[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has 18 offices across the state, covering every county, with consultants available to assist small business owners as they respond and recover. The links provided below offer quick links to some of the resources and information related to including cash flow, payroll, marketing and the effect on your business operations.
In addition to the list of resources available on this page, our business consultants have put together a guide for small businesses. “Conquering a Business Crisis” is a checklist for businesses navigating through current circumstances.
Please consider us a resource to assist you during these challenging times let us know how we can be of service. You can find and connect with your local UGA SBDC office or send a message to our State Office in Athens. Many of our offices are working remotely, so if you do call and get a voicemail, we will work to return your call as soon as possible.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][block_title style=”column_title” title=”Available Resources” second_title=”Jump to Topic”][/block_title][vc_column_text]
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[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”FINANCE (FUNDING & CASHFLOW)” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23ba0c2f|line_height:1.5″ google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][block_title style=”column_title” title=”Resources”][/block_title][vc_column_text]
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus
- USDA Rural Development Resource Webpage
- The SBA Three Step Process for Disaster Loans
- SBA Disaster Loans – Paper Forms for Download
- Invest Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund
- IRS Updates
- Facebook Grant Program
- Kiva Loans
- QuickBooks Go Fund Me Page
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[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”LEADERSHIP, HR & MANAGEMENT” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23ba0c2f|line_height:1.5″ google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][block_title style=”column_title” title=”Resources”][/block_title][vc_column_text]
- SHRM Resource Database
- U.S. DOL – Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
- Georgia Department of Labor – Updated Filing Instructions for Partial Claims- FAQ’s
- Georgia Department of Labor – Filing for Unemployment- Mandatory Filing for Employers
- Georgia Department of Labor – Individuals FAQ – Unemployment Insurance
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- Senate to Vote Soon on Coronavirus Paid-Leave Mandate
- How to Successfully Manage Remote Teams
- 10 Tips for Effective Crisis Leadership
- How Leaders Can Manage in Times of Uncertainty
- DHS Relaxes Form I-9 Review Requirements
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[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”OPERATIONS” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23ba0c2f|line_height:1.5″ google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][block_title style=”column_title” title=”Resources”][/block_title][vc_column_text]
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Resources
- Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
- Grow with Google: Resources for work, learn and teach anywhere
- Identifying Critical Infrastructure during COVID-19
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[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”MARKETING” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23ba0c2f|line_height:1.5″ google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][block_title style=”column_title” title=”Resources”][/block_title][vc_column_text]
- FACEBOOK for Business: Resource Hub
- Google for Small Businesses: Resources to help your small business manage through uncertainty
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- Inside Google Marketing: 5 principles guiding our media teams in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak
- 8-Step Guide to Email Marketing During a Crisis
- 2020 Crisis Marketing Strategy: Marketing Communication and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- How the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Is Affecting Small Businesses & Marketers
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- Federal Government Updates
- America’s SBDC Helpful Planning Links
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce
- Excel Budget Worksheet for Download
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With 18 locations across the state, there is a UGA SBDC near you. Our offices are open and available to assist small business owners affected by current circumstances. Get in touch with your local office for more information.
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