We’re sharing the Press Release from the Small Business Administration regarding what is popularly known as “PPP2”. This is a new round of emergency funding for small businesses and organizations. Below you will find links to information about the programs. New borrowers may apply beginning Jan. 11 through certain types of […]
The Office of Governor Ralph Northam announced the Rebuild! Virginia grant on July 27. For more information on the grant and eligibility requirements, go to the Governor’s information page. The Rebuild VA Grant Fund is a program to help small businesses and non-profits whose normal operations were disrupted by COVID-19. […]
Bedford County The Bedford County Office of Economic Development launched a $1 million Back to Business Grant Program on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., to assist Bedford County businesses that have experienced losses from COVID-19 closures. The grants will be $5,000 each and provided to eligible small businesses […]
Learn to use social media to tell your story in a post-COVID world. In this training we discuss: > Transparency is everything > Marketing is about telling your story. Share what has happened and is happening. Don’t be afraid to be human > Let customers know how they can help […]
Facilitator Christina Garnett covers how to take steps to make sure your ads don’t get flagged for trying to make money off of COVID (yes, that’s a thing) and how to craft copy so the customers want to come back to see you.
Thursday, April 2, 12:15 p.m. Uh-oh, a possible pandemic is here and you’re not ready! Learn ways to mitigate unexpected (and potentially catastrophic) supply chain disruptions now, while putting in place systems to reduce your risk in the future. Get the slides for Managing Supply Chain RisksDownload
Tuesday, March 31, 12:15 p.m. The show must go on — and your organization needs to keep the talent pipeline moving despite the need for social distancing. We’ll go over tricks and tips for identifying, screening, negotiating and hiring great candidates, all using virtual tools. Get the slides for Hiring […]
Thursday, March 26, 12:15 p.m. Working from home is great, until it’s not. We’ll talk about the most common pitfalls of remote work and how to avoid them, so that you and your boss are excited to continue a telecommuting option long after the coronavirus is a distant memory! March 26 […]
Thursday, March 19, 12:15 p.m. With employees suddenly working from home a lot more, managers need different skills and tools to effectively get the job done. Learn best practices for managing virtual teams, creating accountability without micromanaging, and keeping your organizational culture intact. Watch this training: Get the […]