I am a Small Business Owner
Your business means everything to you. We’ve compiled every resource we can find to help you through this time.
To get started, simply choose one of the six scenarios below that best fits your needs. Need to talk to a real person? We've got you covered. You can make an appointment for one-on-one help with a Career Coach or our Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan
This advance offers small business owners up to $10,000 due to temporary loss of revenue, and does not have to be repaid. Available to any business with less than 500 employees--including sole proprietors, independent contractors, the self-employed and non-profits.
SBA Lender Match
Find a lender based on your unique and personal qualifications.
Covidcap.com
Covidcap.com is a “COVID-19 capital relief resource for entrepreneurs everywhere” created by the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. This searchable database includes grants, loans, and other cash equivalents that can help entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and businesses find the help they need.
CommunityWorks Carolina
A non-profit SBA loan orginator providing Express Loans of up to $5,000 for startups and existing businesses as well as Microbusiness loans up to $50,000.
File for unemployment insurance for my employees
The SC DEW Employer Filed Claims expedites the process for staff and helps protect unemployment insurance from fraud. Your UI tax rate will not be affected by COVID-19 claims. You are allowed to file up to six weeks for your affected employees, and employees are exempt from work search requirements during those six weeks.
Employment Retention Credit
A refundable tax credit to keep employees on the payroll. Qualified employers may receive a tax credit of up to 50% of the amount paid to employees between 3/13/20 and 1/1/21.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Reimburses businesses with fewer than 500 employees who have provided employees with paid leave, either for the employee's own health needs or to care for family.
Career Coaching from Richland Library
Make an appointment for one-on-one assistance with a Richland Library certified Career Coach or our Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
SBA Disaster Assistance Service Center
Providing low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters to repair or replace real estate, personal property, machinery & equipment, inventory and business assets that have been damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster. For assistance, call 1-800-877-8339 or e-mail disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
Entrepreneur & Small Business Facebook Group
Bounce ideas off of your peers, ask questions and find the tools and resources you need to keep your businesses running during these uncertain times.
SC Small Business Development Center
Provides business consultation including preparation, response, and recovery on financial and other business related issues.
Women’s Business Center of SC
Providing online programs and individual coaching sessions for business owners affected by COVID-19.
CommunityWorks Carolina
A non-profit SBA loan orginator providing Express Loans of up to $5,000 for startups and existing businesses as well as Microbusiness loans up to $50,000.