's What You Need to Know
Strategy 10 Smart and Practical Ways to Cut Your Overhead Costs
Strategy 3 Expert Strategies for Curbing Coronavirus-Related Business Losses
Business Financing How to Use Crowdfunding to Support Your Small Business Through Coronavirus
Strategy 5 Customer-Focused Business Reopening Strategies
Marketing 9 Free Ways to Promote Your Small Business Now
Marketing Hosting a Virtual Event? Here's How to Do It Right
Marketing 7 Steps to Hosting a Great Webinar
Strategy Can an Employer Deny Unemployment?
Human Resources Can 1099 Employees File for Unemployment Benefits?
Thrive 10 Inspiring Business Books to Read Right Now
Strategy 7 Expert Tips for Negotiating With Business Creditors

Success Stories

Strategy 20 Small Businesses Thriving During Coronavirus
Launch Pad Walgreens’ Pandemic Mandate: ‘Move Fast,’ as ‘Perfect Is the Enemy of Now’
Launch Pad Office Depot’s New Tech Aims to Boost In-Store Service and Omnichannel Access
Launch Pad Catering to Homebound Customers Drives Brands to Shift Strategies
Launch Pad Investments in E-Commerce Yield Big Gains for Small Businesses Amid Pandemic
Finance 4 Business Owners on How They're Reopening Their Businesses Post-Coronavirus
Strategy 9 Creative Ways Small Businesses Are Adapting to Coronavirus
Growth Studio 5 Small Business Owners on How They're Keeping Employees Happy During the Pandemic
Growth Studio 5 Small Business Owners Reveal How They Are Marketing On Social Media During COVID-19
Growth Studio 5 Small Business Owners Talk Pandemic-Inspired Changes That Are Here to Stay
Growth Studio 5 Small Business Owners on How They've Adapted to COVID-19
The Leap Home Advantage: Furniture Disruptor Fernish CEO on How Its Pandemic Pivot Proved to Be the Right Bet

Employees

Human Resources 8 Simple Ways to Retain Your Best Employees
Thrive 6 Tips for Adapting Your Leadership Style in the Post-COVID World
Human Resources 24 Ways to Improve Employee Satisfaction and Productivity
Human Resources 6 Ways Remote Employees Are Staying Productive During the Pandemic
Human Resources How to Recruit and Hire During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Human Resources Best Team-Building Activities for Remote Teams
Human Resources Struggling to Balance the Budget? Here's How to Manage Staff Concerns the Right Way
Human Resources 5 Experts on How to Manage Employees Through Difficult Times
Strategy 4 Business Management Trends for Leading a Remote Team
Human Resources 7 Ways to Improve Company Culture Remotely
Marketing 10 Ideas for Making Your Video Meetings More Productive
Strategy How to Be a Great Leader During a Crisis
Human Resources How to Handle Employee Performance Issues During a Crisis
Human Resources Expert Advice on How to Support Your Employees During a Crisis
Human Resources How to Use Recruitment Marketing to Hire During Coronavirus
Human Resources 7 Things to Do When Creating an Emergency Work-From-Home Policy for COVID-19
Strategy How to Survive Working from Home — While the Kids Are Home, Too
Strategy How to Manage Your Time When You’re Working From Home
Ask the Board How Can I Be a Great Boss In a Crisis?
Human Resources 6 Tools for Managing Employee Schedules
Launch Pad Investments in E-Commerce Yield Big Gains for Small Businesses Amid Pandemic
Marketing 13 Innovative Ways Big Brands Are Giving Back During Coronavirus

Need an Emergency Small Business Loan?

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has put together this Small Business Emergency Business Loan guide to walk you through it.



Download the U.S. Chamber's Small Business Loan Guide

Technology

Technology Top Tech Tools to Keep Your Team Connected During Coronavirus
Growth Studio Is Your Workforce Suddenly Remote? Here's What to Know About Cybersecurity
Technology Buying a Printer? 7 Features to Look for in a Home-Office Printer
Marketing 5 Top Tech Tools for Customer Communication During the Coronavirus
Strategy Newly Remote Workforce? Take These 4 Cybersecurity Steps Now
Marketing 5 Zoom Alternatives for Businesses
Finance 8 Fintech Companies Offering Paycheck Protection Loans
Technology 8 Collaborative Business Tools to Boost Your Team's Productivity
Launch Pad Tech That Allows Restaurant Customers to ‘Pay With Their Face’ Is Gaining Traction
Technology How to Make Your Video Conferences More Secure
Technology 10 Online Collaboration Tools That Will Boost Your Team’s Productivity
Marketing 7 Useful Tools for Hosting a Webinar
Marketing 5 Video Marketing Tools for Small Businesses
Technology 6 Strategic Ways Businesses Can Cut Tech Costs

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CO— Strategy Studio: Why Good Accounting Matters at Tax Time. Prepare Now.
Discover how year-round tax preparation can benefit your small business in this episode of CO— Strategy Studio, where experts and small business owners offer actionable insights and tax strategies.
By: Miranda Fraraccio

How Instagram Helped Natural Deodorant Startup Curie Land on Walmart Shelves
Frustrated with the chemicals in many deodorants, Founder Sarah Moret saw an opportunity to create another option. Walmart’s buyers agreed, adding her brand to more than 4,000 of its stores.
By: Faye Brookman

Mental Health Company Talkspace’s Path to Profitability
As the online therapy platform grows its business by selling more to health plans and employers, it’s also committed to supporting children and young adults’ mental health.
By: Deborah Lynn Blumberg

How to Protect Your Business Against Fake Data
Fake data poses a threat to the profitability and integrity of businesses. Learn how to protect your business from fake data and safeguard your authentic data.
By: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

5 Biggest Challenges Small Businesses Face
Inflation, high interest rates, and access to credit are just a few of the challenges that keep small business owners awake at night.
By: Emily Heaslip

Boston Consulting Group Partner Shares Social Impact Strategy Best Practices
Newsom Reeves, who co-directs the company’s The North America Center for Inclusion and Equity, on how businesses and organizations can deliver positive social impact.
By: Poornima Apte

Practical New Year’s Resolutions for Businesses
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Brenda Christensen, CEO of Stellar Public Relations Inc., explains how you can make resolutions for 2024 that you’ll follow through on.
By: Anna Baluch

Expert Shares Productivity Tips for the New Year
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Deb Harrison, Growth and Change Consultant and Coach, explains how you can boost your productivity in 2024.
By: Anna Baluch

Business Lessons from Hallmark Christmas Movies
From struggling Christmas tree farms to bakeries on the brink of closure, the challenges felt by the small businesses that lie at the heart of these movies can offer business lessons to all.
By: Kaytlyn Smith

Small Business Sales Trends for 2024
Sales leaders discuss the upcoming top sales trends, including tailored customer experiences and sustainability, that your small business should leverage.
By: Lauren Kubiak

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