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Small Business Preparedness and Recovery Resources for the Coronavirus: Keep Calm and Small Business On.

At the South Carolina SBDC Network, the health and well-being of our customers, employees, and community remain our top priority. We understand that this is a stressful time and that small businesses like yours may be experiencing unexpected consequences as a result of the the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are committed to keeping you informed regarding our service offerings and resources to protect your small business. Our network of consultants is available via phone, email and online to provide disaster assistance should your business experience economic injury or other unintended consequences. 

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  • Network Weekly Meeting
    4.06.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 3.23.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 2.23.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 1.26.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 1.12.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 12.15.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 12.01.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 11.17.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 8.25.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 8.11.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 7.28.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 7.14.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 6.30.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 6.16.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 5.19.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 4.28.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 4.28.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 4.7.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 3.31.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 3.24.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:SAM) Review Duns and SAM registration. SAM Registration Overview 3.17.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 2.24.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) Shopify 2.17.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) SC SBDC Cybersecurity 1.27.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) CMMC 12.9 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID)Export presentation 12.2 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) Case study notes 7.29 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 7.1 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 6.10 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 5.27 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 4.8 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 4.1 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID)
  • COVID-19 Email Template
    This is an email template that you can send to clients reguarding COVID-19 assistance. Submitted by Ben Smith: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DZwvxgsoo8lkP0rbrXivndHSrD6Saku4_8AnELwz688/edit Updated April 13th 2:20pm
  • Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
    Frequently Asked Questions | March 12, 2021 Preliminary Application Checklist | March 11, 2021
  • Loan Comparison documents
    ASBDC Excel comparison of loans Georgia Comparison pdf
  • SC Department of Employement and Workforce
    4.17.2020 DEW Unemployment Insurance during COVID-19 Benefits Paid and More on the Way DEW website 4.20.2020 UI for the Self-Employed, Contractors, Gig Workers and 1099s General Questions about UI During COVID-19 4.22 Virtual Meeting: Unemployment for the Self-Employed
  • Payroll Protection Program
    4.15 SBA FAQs 4.7 ASBDC PPP Guidelines and Checklist 4.6 ASBDC FAQ's 4.2 Calculator for the PPP PPP Application Lenders participating: SBA List of lenders on Website https://www.fountainheadcc.com/ http://www.boefly.com/ https://radiusbank.com/ BOA FAQ 4.1.2020 - Tentative list of documents that will be required by one bank (Arthur State) for the PPP program Lendio Clemson PayPal QuickBooks Square Kabbage OnDeck Funding Circle Blue Vine Capital SBA Customer Service: Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov Phone: 1.800.659.2955
  • CARES Act
    4.17 US Chambers Guide for Independent Contractors and Self Employed U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guide
  • EDIL Program
    Below is a link that clients can use to check their status. This is IF they set up a username and password, which I think was done with the initial round of applications. https://covid19relief1.sba.gov/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f Documents needed to apply: ELA0-Business Loan Application (SBA 5) ELA0-Loan Application (Sole Prop) SBA 5C ELA-Request for Transcript of Tax Return (instructions IRS Form 4506T) ELA0-Fee Disclosure Form and Comp Agreement (SBA 159)ELA0-Monthly Sales Figures (SBA 1368) ELA0-Personal Financial Statement (SBA 912) ELA0-Request for Transcript of Tax Return (IRS 4506T) ELA0-Schedule Of Liabilities (SBA 2202) EIDL Supporting Information p019
  • Webinars
    We will be posting more webinars for you here. SBDC Training materials: Managing Your Business Through a Crisis - May 2020 Neoserra Webinars: COVID-19 Neoserra Milestones - 24 mins Password: COVID Add client quote to Neoserra - 1 min Password: COVID Inquiry Training - 10mins Password: COVID On Demand IBISWorld Webinars: IBISWorld Risk Exposures in Commercial Banking Amid COVID-19 IBISWorld US - COVID-19 - Economic and Industry Impact Other Webinars: SBA SBA EIDL Reconsideration July 7, 2020 LivePlan: How to quickly create dynamic financial forecast survival scenarios for all of your clients Slide deck Tim Jeffcoat, Houston SBA District Director discussing SBA EIDL Program Zoom webinar with Sarah - 3.26.2020 36mins Password: COVID-19 Small Business Webinar: Steps to take right now in challenging times
  • SBA Updates
    4.12.2020 SBA Beware of Scams
