THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON LOCAL BUSINESSES: RESEARCH, AND RESOURCES
We’re publishing new content every day related to how COVID-19 is impacting local businesses across the country. Here you’ll find research and reports revealing the economic impact of COVID-19 on small businesses, as well as guides and resources designed to help small businesses navigate these unprecedented times.
Womply Research: The financial impact of COVID-19 on local businesses
- Data dashboard: How coronavirus / COVID-19 is impacting local business revenue across the U.S.
A dashboard of many charts, updated daily, detailing the impact of COVID-19 on local businesses of all industries
- Report: How many local businesses have had to close due to COVID-19?
A sobering view of how many businesses have stopped transacting entirely, and which types of businesses have been hit hardest.
How COVID-19 is impacting businesses in specific categories:
- Restaurants and bars
- Grocery stores and supermarkets
- Sporting goods and guns and ammo stores
- Hotels, motels, and other lodging places
- Liquor stores
- Pet stores
How COVID-19 is impacting businesses in certain states and metro areas:
- New York (statewide and New York City)
- California (statewide, bay area, and Los Angeles)
- Washington (statewide and King County)
- Louisiana (statewide and New Orleans)
- Illinois (statewide and Chicago)
- Ohio
Guides and resources for small businesses
SBA stimulus loan information, guides, and support
- Link to apply: Get Emergency Government Stimulus Now
- Guide: How to get an emergency SBA loan from the Paycheck Protection Program
- How to apply to get a $10K EIDL grant from the SBA within 3 days
- Q&A: Who can help me get an SBA Paycheck Protection Program stimulus loan?
- Guide: How your business should spend your SBA relief money
- Emergency funding options for small businesses
Helpful guides and resources to help small businesses during this crisis
Small business guide for dealing with the coronavirus / COVID-19 crisis
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Small business guide for dealing with the coronavirus / COVID-19 crisis
- What qualifies as an essential or non-essential business during the COVID-19 crisis?
- Guide: How to get your business set up to start selling online
- Guide: How to start offering delivery or carry out during COVID-19
Resources: How to respond to COVID-19 if you run a: