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CANADA

Retail Council | Retail council – Measures and updates for Businesses by Province
Canadian Business Resilience Network | Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Resources for Retailers | Retail Council of Canada

Canadian Government Resources for Businesses

COVID-19 | Government of Canada | Covid-19 Public Health Services Information
Small Business Help Center | Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan | Support for Canadians and Businesses
Additional Support for Canadian Businesses from the Economic Impact of COVID-19 |Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Trade Commissioner – Resources for Canadian Businesses | Information for businesses navigating challenges and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Changes to Canadian taxes and benefits | Updates on changes to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) services, due dates and programs affected by the pandemic.
Employment Insurance (EI) and Sickness Benefits | The one-week waiting period for EI sickness benefits will be waived for new claimants who are quarantined so they can be paid for the first week of their claim.
Support to Businesses | Extending the Work-Sharing program, providing small businesses with wage subsidies, Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP)

Additional Financial Support in Canada

COVID-19 and Business Insurance: How Coverage is Triggered | Insurance Bureau of Canada
Support for entrepreneurs impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19 | BDC
Free Credit Counselling, Budgeting Help & Debt Consolidation Options | Credit Counselling Society
Facebook Small Business Grants Program | Facebook
COVID-19: Ad credits for Google Ads Small and Medium-sized Businesses | Google

Additional Business Support in Canada

COVID-19: Pandemic Preparedness for Business | Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Coronavirus and Small Business: Keeping You and Your Employees Safe | Canadian Federation of Independent Business
EDC stands ready to support Canadian exporters impacted by COVID-19 | Export Development Canada
BDC Entrepreneur Toolkit | BDC How to cope with impacts of Covid-19 on your business

Resources by Province

ONTARIO

Ontario Small business advice support services regulations | Ontario Government information
COVID-19 Preparedness | Ontario Chamber of Commerce

QUÉBEC

Le Panier Bleu | Site e-commerce pour les entreprises Québécoises
Préparation à Covid-19 | La Chambre de commerce du Québec
Préparation à Covid-19| La Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain

ALBERTA

USA

Resources for Retailers | Fashion Frameworks

Funding & Financial Relief Programs

Disaster Loan Assistance | SBA
Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources | SBA
Programs, Grants, Eligibility | SBA
The Cares Act | Forbes Article
The Cares Act | Ways and Means House of Representatives - emergency relief to workers, families, small businesses, and distressed industries.
Family First Response Act | HR Services Inc.
Employer Toolkit | HR Services Inc.

Resources by State

Florida

Link for small business in Florida | FloridaJobs.Org
Florida Disaster Loans | Businesses in all Florida counties may be eligible to apply for disaster relief loans.

Indiana

Immediate Financial Relief | Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski

Alabama

Link for small businesses in Alabama | Governor of Alabama’s Office

Seattle

Seattle Small Business Stabilization Fund | New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Small Business Relief Fund | Amazon

New Jersey

Information for New Jersey Based Businesses Seeking Loans | NJ Economic Development Authority

New York

NYC Employee Retention Grant Program | NYC Government
Businesses with one to four employees are eligible to apply
NY Small Business Assistance | NYC Government
relief for local businesses with less than 100 employees seeing a 25% decline or more in sales.

California

Jewish Free Loan Society | JFLA – Los Angeles and Ventura County only.
No interest loans for those whose income, childcare or business have been impacted by COVID-19.
City of San Francisco Small Business Resiliency Fund | City of San Francisco
Small businesses in San Francisco with one (1) to five (5) employees may be eligible for relief services.

FRANCE

Soutien Entreprises | Le Gouvernement Français
Mesures exceptionnelles de soutien aux entreprises | BPI
Info COVID-19 | BPI
Ressources | La Fédération Française du Prêt à Porter Féminin
Webinars | La Fédération Française du Prêt à Porter Féminin
Tout savoir sur la crise sanitaire | la Fédération Nationale de l’Habillement
Affiches et infographies à télécharger | France Num - Le portail de la transformation numérique des entreprises

AUSTRALIA

Emergency Support for Businesses | Australian Government

NEW ZEALAND

Latest News & Updates | New Zealand Government

General Information

COVID-19 Q&A | World Health Organization
COVID-19: Tips for Small Businesses | Business Link Blog
Creating an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) | Business Link Blog
Resources for Business Leaders | Punchcard Systems
Small Business Administration’s Guide | CDC
The latest tips on operating your small business during COVID-19.
Corona Virus Toolkit for Businesses | US Chamber of Commerce - A guide for keeping your teams and customers safe!
8 Things Businesses Can Do to Work Remotely | US Chamber of Commerce
Free Remote Workplace Tools | Inc. Magazine
Guide for Working from Home | GBS Stanford - Experts discuss effective social distancing, virtual presentations and preventing conflict while remote.
Mentoring and Business Support | Score.org- Find mentors and support navigating the crisis.
Tips for Reducing Stress During Video Conferencing | Havard Business Review
Leading Your Business Through COVID-19 | Havard Business Review
Quartz Work from Home Workshops | help for working from home healthily and effectively

Mental Health Resources

The Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642 | available 24/7 to provide advice and referrals to community supports near you.

COVID-19: Mental Health and Well-Being | CMHA
Find Your Canadian Mental Health Association | CMHA
Mental health and coping with COVID-19 | CDC
Talking with children about COVID-19 | CDC
Reducing stress, anxiety and maintaining mental health during the crisis | Mental Health America

Webinars

How to navigate uncharted waters during COVID-19 | Fashion Frameworks
Database of Various Webinars | Small Business Majority
Corona Virus 6-Part Webinar Series | ManagementOne

Benefits and understanding Ecommerce Business

Ecommerce during COVID-19 | Forbes
Understanding the COVID-19 Effect on Online Shopping Behavior | Bigcommerce.com

Social Media 101/ Ideas

Article - Social Media Vital during COVID-19 | DynamicBusiness.com
Marketing Glossary for Social Media | Mailchimp
Social Media For Small Businesses | WordStream
How to make Social Media Business Pages | Joseph Ribkoff Social Media Guidance
How to Post | Joseph Ribkoff Social Media Guidance
The Creator Studio | Joseph Ribkoff Social Media Guidance

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