Dear Subscriber, we invite you to check out some of our upcoming webinars and learn about different funding programs that are still available.
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HR Hot Topics: Covid-19 Workplace Safety
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DATE:
Monday August 3, 2020
TIME:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
COST:
FREE
LOCATION:
Online
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PPP Forgiveness Information
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DATE:
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
TIME:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost:
FREE
Location:
Online
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Grant Writing as a Funding Resource for SBIR/STTR Programs and more
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DATE:
Saturday, August 15, 2020
TIME
: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
COST:
FREE
LOCATION:
Online
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How to Adapt for COVID-19 – Low/No Cost Marketing Strategies
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DATE:
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
TIME
: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
COST:
FREE
LOCATION:
Online
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COVID Relief Daily Webinar and Q&A
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English
- DATE: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
- TIME: 3:00PM PST
En Espanol
- DATE: Wednesdays and Fridays
- TIME: 12:00 PM PST
Cost:
FREE
Location:
Online
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Check Out Our Blog and Youtube Videos!
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Take a look at our blog, and subscribe to be notified to get the latest articles! Read all about:
- Returning to work post Covid
- Facebook marketing strategies
- Certifying your business
- Filing for a city business license
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Subscribe to our Youtube Channel to watch helpful, how-to videos for small businesses. Learn how to:
- Utilize Google My Business
- File an EIN
- Apply for a seller's permit
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Funding Programs and Resources
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SBA Paycheck Protection Program Resources
Provided by the American Institute of CPAs
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The Coronavirus (the virus that causes COVID-19) is having an unprecedented effect on the economy. Main Street’s small businesses are struggling to stay afloat as they’re forced to close to protect the health and safety of employees and customers. Through recently enacted federal legislation, there are opportunities for help through U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.
One of the most impactful is the
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP),
designed to provide access to cash so that businesses can keep paying their employees and other expenses such as health insurance premiums, rent or mortgage payments and utilities. This important financial relief will help small businesses return to being fully operational quicker once conditions improve.
In this resource center designed for CPA firms, you’ll find tools to help you educate and advise your clients on the program.
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Deadline to apply:
August 8, 2020
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SBA - Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Loan Advance Portal Open
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On June 15, SBA began accepting new EIDL and EIDL Advance applications from qualified small businesses and U.S. agricultural businesses. Applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund
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The LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund will deploy $3 million in grants available at $5,000 or $15,000 to micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and 501(c)(3) non-profits. There are 6 total rounds, with finalists notified after each round. Grant winners will be chosen through an online weighted lottery system.
Round 3 opens August 3.
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LISC Small Business Relief Grants
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Thanks to support from a variety of funders, we are providing grants to small businesses, to help them keep functioning and remain vital facets of their local economies through this challenging period. Application period for round 5 is now open. Before applying, please review the
grant information and FAQ here
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Applications must be submitted by Monday, August 3rd at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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Community Advantage Recovery Loan
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The Red Backpack Fund Relief Grants
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Since its inception, Spanx and The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation have been dedicated to elevating and supporting women through entrepreneurship. Knowing the ripple effect that empowering women can have to strengthen communities, the foundation donated $5 million to support female entrepreneurs in the wake of COVID-19 and teamed up with GlobalGiving to establish The Red Backpack Fund. GlobalGiving is making at least 1,000 grants of $5,000 each to female entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help alleviate the impact of the crisis.
The Red Backpack Fund application portal will next open from August 3-10.
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Small Business, Big Heart Grant Program
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Small businesses are the heart of our community, yet they have been hit the hardest by recent events. To help businesses on their path to recovery, TMC Community Capital is offering grant support made possible by Signature Bank and TMC Financing. Grant Amount: $2,000/full-time employee + reimbursements for physical property damages and loss of inventory, up to $10,000.
End Date: August 14th, 2020.
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IE Covid-19 Resilience Fund
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The Inland Empire Community Foundation established the COVID-19 Resilience to support nonprofit organizations on the front lines of COVID 19, to help them help our families and communities, and to support their survival through this crisis.
Focus Areas and Grant Amounts
Apply for ONE (1) Focus Area only
1) Basic Needs and/or Emergency services for low income people in the Inland Empire provided by single organizations or coalitions – Up to $20,000: Food, shelter, health care, childcare, cash assistance
2) Capacity Building assistance to nonprofits for financial management and planning and strategies for long-term financial survival: Technical assistance grants to individual nonprofits for financial management, planning, restructuring, legal, etc. - Up to $5,000 o Remote work and technology adaptation for a single organization or coalition of groups – Up to $10,000.
Deadline is 11/30/2020.
