The U.S. Small Business Administration and NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center are providing a wealth of resources and tips for small business owners during this COVID-19 crisis.  Below are links to some of those resources. 

U.S. Small Business Administration

The SBA is a federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise for small businesses.  On March 26th, the SBA conducted a briefing with information on the SBA providing Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Coronavirus related economic disruptions.   The low-interest loans are for small businesses and private non-profit organizations who are directly affected from the COVID-19 disaster.  The full briefing and details of the loan can be viewed here. 

NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center

The NC Main Street Center has provided the following tips and resources for small businesses

• How to increase online presence,
• How to offer virtual services,
• How to increase communication, and
• Other ways to enhance or establish services.

The complete list of tips and resources can be viewed here. 

NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center and NC Department of Commerce Rural Economic Development created a Business Guide to Resources for Recovery.  This resource includes local, state, and federal agencies that can offer assistance to business owners; contact information and a description for each agency is included.  The complete Guide to Resources for Recovery can be viewed here.