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Coronavirus Response Business Resources

Published: March 31, 2020

Coronavirus Response Business Resources

We've gathered these resources together to help businesses and citizens alike understand how to navigate the coronavirus.

U.S. Chamber Foundation Business Response Resources

As the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) evolves, the U.S. Chamber Foundation stands ready to help communities navigate the significant challenges they are facing in a time of great uncertainty. Like any major natural disaster, the coronavirus will have a significant impact on workers, businesses, and the economy.  

The leadership of the business community has never been more important than in times of crisis. Businesses are on the front lines of containing the pandemic and has an essential role to play in maintaining the confidence needed to help contain the coronavirus while ensuring continuity of operations and a degree of normalcy to American lives.    

Visit their page for to view all their resources including customizable fliers and other free tools and resources. 

Click here to visit their website.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Toolkit 

The toolkit also includes a business preparedness checklist. This checklist can help you figure out what to prioritize and to create a plan of communication for your employees.

The Chamber has also created a customizable flyer that small businesses can use to communicate their coronavirus efforts to their customers. You can find the flyer here.

You can also connect with your local Chamber of Commerce to see what local programs are being implemented and connect with other business owners in your area. You can find your local Chamber of Commerce here.

Google Tools and Tips

Google’s help center has suggestions for businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, regarding updates to their business information on Google My Business, including:

  • Changing your business hours if necessary
  • Adding information about how your business has been affected and what steps you’re taking
  • Creating a post
  • Updating your phone number if necessary

To see all of Google’s update suggestions, click here.

Learn about Google’s Remote Work hub, with tips about running online meetings, collaborating on documents remotely, and more.

Facebook for Business Tips and Resources

The Facebook for Business website has tips and resources to help small businesses deal with business interruptions such as the coronavirus pandemic, including:

  • Ideas for staying in touch with customers, using online resources such as email, your website and your Facebook page.
  • Hosting virtual, online events such as webinars, in place of in-person events.
  • Preparing a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about how your business is operating during the pandemic.
  • Business Resilience Toolkit – a booklet about preparing for a business interruption, and creating a resiliency plan.
  • Small Business Resilience Quick Action Guide
  • Online courses about how to communicate with customers and provide customer support during business disruptions.

To see all of the Facebook for Business tips and resources, click here.

Facebook is also offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits through their Small Business Grants Program. Learn more.

Intuit Quickbooks Resources and Tips

The Intuit Quickbooks website has resources and tips about what you can do to address the coronavirus pandemic, including:

  • Financial preparedness tips
  • Workplace prevention tips
  • Suggestions for hosting events
  • Best practices for remote work
  • Boosting employee morale
  • Guidance for protecting your business and employees during the pandemic

For all of Intuit Quickbooks’ tips and resources, click here.

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