I am a Small Business Owner
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One of Charleston County Public Library’s core four focus areas is to support and engage our patrons in workforce development. CCPL is committed to this support by providing free resources, services, information, and programs that assist the members of our community in developing their skills and meeting their professional needs.
I own a small business affected by COVID-19
The Charleston County Economic Development for Businesses site is geared specifically for employers in the Lowcountry, this site links to Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidance & Risk Assessment, financial resources, Small Business Association loans, and more. In addition to its website, CCEDB can be reached via email and telephone.
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Hub has launched a collection of links to government organizations. There is helpful information regarding personal and professional issues that COVID-19 has affected.
The Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act, passed by Congress, is intended to assist business owners with their needs. There will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain nonprofits and other employers.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides assistance for avoiding foreclosure, buying a home, home improvements, fair lending, housing discrimination and disable persons. HUD has launched a special website page dedicated to their response during COVID-19.
The Paycheck Protection Program is a Small Business Administration loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
The Economic Injury Disaster Loan offers small business owners with fewer than 500 employees up to $10,000 due to temporary loss of revenue, and does not have to be repaid. This loan is available to independent contractors, the self-employed and nonprofits.
Express Bridge Loans are available to businesses with an existing relationship to a Small Business Administration Express Lender. Businesses can request up to $25,000, but the loans must be repaid.
The Small Business Administration Lender Match connects small business owners and entrepreneurs with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lenders. The online tool matches you with potential lenders by your industry type, age of business, location and financial need.
I want to help my workers
Filing claims for your workers can be done through the SC Department of Employment and Workforce. You must provide this Notification of the Availability of Unemployment Insurance Benefits to an employee upon separation from employment.
The CARES Act Employee Retention Credit is designed to encourage Eligible Employers to keep employees on their payroll, despite experiencing economic hardship related to COVID-19, with an employee retention tax credit.
The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) requires certain employers to pay sick or family leave wages to employees who are unable to work or telework due to certain circumstances related to COVID-19.
