Prepare! 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-
Read MoreLos Préstamos de Desastre por Daños Económicos de la SBA ahora disponibles
“Los Préstamos de Desastre por Daños Económicos de la SBA ofrecen a cada pequeño negocio hasta $2 millones en asistencia, y les pueden proporcionar apoyo económico vital a los pequeños negocios para superar la pérdida temporal de ingresos que están experimentando. • Se puede usar estos préstamos para pagar deudas fijas, nómina de sueldos, cuentas…
Read MoreMA Disaster Declaration Approved: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Now Available Statewide
Important Links: Fact Sheet: MA 16344 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fact Sheet PDF: SBA Disaster Program and Step-by-Step Application Overview Handout: SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus Handout: Asistencia de Desastre de la SBA en Respuesta al Coronavirus
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