COVID-19 Recovery Resources for Employers | Pie Insurance

The COVID-19 pandemic (also called coronavirus) has affected thousands of small businesses across the United States. While the shut-downs and other economic and societal impacts may stretch on, small business owners are already focused on taking immediate measures that will make recovery more successful. Of course, knowing which measures to take—and when to take them—remains a challenge.

Here are five resource libraries that employers can refer to for help managing the coronavirus impact and beginning the recovery process for their small businesses.

SBA Guidance and Loan Resources

Visit the Small Business Administration’s for tools including:

Information on finding and applying for available financial aid

Access to the SBA’s local assistance directory

Guidance on health and safety practices for businesses

Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Small Business Guide

Visit the United States Chamber of Commerce site to:

Find out how to get a coronavirus emergency paycheck protection loan

Read about the federal small business stimulus aid programs

Read tips on keeping employees and customers safe during the pandemic

CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site to find guidance on:

How to plan, prepare, and respond to the coronavirus

How to educate employees about coronavirus symptoms and treatment

How to disinfect and clean a small business workplace

SBDC COVID-19 Small Businesses Resources

Visit the Small Business Development Centers’ COVID-19 site for:

Updated materials with recovery guides, HR resources, and more

Ongoing webinars to help keep small businesses informed and foster resiliency

Access to the local Small Business Development Centers’ directory.

SCORE Coronavirus Small Business Resource Hub

Visit the SCORE Coronavirus site to connect with volunteers and learn about:

Accessing educational content in the resources library

Connecting with remote mentors and choosing personalized assistance options

Finding local chapter virtual workshops and events

Thanks for reading our article posted on April 8, 2020. Please note that this content is intended for educational purposes only. As laws change regularly, you should refer to your state legislation and/or an advisor for specific legal counsel. See more small business resources or check your current rate in 3 minutes.