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.

Available to businesses who already have a relationship with an SBA Express Lender and can be used for up to $25,000 quickly. These loans must be repaid.

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.

Available to businesses who already have a relationship with an SBA Express Lender and can be used for up to $25,000 quickly. These loans must be repaid.

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.

Find a lender based on your unique and personal qualifications.

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.

Available to businesses who already have a relationship with an SBA Express Lender and can be used for up to $25,000 quickly. These loans must be repaid.

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.

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.

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.

Make an appointment for one-on-one assistance with a Richland Library certified Career Coach or our Entrepreneur-in-Residence.

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.

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.

Provides business consultation including preparation, response, and recovery on financial and other business related issues.

Providing online programs and individual coaching sessions for business owners affected by COVID-19.