Archive for March 2020
Applying for Emergency EIDL Funds: Step by Step
Wednesday, April 1, 5:15pm Egleston Square Main Street in collaboration with JPNDC present an on-line session with assistance for small businesses, including sole proprietors, freelancers and creative entrepreneurs. In Spanish with translation into English by Wepa Translations. Enter the Google Hangouts session here using your computer or device. We recommend using a computer, if you…
Read MoreSolicitando fondos de emergencia EIDL: paso a paso
miércoles, 1 de abril, 5:15pm Egleston Square Main Street en conjunto con JPNDC presentan una sesión en-linea con ayuda para los pequeños negocios y personas quienes trabajan por su cuenta. Entra aquí a la sesión de Google Hangouts usando tu computadora, tableta o teléfono. Recomendamos usar una computadora. https://meet.google.com/uvr-ehaw-ouw Carlos Espinoza-Toro, Director de Servicios para…
Read MorePrepare! How you can get ready to apply for relief funds (loans and grants)
Are you a small business owner, sole proprietor, independent contractor, freelancer, or artist wondering how to apply for the new emergency funds available through the CARES Act? This week (TODAY!) is a good time to get your business finances in order so that you are prepared to apply. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has prepared…
Read MoreImmigration resources during COVID-19
Rian Immigrant Center offers free legal consultations by phone. MIRA, the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition has a page dedicated to COVID-19 resources including public health resources in multiple languages that can be shared with immigrant and refugee families; relevant information on immigration policy and enforcement; and other valuable resources, including details on key…
Read MoreAre you a small business stressing about how to make rent? Here’s a guide for talking to your landlord about COVID19 impacts on your business
If you have lost revenue or had to close your business because the COVID-19 crisis, one of your first steps should be to call your landlord to work out payment arrangements and/or propose an alternate plan. The team at GraffitoSP created this helpful and pragmatic guide to talking to your landlord about what is likely…
Read More[Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de Estados Unidos] Coronavirus (COVID-19): Orientación y recursos de préstamos para pequeñas empresas
Información sobre como aplicar para el Programa de Préstamos de Desastres por Daños Económicos, orientaciones para empresas y empleadores, acceso al capital, y más. https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-orientacion-y-recursos-de-prestamos-para-pequenas-empresas
Read MoreAnswers to Small Business FAQ from the City of Boston 3/23/20
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I6zgDDi0d0pU2dUoSyeHY_unODffKniSDwXatrVrKfY/edit?ts=5e792be8#heading=h.428h8uqag1ly
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About COVID-19: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations | State of Massachusetts
Helpful info available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Portuguese. https://www.mass.gov/service-details/frequently-asked-questions-about-covid-19-employee-rights-and-employer-obligations “The Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division (FLD) is receiving many questions from both employers and employees about COVID-19 and its impact on the workplace. We understand that this an extremely difficult time for employers and employees alike. Below are answers to provide general guidance on some of…
Read MorePreguntas frecuentes sobre COVID-19: Derechos de los empleados y obligaciones del empleador | Estado de Massachusetts
Baja un documento PDF aquí: https://www.mass.gov/doc/employer-employee-covid-faq-spanish/download
Read MoreState of Massachusetts Guidance for Businesses and Employment
Unemployment Resources The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) and the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA), in coordination with the US Department of Labor (USDOL), are taking a series of actions to assist workers and employers. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-guidance-and-directives#businesses-&-employment-
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