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Your Guide to COVID-19 Business Resources

We at business.com pledge to keep you as informed as possible on developments on the outbreak, in addition to offering you tools and suggestions to help you weather this unexpected downturn.

Latest in SMB News: Advice, Tips and Resources

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Small Business COVID-19 Diaries: Part 2
By Adam Uzialko | May 04, 2020

These three small business owners are coping with challenges facing many entrepreneurs due to COVID-19 pandemic. Here are their stories.

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How to Successfully Manage Remote Work Amid COVID-19
By Derek Gallimore | May 03, 2020

Making sure you are getting the most out of your remote employees is critical during the current environment.

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How to Launch a Home Delivery Business During COVID-19
By Marc Kuo | May 01, 2020

Is your business in a position to pivot to making home deliveries?

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How to Triage and Build Resilience During Uncertain Times
By Nichole Kelly | May 01, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 is just beginning, and the end is nowhere in sight. So what do we do? We respond.

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How to Support Furloughed Employees (and Bring Them Back to Work Properly)
By Adam Uzialko | May 01, 2020

The pandemic and its economic impacts have led many companies to furlough employees. Here's what you can do to support your furloughed employees and bring them back to work the right way.

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How to Boost Employee Wellbeing With Mobile During COVID-19
By Jared Atchison | April 30, 2020

Maintaining team connections is more important than ever in this time of remote work and uncertainty. Here are some mobile tools and methods to boost your team's morale and productivity.

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How to Build a Resilient Business: Lessons From the Last Pandemic
By Mona Bushnell | April 29, 2020

What economics lessons can we learn from the 1918 pandemic, and what are successful businesses doing to survive the 2020 pandemic?

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How Small Businesses Can Market Themselves During A Crisis
By Kent Moon | April 29, 2020

The world is currently going through very unprecedented times. One small business owner offers guidance to fellow business owners on how their company can survive.

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5 Ways Your Business Can Boost Its Productivity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Nathan Resnick | April 28, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven problematic for businesses worldwide. While many economic factors are beyond the control of entrepreneurs, productivity needn't be something that declines, too.

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Small Biz PR and Marketing During a Global Crisis? Yes, You Can
By Matthew Bretzius | April 28, 2020

In times like these, it's easy for small businesses to hunker down and pull back on marketing their companies until it blows over. There may be more opportunity than you think.

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7 Alternative Sources of Funding for Your Business During COVID-19
By Rapid Finance | April 28, 2020

There are plenty of places to find funding for your business, especially as you try to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. Which alternative sources of funding are right for your business?

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The Five W's of the CARES Act for Small Business Owners
By Jason Fry | April 27, 2020

Here's a breakdown of the "who, what, when, where and why" every business owner should know about the unemployment provisions in the CARES Act.

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How to Plan for the Future of Your Business During Coronavirus
By Adam Uzialko | April 27, 2020

The pandemic has forced many businesses to close or drastically adapt their business models to survive. Here's how to plan for the future of your business during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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Lemonade From Lemons: Don't Let the COVID-19 Crisis Go to Waste
By Alexey Chalimov | April 24, 2020

Crisis is an opportunity for innovation. How can your business make the best of this situation and come out stronger than ever?

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Top 10 Things to Watch Out for as You Explore 7(a) or 7(b) Loan Funding
By Rapid Finance | April 24, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the federal government to develop economic relief loan programs. Here's what you need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program and an Economic Injury Disaster Loan.

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Paycheck Protection Program Receives $310B in New Funding
By Adam Uzialko | April 23, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program, a COVID-19 economic relief program created under the CARES Act, received $310 billion in additional funding.

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Paychex Launches Advance Application Process for Paycheck Protection Program
By Andrew Martins | April 23, 2020

As Congress moves to infuse more cash into the depleted Paycheck Protection Program, Paychex is working with online lenders to quickly get that funding to small businesses.

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Remote Work Trends and the Coronavirus: What Changes Are Coming?
By Skye Schooley | April 23, 2020

Learn about the benefits of remote work and why more small businesses may permanently integrate it after the pandemic is over.

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Tips for Staying Sane and Productive When Working From Home
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 21, 2020

Working from home can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but even more so in the midst of a global crisis. Here, experts share their best tips for working from home.

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Small Business COVID-19 Diaries: Part 1
By Adam Uzialko | April 20, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program burned through $349 billion in funding in just 13 days. Here are real stories from entrepreneurs who applied for funding.

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Video Conferencing Technology Trends of 2020
By Joshua Stowers | April 20, 2020

Looking for the latest video conferencing trends? Find out what's new and available now.

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6 Mindfulness Tips for Entrepreneurs
By Ryan Ayers | April 17, 2020

In tough times, entrepreneurs, especially, need to practice mindfulness to keep their businesses running in a global recession.

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How to Protect Your Cash Flow in Times of Crisis
By Leslie Hassler | April 17, 2020

Follow these six steps to protect your business's cash flow in uncertain times.

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7 Actionable Business and Marketing Tips to Survive the Recession
By Robert Brill | April 17, 2020

2020 is dealing business owners a number of unexpected challenges. Here are seven actions businesses should be doing right now to survive and thrive.

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How to Work From Home With Kids
By Skye Schooley | April 17, 2020

Stay productive with this list of helpful advice and resources from working parents and educators.

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How to Maintain Hiring and Background Checks Amid COVID-19
By Lou Paglia | April 16, 2020

Urgently needing to hire as the pandemic rages? Here are steps to strengthen your employee screening process even during a crisis.

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How Curbside Pickup and Other Coronavirus-Related Tactics Are Changing Retail
By Andrew Martins | April 15, 2020

To keep their businesses afloat, brick-and-mortar retailers are looking for new ways to reach customers in their homes.