Our team at Retail Florida provides businesses with the resources and tools needed to thrive in an ever-changing retail landscape. The sections below list the most common resources for small businesses to succeed.
The coronavirus (or COVID-19) pandemic is affecting businesses of all sizes and bringing unexpected challenges to businesses and employees alike. Retail Florida is working to bring you the best resources and information to help you navigate this challenging time.
Financial Resources & Loan Options
Accion COVID-19 Relief Program Federal Benefits Overview DEO Reemployment Assistance Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program SBA Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application A Master List of States and Counties Eligible for SBA Coronavirus Relief Loans U.S. Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources Paycheck Protection Program Coronavirus ‘save small business’ grant program launched by US Chamber of Commerce Goldman Sachs has committed to delivering $550 million across two separate initiatives Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund Hello Alice COVID-19 Business for All Emergency Grant Business for All grants up to $50,000 to support business growth, including $10,000 emergency COVID-19 Business for All: Grants to help small businesses in crisis open until SeptemberGeneral Resources & Business Support
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) NSBA Resources for Small Business on COVID-19 National Restaurant Association Coronavirus Information and Resources World Central Kitchen is committing to purchasing 1 million meals from local restaurants #ChefsForAmerica Tax credits for small and midsize businesses The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act Free COVID-19 Legal CenterStrategy Support
How to Keep Your Small Business Growing During the Coronavirus Slowdown Facebook - $100M in cash grants and ad credits Google - $800+ million to support small businesses Yelp waived advertising fees and free advertising, products, and servicesThese resources will help you comply with local and national regulations, as well as receive free counseling and support.
GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATIONS
Small Business Administration (SBA) SBA’s Small Business Resource Guide Florida SBDC at the University of Central Florida Florida SBDC at USF Florida SBDC at UNF Florida SBDC at FAU IRS Small Business Portal Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Association Social Security Administration United States Patent and Trademark Office U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEACs) Florida's Chamber of Commerce DirectoryNonprofit Associations
National Business Association National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)INDUSTRY Associations
National Retail Federation (NRF) IFAC's Guide to Practice Management for Small- and Medium-Sized PracticesThese resources will help manage your business’ day to day activities as well as stay up to date with important trends and technologies.
Business and Strategy
Entrepreneur Prospera - Advancing Hispanic Business Gener8tor Virtual Programs Enterprise Floridamarketing support
Google for Small Business Facebook Blueprint: free, self-paced courses Hootsuite: all-in-one social media scheduling, listening, and reporting tool Mailchimp: email campaigns and automation Constant Contact: email marketing softwareACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING
SBA's Record Keeping for a Small Business Wave Apps: accounting, invoicing, payroll, and more QuickBooks: All-inclusive accounting software FreshBooks: All-In-One Small Business Invoicing and Accounting Solution Xero: cloud-based accounting softwareSystems SUPPORT
PayPal Commerce Platform Shopkeep: cloud-based iPad point of sale system Square: from secure credit card processing to point of sale solutions Tock To Go: Offer meals for direct delivery or pickup Toast: Online ordering, mobile ordering app, contactless delivery, e-gift cards, and more