  • Department of Labor Information
    U.S. Department Of Labor Publishes Guidance Explaining Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20200324 April 1, 2020 temporary rule ​ The press release has useful links in the third paragraph (a Fact Sheet for Employees, a Fact Sheet for Employers, and a Questions and Answers). Please continue to check the COVID-19 and the Workplace website as well, which is frequently updated with more information: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic. Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Federal Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
  • Zoom Instructions
    Zoom backgrounds How to use Zoom - Sarah Hines training 36 mins Password: COVID
  • New instructions for COVID-19 related industries
    Policy for Hand-Sanitizer Clients
  • Non-essential employee language
    To protect the public health of all South Carolinians, while also supporting business and industry essential to life health, safety and the integrity of the state’s economic infrastructure, Team SC has established a process for clarifying the designation of non-essential businesses outlined in Governor McMaster’s Executive Order 2020-17. If your business falls outside one of the categories of companies listed in the attached definition of “non-essential”, then continue your business operations, using all CDC, SC DHEC and applicable OSHA public safety guidance. If you are unsure whether your business is categorized as non-essential, you can submit a Clarification of Business Designation Form online (https://www.sccommerce.com/clarification-business-designation-form). A SC Commerce team member will respond with an official determination for your business within 24 hours. We know that all South Carolina businesses are important; however, if your business is determined to be non-essential, then discontinue operations and stay home (and take care of your family and loved ones). Thank you for all that you are doing to support South Carolina during this unprecedented COVID-19 event.
  • Other Resources
    SC Chamber Information Columbia Chamber COVID-19 News SC SBDC Tips for working from home SC SBDC Recovery Client Guide SC SBDC Recovery Counselor Guide Disaster Response Reporting Instructions
SC SBDC reopening guide
  • Network Weekly Meeting
    4.06.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 3.23.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 2.23.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 1.26.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 1.12.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 12.15.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 12.01.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 11.17.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 8.25.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 8.11.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 7.28.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 7.14.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 6.30.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 6.16.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 5.19.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 4.28.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 4.28.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 4.7.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 3.31.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 3.24.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:SAM) Review Duns and SAM registration. SAM Registration Overview 3.17.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 2.24.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) Shopify 2.17.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) SC SBDC Cybersecurity 1.27.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) CMMC 12.9 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID)Export presentation 12.2 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) Case study notes 7.29 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 7.1 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 6.10 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 5.27 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 4.8 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 4.1 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID)
  • COVID-19 Email Template
    This is an email template that you can send to clients reguarding COVID-19 assistance. Submitted by Ben Smith: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DZwvxgsoo8lkP0rbrXivndHSrD6Saku4_8AnELwz688/edit Updated April 13th 2:20pm
  • Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
    Frequently Asked Questions | March 12, 2021 Preliminary Application Checklist | March 11, 2021
  • Loan Comparison documents
    ASBDC Excel comparison of loans Georgia Comparison pdf
  • SC Department of Employement and Workforce
    4.17.2020 DEW Unemployment Insurance during COVID-19 Benefits Paid and More on the Way DEW website 4.20.2020 UI for the Self-Employed, Contractors, Gig Workers and 1099s General Questions about UI During COVID-19 4.22 Virtual Meeting: Unemployment for the Self-Employed
  • Payroll Protection Program
    4.15 SBA FAQs 4.7 ASBDC PPP Guidelines and Checklist 4.6 ASBDC FAQ's 4.2 Calculator for the PPP PPP Application Lenders participating: SBA List of lenders on Website https://www.fountainheadcc.com/ http://www.boefly.com/ https://radiusbank.com/ BOA FAQ 4.1.2020 - Tentative list of documents that will be required by one bank (Arthur State) for the PPP program Lendio Clemson PayPal QuickBooks Square Kabbage OnDeck Funding Circle Blue Vine Capital SBA Customer Service: Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov Phone: 1.800.659.2955
  • CARES Act
    4.17 US Chambers Guide for Independent Contractors and Self Employed U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guide
  • EDIL Program