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San Bernardino COVID-Compliant Business Partnership Program
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To support our local small businesses and help ensure ongoing compliance with State and County Health orders and direction, San Bernardino County is implementing the COVID Compliant Business Partnership Program.
This program has two components.
- Funding of $2,500 for eligible Small Businesses with 1-100 employees
- Support and Partnership for ALL eligible County businesses who wish to become a COVID Compliant Business Partner
This program will support our local small businesses by reimbursing and/or offsetting costs and impacts directly related to complying with COVID-19 related business protocols and providing support to all eligible County businesses who apply for the program.
Prior to receiving funding, San Bernardino County small businesses must demonstrate compliance with State/County public health orders, and incorporate safety and social distancing practices and measures in their business operations.
End Date: August 31th, 2020.
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West Covina COVID-19 Small Business Loan Program
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The City of West Covina is offering financial assistance to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with the West Covina (COVID-19) Small Business Loan Program. The loan program offers a one-time $10,000 interest-free loan to eligible West Covina small businesses to help them retain one (1) full time equivalent job and is forgiven after a one (1) year term of compliance. Loan funds may be used for overhead expenses, rent, utilities, business services such as web site development to increase capacity, and necessary equipment to continue business operations, among others. Provided that a business meets all of the conditions of the Program, the loan may be forgiven by the City at the end of the loan period.
Application is available starting June 16, 2020. Businesses will be awarded on a first-come-first basis. If funds are exhausted, the remaining applicants will be placed on a wait list until additional funding becomes available.
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The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) offers competitive loan programs created to assist a variety of established businesses located in Los Angeles County. Business owners and leaders want to make smart, sound financial decisions. By working directly with LACDA’s SMART Funding, businesses can access capital with low-interest and customizable loan terms. SMART Funding loan programs are led by experienced loan officers with the desire to assist local businesses.
Now lending from $25,000 to $1.5 million.
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Lender Match is a free online tool that connects small businesses with SBA-approved CDFIs and small lenders. Do not use if looking for Disaster loans.
Within two business days after entering their information into the Lender Match platform, a borrower receives an email from lenders who have been matched with them. The borrower can see lenders’ requests for them to begin an application. Borrowers are then able to begin the application process directly from the email they receive.
Lender Match was on pause due to CARES Act implementation priorities and loan volume. It is now being reinstated for CDFIs and other Small Asset Lenders. Leads will only be forwarded to CDFIs and Lenders with < $10b in assets until the PPP program ends on June 30, 2020, at which time Lender Match will be open to all participating SBA Lenders. Lender Match not only connects borrowers with accessing PPP loans, but also other SBA lending products, such as 7(a), 504, Microloans, and Community Advantage loans which are currently offering debt relief.
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California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Resources
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Small Business Relief Payment Plans for Sales and Use Tax
Effective April 2, 2020, small business taxpayers with less than $5 million in taxable annual sales, can take advantage of a 12-month, interest-free,
payment plan
for up to $50,000 of sales and use tax liability only. All payment plans must be paid in full by July 31, 2021, to qualify for zero interest.
Please note,
this relief only applies to sales and use tax liability.
Payment plan requests can be made through our
online services
system in the coming weeks. Please
complete this form
and we will notify you when the system becomes available. You may also contact our customer service center at 1-800-400-7115 (CRS:711) if you are interested in being notified when the final application is available online.
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Will a similar plan be created for special taxes accounts?
- The program is only available for sales and use tax liabilities.
How will the payment plans work?
- Qualifying sales and use taxpayers with deferred liabilities up to $50,000 will pay their tax due in 12 or fewer equal monthly installments. No interest or penalties will be assessed against the liability.
What if taxpayers owe more than the $50,000 relief limit?
- The maximum amount that any taxpayer can defer, interest-free under this relief effort, is $50,000. If a taxpayer owes more than $50,000 and needs a payment plan, separate arrangements will need to be made for the amount over $50,000.
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California Competes Tax Credit Application Officially Open
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There is $80 million in tax credits available during this application period for businesses that are expanding and adding full-time jobs in California.
The deadline to submit applications is Monday, August 17, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).
The online application can be accessed at
www.calcompetes.ca.gov
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California Competes Tax Credit Webinar Information
Prior to each application period, GO-Biz hosts online webinars about the California Competes Tax Credit program. Each webinar consists of a 45-minute presentation, followed by a question and answer session. Each presentation includes the following:
- Overview of the program
- Program goals and evaluation criteria
- Step-by-step instructions through the application process
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Events, Webinars, and Workshops
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SBA Presents: COVID-19 Road to Recovery Event
Brought to you by the Los Angeles District Office
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On Monday, August 3, 2020 at 2:30 pm PT, please join an Access Live event for AAPI entrepreneurs. Small businesses, non-profit organizations and faith-based organizations in need of financial assistance may join this call and learn what opportunities exist to recover from the COVID-19 global pandemic. Join the SBA and many other experts to learn how we can overcome these challenging times.
