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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

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



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

CO— is here to help. Help us cover the coronavirus pandemic—

Our goal is to help you navigate the challenges of the coronavirus outbreak. Join us on social media and give us your ideas, share your questions and suggest ways we can better help your business during this time.

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True Religion CMO on Tapping Into Cultural Touchpoints and Celebrity Fans to Win Over Gen Z and Become a Billion-Dollar Brand
The denim giant is working to bounce back from two bankruptcies with a strategy that capitalizes on early 2000s nostalgia and courts a broader customer base, Kristen D’Arcy tells CO—.
By: Deborah Lynn Blumberg

Cooking Convenience Trends Are Driving Sales for Food and Beverage Companies
Time-pressed consumers want restaurant-quality food at home, opening big opportunities for mixes, meal starters, kits, sauces, and other shortcuts — especially those with global flavors.
By: Denise Purcell

Fabletics President on Turning Online Shoppers Into Buyers
Social proof messaging boosts conversion rates for athleisure apparel brand, Ashley Kechter tells CO—.
By: Mark Hamstra

How to Find Your Small Business Credit Score
Check your credit with one of the credit agencies to understand how well positioned your company is to get favorable interest rates.
By: Emily Heaslip

Free Small Business Resources for Entrepreneurs
Many organizations provide support and online tools for small business owners and employees. Take advantage of these free resources during Small Business Month and throughout the year.
By: Miranda Fraraccio

How to Grow Your Company During Small Business Month
Want to scale your business? Achieve your goals with these core growth strategies and activities.
By: Nicole Fallon

Best Phone Systems for Small Businesses
Compare the top small business VoIP solutions and unified communications platforms using this in-depth guide on phone service features, pricing, and more.
By: Jessica Elliott

Can a Business Owner Collect Unemployment?
There are unemployment benefits available to business owners, but the criteria for qualifying varies by state.
By: Emily Heaslip

Small Business Month Events to Register for Now
Focus on your business by participating in virtual workshops and webinars in May.
By: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

Small Business Tariff Update: What to Know Now
U.S. Chamber of Commerce experts share the latest on trade tariffs and what small businesses should know.
By: Jeanette Mulvey

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