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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.

Priority Reading

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.

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.

Replay 1/19: Small Business Update: PPP and Stimulus Q&A
Replay 1/19: Small Business Update: PPP and Stimulus Q&A
Replay 1/19: Small Business Update: PPP and Stimulus Q&A
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.



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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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Small Business Sustainability Tips and Strategies
Ducoterra, which uses a zero-waste manufacturing process to make its infrared heating panels, shares its proven strategies for small business sustainability.
By: CO Staff

Marimekko CEO on How the Finnish Design House Is Betting on Its 73-Year-Old ‘Anti-Fashion’ Ethos to Win Over Nex-Gen U.S. Consumers
The global brand is tapping influencers, a Nordstrom deal, and its first-ever denim line to woo millennials and Gen Z — who happen to share its brand values, Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko says.
By: Barbara Thau

How to Increase Foot Traffic in Your Restaurant
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Dawn Urrutia, owner of Georgia's Sweet Potato Pie Company, to share her best advice on how to increase foot traffic in your restaurant.
By: Anna Baluch

Cost-Cutting Tools For Small Businesses
These inexpensive business tools offer the functionality you need without the high costs.
By: Jamie Johnson

Free Digital Marketing Tools Every Small Business Can Use
These free digital marketing tools boost your visibility at no cost to your bottom line.
By: Emily Heaslip

How Can You Change Your Career and Own a Franchise?
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Kevin Boesen, the owner of a Body Fit Training studio franchise, to share how to successfully make a career change and own a franchise.
By: Anna Baluch

How to Use Social Media to Boost Your Fashion Business
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Daniel Johnson, Owner of Levels, LLC, an America’s Top Small Business Honoree, to share his advice on how to sell products and services on social media.
By: Anna Baluch

Using Your Cell Phone to Run Your Business?
If you run your business on your smartphone, here are five safety concerns you should be aware of.
By: Jamie Johnson

Productivity Tools for Remote Entrepreneurs
These five tools will help you manage projects, track your time, and minimize distractions.
By: Jamie Johnson

Pet Fashion Designer Anthony Rubio Shares His Business Journey
As a pioneer in pet couture, fashion designer Anthony Rubio has used his work over the last two decades as a platform for animal welfare awareness.
By: Nicole Fallon

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