If you live in South Carolina and anticipate needing to make staff cuts, be sure you understand how to file a claim for any employees being laid off, stating that you had to lay them off. This allows the employee to collect benefits for 6 weeks without being required to look for another job.
For those in other areas, refer to your state guidelines or contact your own Department of Employment and Workforce.
https://www.dew.sc.gov/employers/ui-benefits/filing-claims-for-your-workers
If you run your business with the help of Square, they’re helping you transition to an online model and offer eGift cards, even waiving subscription fees for existing sellers.
Great article from Forbes about alternate sources of small business support during this time, many you likely already have in place. This article talks about UK businesses, but the information still applies.
From the National Association of Manufacturers. Stay updated on all the available resources in your specific area of the country.
Harvard Business Review walks through the process of converting employees to remote work and what that could look like.
While this program is still in the development stages, it wounds promising. The program will include both cash and ad credits to the tune of $100 Million. Sign up for updates on their site.
One of the most practical guides we’ve seen pop up, especially their basic list of 5 steps you can take today. Check out their guides and ideas for how to support your customers and minimize disruptions.