    Below is a link that clients can use to check their status. This is IF they set up a username and password, which I think was done with the initial round of applications. https://covid19relief1.sba.gov/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f Documents needed to apply: ELA0-Business Loan Application (SBA 5) ELA0-Loan Application (Sole Prop) SBA 5C ELA-Request for Transcript of Tax Return (instructions IRS Form 4506T) ELA0-Fee Disclosure Form and Comp Agreement (SBA 159)ELA0-Monthly Sales Figures (SBA 1368) ELA0-Personal Financial Statement (SBA 912) ELA0-Request for Transcript of Tax Return (IRS 4506T) ELA0-Schedule Of Liabilities (SBA 2202) EIDL Supporting Information p019
  • Webinars
    We will be posting more webinars for you here. SBDC Training materials: Managing Your Business Through a Crisis - May 2020 Neoserra Webinars: COVID-19 Neoserra Milestones - 24 mins Password: COVID Add client quote to Neoserra - 1 min Password: COVID Inquiry Training - 10mins Password: COVID On Demand IBISWorld Webinars: IBISWorld Risk Exposures in Commercial Banking Amid COVID-19 IBISWorld US - COVID-19 - Economic and Industry Impact Other Webinars: SBA SBA EIDL Reconsideration July 7, 2020 LivePlan: How to quickly create dynamic financial forecast survival scenarios for all of your clients Slide deck Tim Jeffcoat, Houston SBA District Director discussing SBA EIDL Program Zoom webinar with Sarah - 3.26.2020 36mins Password: COVID-19 Small Business Webinar: Steps to take right now in challenging times
  • SBA Updates
    4.12.2020 SBA Beware of Scams
  • Department of Labor Information
    U.S. Department Of Labor Publishes Guidance Explaining Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20200324 April 1, 2020 temporary rule ​ The press release has useful links in the third paragraph (a Fact Sheet for Employees, a Fact Sheet for Employers, and a Questions and Answers). Please continue to check the COVID-19 and the Workplace website as well, which is frequently updated with more information: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic. Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Federal Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
  • Zoom Instructions
    Zoom backgrounds How to use Zoom - Sarah Hines training 36 mins Password: COVID
  • New instructions for COVID-19 related industries
    Policy for Hand-Sanitizer Clients
  • Non-essential employee language
    To protect the public health of all South Carolinians, while also supporting business and industry essential to life health, safety and the integrity of the state’s economic infrastructure, Team SC has established a process for clarifying the designation of non-essential businesses outlined in Governor McMaster’s Executive Order 2020-17. If your business falls outside one of the categories of companies listed in the attached definition of “non-essential”, then continue your business operations, using all CDC, SC DHEC and applicable OSHA public safety guidance. If you are unsure whether your business is categorized as non-essential, you can submit a Clarification of Business Designation Form online (https://www.sccommerce.com/clarification-business-designation-form). A SC Commerce team member will respond with an official determination for your business within 24 hours. We know that all South Carolina businesses are important; however, if your business is determined to be non-essential, then discontinue operations and stay home (and take care of your family and loved ones). Thank you for all that you are doing to support South Carolina during this unprecedented COVID-19 event.
  • Other Resources
    SC Chamber Information Columbia Chamber COVID-19 News SC SBDC Tips for working from home SC SBDC Recovery Client Guide SC SBDC Recovery Counselor Guide Disaster Response Reporting Instructions
Small Business Resiliency Guide
  • Network Weekly Meeting
    4.06.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 3.23.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 2.23.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 1.26.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 1.12.2022 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 12.15.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 12.01.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 11.17.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 8.25.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 8.11.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 7.28.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 7.14.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 6.30.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 6.16.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 5.19.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 4.28.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 4.28.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 4.7.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 3.31.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:COVID) 3.24.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password:SAM) Review Duns and SAM registration. SAM Registration Overview 3.17.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 2.24.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) Shopify 2.17.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) SC SBDC Cybersecurity 1.27.2021 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) CMMC 12.9 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID)Export presentation 12.2 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) Case study notes 7.29 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 7.1 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 6.10 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 5.27 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 4.8 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID) 4.1 Weekly Meeting (Password: COVID)
  • COVID-19 Email Template
    This is an email template that you can send to clients reguarding COVID-19 assistance. Submitted by Ben Smith: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DZwvxgsoo8lkP0rbrXivndHSrD6Saku4_8AnELwz688/edit Updated April 13th 2:20pm
  • Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
    Frequently Asked Questions | March 12, 2021 Preliminary Application Checklist | March 11, 2021
  • Loan Comparison documents
    ASBDC Excel comparison of loans Georgia Comparison pdf
  • SC Department of Employement and Workforce
    4.17.2020 DEW Unemployment Insurance during COVID-19 Benefits Paid and More on the Way DEW website 4.20.2020 UI for the Self-Employed, Contractors, Gig Workers and 1099s General Questions about UI During COVID-19 4.22 Virtual Meeting: Unemployment for the Self-Employed
  • Payroll Protection Program
    4.15 SBA FAQs 4.7 ASBDC PPP Guidelines and Checklist 4.6 ASBDC FAQ's 4.2 Calculator for the PPP PPP Application Lenders participating: SBA List of lenders on Website https://www.fountainheadcc.com/ http://www.boefly.com/ https://radiusbank.com/ BOA FAQ 4.1.2020 - Tentative list of documents that will be required by one bank (Arthur State) for the PPP program Lendio Clemson PayPal QuickBooks Square Kabbage OnDeck Funding Circle Blue Vine Capital SBA Customer Service: Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov Phone: 1.800.659.2955
  • CARES Act
    4.17 US Chambers Guide for Independent Contractors and Self Employed U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guide
  • EDIL Program
    Below is a link that clients can use to check their status. This is IF they set up a username and password, which I think was done with the initial round of applications. https://covid19relief1.sba.gov/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f Documents needed to apply: ELA0-Business Loan Application (SBA 5) ELA0-Loan Application (Sole Prop) SBA 5C ELA-Request for Transcript of Tax Return (instructions IRS Form 4506T) ELA0-Fee Disclosure Form and Comp Agreement (SBA 159)ELA0-Monthly Sales Figures (SBA 1368) ELA0-Personal Financial Statement (SBA 912) ELA0-Request for Transcript of Tax Return (IRS 4506T) ELA0-Schedule Of Liabilities (SBA 2202) EIDL Supporting Information p019
  • Webinars
    We will be posting more webinars for you here. SBDC Training materials: Managing Your Business Through a Crisis - May 2020 Neoserra Webinars: COVID-19 Neoserra Milestones - 24 mins Password: COVID Add client quote to Neoserra - 1 min Password: COVID Inquiry Training - 10mins Password: COVID On Demand IBISWorld Webinars: IBISWorld Risk Exposures in Commercial Banking Amid COVID-19 IBISWorld US - COVID-19 - Economic and Industry Impact Other Webinars: SBA SBA EIDL Reconsideration July 7, 2020 LivePlan: How to quickly create dynamic financial forecast survival scenarios for all of your clients Slide deck Tim Jeffcoat, Houston SBA District Director discussing SBA EIDL Program Zoom webinar with Sarah - 3.26.2020 36mins Password: COVID-19 Small Business Webinar: Steps to take right now in challenging times
  • SBA Updates
    4.12.2020 SBA Beware of Scams
  • Department of Labor Information
    U.S. Department Of Labor Publishes Guidance Explaining Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20200324 April 1, 2020 temporary rule ​ The press release has useful links in the third paragraph (a Fact Sheet for Employees, a Fact Sheet for Employers, and a Questions and Answers). Please continue to check the COVID-19 and the Workplace website as well, which is frequently updated with more information: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic. Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Federal Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
  • Zoom Instructions
    Zoom backgrounds How to use Zoom - Sarah Hines training 36 mins Password: COVID
  • New instructions for COVID-19 related industries
    Policy for Hand-Sanitizer Clients
  • Non-essential employee language
    To protect the public health of all South Carolinians, while also supporting business and industry essential to life health, safety and the integrity of the state’s economic infrastructure, Team SC has established a process for clarifying the designation of non-essential businesses outlined in Governor McMaster’s Executive Order 2020-17. If your business falls outside one of the categories of companies listed in the attached definition of “non-essential”, then continue your business operations, using all CDC, SC DHEC and applicable OSHA public safety guidance. If you are unsure whether your business is categorized as non-essential, you can submit a Clarification of Business Designation Form online (https://www.sccommerce.com/clarification-business-designation-form). A SC Commerce team member will respond with an official determination for your business within 24 hours. We know that all South Carolina businesses are important; however, if your business is determined to be non-essential, then discontinue operations and stay home (and take care of your family and loved ones). Thank you for all that you are doing to support South Carolina during this unprecedented COVID-19 event.
  • Other Resources
    SC Chamber Information Columbia Chamber COVID-19 News SC SBDC Tips for working from home SC SBDC Recovery Client Guide SC SBDC Recovery Counselor Guide Disaster Response Reporting Instructions
Keep Calm

Additional information will be translated and posted periodically, and all documents are being provided for informational purposes only. Please view COVID-19 recovery information in other languages here.

Our hearts and thoughts go out to the people who have been affected by this unprecedented event and we appreciate the healthcare workers, local communities, and governments around the world who are on the front line working to contain this coronavirus. We will continue to do our best to communicate useful business resources and provide support to mitigate the impacts of this health situation.

All media requests about the following information should be sent to Susan Sturgeon, Marketing Manager at susan.sturgeon@moore.sc.edu and CC State Director, Michele Abraham at michele.abraham@moore.sc.edu.

Updated 12.9.2021 11:05 am EDT

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