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Ways to Connect to this Event:
• Dial a number listed below to participate at the time of the event.
• Register in advance at
www.access.live/SBA
to receive a call at 2:30 pm PT on August 3rd & select your language preference when called.
• Listen to the event live in English at the time of the event @
www.access.live/SBA
or on Facebook @SBAGov. Links to stream the other languages will be provided with the Facebook live stream. Dial in to the event on August 3rd at 2:30 pm.
- English: 833-380-0652
- Chamorro: 833-946-1516
- Hindi: 833-946-1517
- Vietnamese: 833-946-1518
- Japanese: 833-946-1519
- Korean: 833-946-1521
- Mandarin: 833-946-1522
- Hmong: 833-419-0142
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Constant Contact Webinars
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How to Write Effective Marketing Emails for Any Situation
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Date
: August 3, 2020
Time
: 4:00PM - 5:15PM EST
Location
: Online
Cost
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FREE
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Join us for this session where you'll learn some valuable steps for creating emails that will get opened! Submit your marketing questions at registration! During this webinar, you'll learn:
- HThe different types of emails
- A simple formula
- More tips for writing succesful emails
- Plus helpful Q+A
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Top Digital Marketing Trends to Generate More Quality Leads
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Date
: August 6, 2020
Time
: 12:00PM - 1:00PM PST
Location
: Online
Cost
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FREE
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Discover how you can jump on the latest digital marketing trends to get an edge over your competition & generate more quality leads. This webinar will cover:
- Website Optimization
- Social Media Ads
- Google AdWords
- SEO
- Video
- Google Analytics
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Start Selling Online with Shoppable Landing Pages
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Date
: August 12, 2020
Time
: 12:00PM - 1:00PM PST
Location
: Online
Cost
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FREE
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Whether you’re selling a physical product, a digital download, or services it can seem daunting to take a leap to sell and collect payments online. But you can start selling online more easily than you think. In this free, one-hour webinar, we’ll show you how you can use your Constant Contact tools to:
- Quickly create shoppable landing pages to sell goods and services
- Monitor the performance of your landing pages
- Promote your landing page to get more sales
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About this Online Workshop:
Sign up today and learn how to streamline the process of running successful ad campaigns with Shopify Marketing. In this workshop we will also show you how you can use our free virtual employee, Kit, to help boost sales and manage marketing tasks. This class is designed to grow your business with Facebook and Google Ads.
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Date
: August 4, 2020
Time
: 1:30 PM PST
Location
: Online
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About this Online Workshop:
In this workshop we’ll go over some of the basics of shipping your products and help demystify this complicated topic. Together we’ll dive into choosing a shipping strategy, setting it up, packaging, tracking and insurance, balancing shipping costs with profitability, and how Shopify can help you streamline your shipping.
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Date
: August 13, 2020
Time
: 1:30 PM PST
Location:
Online
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Build the Online Store of Your Dreams
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About this Online Workshop:
In today’s competitive business climate, you may only get one chance to make a good first impression. If customers visit your online store and don’t like what they see, or have difficulty navigating your site, they’ll leave. That’s why this class is essential for both aspiring and established entrepreneurs. Sign up today and we’ll share the tools you’ll need to build the perfect online store, including everything from finding a theme to building your navigation menus.
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Date
: August 20, 2020
Time
: 1:30 PM PST
Location
: Online
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Top Tips For Launching Your Amazon Business
About this webinar
Learn the top seven tools and best practices for launching a successful Amazon sales account.
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Date
: August 3, 2020
Time
: 10:00AM - 11:00AM PST
Location
: Online
Cost
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FREE
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Become a Delivery Service Partner
About this webinar
Learn how to deliver smiles by becoming a Delivery Service Provider with Amazon.
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Date
: August 10, 2020
Time
: 10:00AM - 11:00AM PST
Location
: Online
Cost
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FREE
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Global Selling
About this workshop
Learn how to expand your business internationally with Amazon Global Selling.
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Date
: August 31, 2020
Time
: 10:00AM - 11:00AM PST
Location
: Online
Cost
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FREE
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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, center host institutions, and local or private funds. Funding is not an endorsement of any product, opinion or service. All Federal funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Special arrangements for individuals with disability will be made if requested in advance
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