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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
As we all adjust to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19), the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing the resources and information necessary to address the needs of our business community during this unprecedented time. In uncertain times like these, the Chamber is working to minimize the impacts to health, communities and our economy. Although, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has disrupted daily life for everyone across our region, we must remember that we are in this together. Stay Strong Laguna!
Orange County Community Services Implements Economic & Business Recovery Call Center
U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
Small Business Development Center
Association of Chamber Executives
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Employment Development Department
GUIDANCE ON THE ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKFORCE
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order Providing Relief to California Small Businesses
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On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, both part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
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REMOTE WORKING TOOLS
Remote Work Checklist - download here
Accounting
Quickbooks Online - $12-75
Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing/Project Management/Security/Encryption
Gusto - $6-12/per user
Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing/Project Management/Security/Encryption
All-Inclusive
Google Suite/Hangouts - $6-25/per user
Services Provided: Video Conferencing/Audio/Phone/Instant Messaging/Information Storage/Sharing/Project Management/Security/Encryption
*In response to COVID-19 through July 1: free access to our advanced Hangouts Meet video-conferencing capabilities to all G-Suite and G-Suite for Education customers globally including larger meetings, for up to 250 participants per call, live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers with a domain, and the ability to record meetings and save them to Google Drive
Office 365/Teams - $0-12.50/per user
Services Provided: Video Conferencing/Instant Messaging/Information Storage/Sharing/Project Management/Security/Encryption
*In response to COVID-19: Microsoft is rolling out updates to the free version of Teams that will life restrictions on user limits.
Communication
Zoom - $0-19.99
Services Provided: Video Conferencing/Web Conferencing/Webinar/Security Encryption
*In response to COVID-19: free for educators to move toward virtual learning
Zoom Phone: - $14.99
Services Provided: Audio/Phone/Security/Encryption
Slack - $0-12.50
Services Provided: Video Conferencing/Instant Messaging/Information Storage/Sharing/Security Encryption
Loom - $0-5/per user
Services Provided: Video Conferencing/Web Conferncing/Webinar/Instant Messaging
*In response to COVID-19 through July 1: free for educators, recording limit removed on the free plan, free trial entended to 30 days, Loom Pro price adjusted to $5/month
Ring Central - $24.99-49.99/per user
Services Provided: Video Conferencing/Web Conferencing/Webinar/Audio/Phone/Instant Messaging
*In response to COVID-19: Three months free RingCentral Office for k12 educators, health providers and nonprofits
Gotomeeting - $12-16/per user
Services Provided: Video Conferencing/Web Conferencing/Webinar/Audio/Phone/Instant Messaging
*In response to COVID-19: some organizations may be eligible for access for free emergency remote work toolkit.
CRM
Live Agent - $0-39/per user
Services Provided: Project Management
Information Services
Dropbox Business - $12.50-20/per user
Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing/Security/Encryption
*In response to COVID-19: Free Dropbox Business subscriptions for a three-month period to nonprofits and NGOs that are focused on fighting COVID-19
Genius Scan - $0
Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing Phone App for scanning/sending documents
Tiny Scanner - $0
Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing Phone App for scanning/sending documents
Project Management
Trello - $0-20.83/per user
Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing/Project Management/Security/Encryption
Asana Project Management - $0-24.99/per user
Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing/Project Management
Scheduling
Acuity - $0-50
Services Provided: Project Management
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Due to the closing of restaurants, the Laguna Beach Chamber and Visit Laguna Beach have compiled a useful list of restaurants throughout the city that offer take out and delivery options. We encourage you all to support these businesses during this difficult time.
We encourage business owners to continue emailing us and tagging us on social media with your promotions. We are updating our website frequently.
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Attention Small Business Owners:
Please read this article written by our member, Michael Kinsman on Business Survival in the COVID-19 era.
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Upcoming Webinars
Small Business Majority's 30-minute Policy Brief
April 29th | 2:00PM – 3:30PM | Register
Certifications for Your Business
May 14th | 10:00AM – 11:00AM | RegisterPrevious Webinar Recordings
My Store Front Is Closed? How Do I Sell My Goods Online? Recording
Survival Strategies for Tech Startups Recording
SBA Disaster Loan Recording -
Tax Assistance
If you are experiencing payroll hardship due to COVID-19, the Employment Development Department (EDD) is providing payroll assistance. Employers have the ability to request a 60-day extension to file their payroll reports and taxes. To learn more, call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center at 1-888-745-3886 (toll-free).