Business
Step by Step Guidance and Application Forms – A Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
Summary of Keypoints Primary resource provided: The post directs readers to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce CARES Act step-by-step guide for detailed instructions on how small business owners can access federal assistance. PPP application support materials: It includes downloadable documents to help business owners understand and complete the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) process. Included PPP…
Read MoreHelp for Small Businesses in VA
Summary of Keypoints State support announcement: Virginia Governor Ralph Northam released Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Rapid Response funding to support Northern Virginia businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Program purpose: The funding is intended to help employers remain open, avert layoffs, and reduce unemployment duration by supporting operational continuity during the emergency. Eligibility…
Read MoreComprehensive List of Private and Public Loans, Grants, and Financial Support for Small Businesses
Summary of Keypoints Purpose of resource: The post highlights financial relief efforts launched in response to COVID-19 by federal, state, local governments, and private organizations to support small businesses. Compiled by Gusto: Gusto created a comprehensive, centralized list of available loans, grants, and financial support programs. Scope of assistance: The resource includes both public and…
Read MoreNew Guidance from the DOL on Administering FFCRA Leaves
Summary of Keypoints Source of guidance: The U.S. Department of Labor released a Questions and Answers document to help employers administer FFCRA leave provisions ahead of the April 1 implementation date. Employee eligibility limits: FFCRA leaves are not available to employees who are furloughed, have reduced hours, or work at locations that are closed due…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Poster – Required Distribution by April 1 for all Businesses
Summary of Keypoints Mandatory requirement: The U.S. Department of Labor released a required employee rights poster related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Distribution deadline: All businesses were required to post or distribute the poster by April 1. Acceptable distribution methods: Employers may satisfy the requirement by physically posting the notice or distributing…
Read MoreQ&A – COVID-19 Emergency Loans
For Small Businesses: New COVID-19 Federal Assistance – CARES Act
Summary of Keypoints Overview of CARES Act relief for small businesses: The CARES Act, enacted March 27, 2020, provides payroll, rent, and cash-flow relief for small businesses, including loan forgiveness for eligible expenses and the option to defer employer Social Security tax payments over two years. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and loan forgiveness: The Act…
Read MoreHelp for Small Businesses in Maryland
Summary of Keypoints Overview of Maryland small business relief: Maryland offers two COVID-19 emergency assistance programs for small businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 50 employees: an emergency relief grant fund and an emergency relief loan fund. Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund ($50M): This program provides grants of up to $10,000 to…
Read MoreFairfax County Help For Businesses due to Covid-19
Summary of Keypoints Overview of Fairfax County business assistance: Fairfax County provides COVID-19-related relief measures aimed at supporting local businesses impacted by the pandemic. Tax deadline extensions: Fairfax County extended deadlines for certain local taxes, including car (business personal property) taxes and real estate taxes, to help ease short-term cash flow pressures for businesses. Purpose…
Read MoreResources for Small Businesses – SBA EIDL Funding
Summary of Keypoints Overview of SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): The U.S. Small Business Administration offers low-interest federal disaster loans of up to $2 million to help small businesses experiencing substantial economic injury due to COVID-19. Purpose and use of funds: EIDL funding is intended to provide working capital to support ongoing business operations…
Read More