Tag: Coronavirus

Disaster Preparedness, Economy, Operations

COVID-19: Updated resources for small businesses

Like you, Florida SBDC at FIU has been following developments with the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  As a services to small businesses, below please find updated information on COVID-19-related resources and please share with other small businesses. SBA Disaster Assistance The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is now providing up to $2 […]

Disaster Preparedness, Finance

Florida small businesses hurt by COVID-19 can apply now for interest-free bridge loans

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. What that means: Small businesses that experienced economic injury from COVID-19 can apply for short-term interest free loans up to $50,000. The application period is open now and runs through May 8, 2020. “As we mitigate against […]

Disaster Preparedness, Operations

Bookmark these: Coronavirus resources for small businesses

UPDATE: Florida Governor Rob DeSantis activates emergency bridge loan program to get interest free short-term loans to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Read more here.    Like all of you, Florida SBDC at FIU has been following developments with the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  We’d like to share updated information on COVID-19-related […]

Disaster Preparedness, Economy, Finance

For small businesses walloped by coronavirus crisis, SBA announces loan program and state wants to hear from you

UPDATE: Florida Governor Rob DeSantis activates emergency bridge loan program to get interest free short-term loans to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Read more here.    The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that it will provide small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, up to $2 million in […]

Disaster Preparedness, Economy, Operations

As Coronavirus spreads, small businesses should prepare for its impact. Some are already feeling it.

A small business that plans conferences for corporations and organizations is feeling the pain. Three conferences were cancelled just last week. So is a small business retailer who just found out she can’t get any more of her most popular item, a signature baby blanket, for the foreseeable future because […]