Coronavirus
and Small Businesses

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A guide to business insurance and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 23, 2020

As a small business owner, it’s important to know how your business insurance can respond to the effects that COVID-19 has had on your business.

A guide to business insurance and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As a small business owner, it’s important to know how your business insurance can respond to the effects that COVID-19 has had on your business.

March 23, 2020

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.

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Financial Aid by State

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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

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