Coronavirus
and Small Businesses
We’re in this together. Here are a few things that may be helpful.
Stories from real small businesses.
See how Thimble customers are adapting.
Dare To Flair @uniquebartender My business has come to a complete stand still. I am happy to say however, that I have not had one cancellation, but instead have rescheduled everyone!
Professional Impersonator @22hDennisKeogh I perform as Sean Connery’s James Bond at casinos. I have lost thousands of dollars for bookings I had been contracted for before this virus.
Post 85, Inc. Working in the film/video industry in Orlando, FL, we have seen the demand for work dwindle to nothing.
Paragon Park I am a new business owner in the landscape industry. So far I have lost only 1 of my 14 clients which is a blessing.
Mikado Music @djcarterkid I have focused on my S.E.O. and online presence to stay relevant to my fans, followers, and peers.
A Touch of Chey @A_Touch_of_Chey My business has struggled to adapt, but during this time I have used my time wisely to build content.
COVID-19
Tools and Resources
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Stride HealthMay 3, 2020
Independent Worker’s Guide to COVID-19
LevelsetMarch 30, 2020
How Contractors Can Survive Coronavirus: Get Paid, Not Burned
Stride HealthMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19 and Government Programs: How to Get the Help You Need
Financial Aid by State
NationwideSmall Business Association
SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus
ALSmall Business Association
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
AKSmall Business Association
Small businesses eligible to apply for low-interest SBA loans
AZSmall Business Administration
SBA offering low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses
ARSmall Business Association
Small businesses are now eligible to apply for low-interest SBA loans
CASmall Business Administration
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
COSmall Business Association
Small businesses eligible to apply for low-interest SBA loans, which offer up to $2 million
COStride Health
Colorado Residents: COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance Options
CTSmall Business Association
Small businesses eligible for disaster relief loans of up to $2 million from SBA
CTStride Health
Connecticut Residents: COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance Options
DESmall Business Administration
Small businesses can apply for loans
FLSmall Business Association
Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program activated to provide short-term, interest-free loans
GASmall Business Administration
Small businesses eligible for disaster relief loans of up to $2 million from SBA
HISmall Business Association
Economic Injury Disaster Loan program offers up to $2 million in relief to begin April 1st
IDIdaho Commerce/Small Business Association
Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million
ILDepartment of Commerce and Economic Opportunity/Small Business Association
Economic Injury Disaster Loan program offered
INSmall Business Association
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
IASmall Business Association
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
KSSmall Business Administration
The SBA is offering “low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital” for small businesses
KYSmall Business Administration
Low-interest SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans available for small businesses
LAOffice of the Governor
Resources to know for small business owners
MESmall Business Administration
Small business updates and resources
MASmall Business Administration
SBA will offer low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses
MAStride Health
Massachusetts Residents: COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance Options
MDDepartment of Commerce
$130 million in loan and grant funding for small businesses
MDStride Health
Maryland Residents: COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance Options
MIDepartment of Labor
$20 million in emergency funding for small businesses (via grants and loans) approved
MIStride Health
Minnesota Residents: COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance Options
MNSmall Business Administration
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
MSSmall Business Association
Resources to know for small business owners
MOSmall Business Administration
The SBA is offering “low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital” for small businesses
MTDepartment of Commerce
Small businesses eligible for disaster relief loans of up to $2 million from SBA
NESmall Business Association
SBA Disaster Relief Loans available
NVSmall Business Association
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
NVStride Health
Nevada Residents: COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance Options
NHSmall Business Association
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million with low interest rates
NJDepartment of Labor
What Employers & Businesses Should Know
NMSmall Business Association
Information for small business owners and SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
NYEmpire State Development
Coronavirus FAQ for Businesses
NYEmpire State Development
COVID-19 Disaster Loans
NYStride Health
New York Residents: COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance Options
NCSmall Business Association
Economic Injury Loans available through the SBA in all 100 North Carolina counties/The Golden LEAF Foundation announces $15 million in funding for recovery loan program
NDChamber of Commerce
SBA has approved Disaster Declaration – low interest loans available
OHSmall Business Association
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
OKChamber of Commerce
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
ORSmall Business Association
Small business relief fund to be created
PAChamber of Commerce
$60 million fund to lend money to small businesses
RIDepartment of Health
Resources/SBA to offer low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses
RIStride Health
Rhode Island Residents: COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance Options
SCChamber of Commerce
Resources Hub
SDSmall Business Association
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
TNSmall Business Association
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
TXSmall Business Association
Low-interest loans available from SBA
UTSmall Business Association
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
VTSmall Business Association
Resources/SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
VTStride Health
Vermont Residents: COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance Options
VASmall Business Association
State Updates/Resurces/SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
WASmall Business Association
SBA approves $7 billion in low-interest disaster loans for small businesses
WAStride Health
Washington State Residents: COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance Options
WVChamber of Commerce
Resources
WISmall Business Association
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million
WYSmall Business Association
Low-interest federal disaster loans to be offered by the SBA to small businesses
Remember: No matter the climate, starting a business requires strength, courage, and vision. You’ve already got what it takes, and we’ve got your back.
-Team Thimble
Useful Articles
IRSApril 8, 2020
The deadlines to file and pay federal income taxes are extended to July 15
CNNApril 8, 2020
A guide to helping and getting help during the coronavirus crisis
Community Foundation April 8, 2020
Community Foundations Nationwide Launch Coronavirus Relief Efforts – State by state update
Federal Transit Administration April 6, 2020
Support for Public Transportation: COVID-19
FedLoan Service April 3, 2020
The interest rate on all federal student loans will be reduced to 0% until September 30
NBC New YorkApril 2, 2020
NYC officials to suspend rent payments for residents and businesses
Federal News Network April 2, 2020
Your checks during coronavirus: A guide for federal employees and retirees
DoordashApril 2, 2020
Fiancial assistance for Doordash users with Coronavirus
One Fair Wage Emergency Fund April 1, 2020
Cash assistance to restaurant workers, care service drivers, deliver workers, personal service workers
NYC GOV
Assistance for organizations: COVID-19
NYC GOV
Assistance for individuals: COVID-19
CNBCMarch 30, 2020
CARES Act expands to Freelancers
LevelsetMarch 30, 2020
How Contractors Can Survive Coronavirus: Get Paid, Not Burned
MPTFMarch 30, 2020
Temporary financial assistance for members of the entertainment industry: COVID-19
805 Undocufund
Fund to assist immigrant families
Sweet Relief Fund
Relief for musicians who have lost income due to the Covid-19 outbreak
USA TodayMarch 29, 2020
Shelter-In-Place Rules by State
Parenting Journey
Stipend to ease financial burdens for Parenting Journey families
USBG
Emergency assistance for bartenders: COVID-19
Grantspace
Grants for nonprofits, individuals, artists (all disciplines), small businesses and international aid
US Department of Labor March 27, 2020
Unemployment Insurance Relief
Federal News Network March 24, 2020
Agencies can virtually onboard new employees during coronavirus pandemic
YNPN sfbaMarch 24, 2020
Stipends for young nonprofit professionals in the Bay Area impacted by COVID-19
USA Benefits
Coronavirus resources for Americans
Accounting TodayMarch 23, 2020
I applied for SBA COVID-19 relief, here’s how it went
CNNMarch 23, 2020
These companies are hiring thousands of new employees during the coronavirus pandemic
The DrumMarch 23, 2020
A freelancer’s guide to the coronavirus downturn: jobs, resources and support networks
MoneyMarch 23, 2020
A Freelancer’s Guide to Managing Job Uncertainty During the Coronavirus Crisis
Freelance ArtistsMarch 16, 2020