The Onondaga Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has moved to remote operations from March 17 through at least April 30, 2020.
Helping Businesses Cope with Economic Consequences of the Coronavirus
Helping Businesses Cope with Economic Consequences of the Coronavirus
Amid ongoing concern about COVID-19, the Onondaga SBDC team is here to help the local businesses we love and rely on.  As the public becomes less mobile, our small businesses (many of which operate on very thin margins) will face ongoing challenges.

The Onondaga SBDC staff will to continue services for current and incoming clients via phone, email and video chat. Contact your SBDC Advisor, if you already have one, or sign-up to be assigned to an Advisor, at no-cost to get confidential services.

We are working with public health and elected officials to make sure you have up-to-date information so that your concerns are heard!

Here is some general guidance:
PIVOT - Rethink your strategies of how you operate:
  • Do you have any services that may be especially helpful to people now? (Ie., delivery, meals to go etc.) 
  • Can you telecommunicate? Phone, Zoom, Face Time etc.  
  • Do you sell gift certificates? If not, would you like to? (If you do sell gift certificates, how can people purchase them?) 
  • What forms of payment do you currently accept? (Ie. cash, card, Venmo, Apple Pay etc.) 
  • Look into business interruption insurance: Ask your insurance agent about this option!
  • Communicate your operation pivots regularly with your employees, partners, and clientele
PLAN – Prepare for future needs and restoration of service:
  • Watch your business and personal spending; set aside reserves
  • Analyze budget with your SBDC Advisor to identify cost efficiencies, and ways to maximize cash flow
  • Update slate of financial statements including cash flow, balance sheet, and income statement in preparation for potential financing applications and emergency subsidies
  • Consider forming or joining with other small businesses in a mutual aid peer support association
  • Review and confirm your business continuity plan, or create one if you don’t have one
BUSINESS PLANNING:
Below are some additional resources you may find helpful (we’ll be adding to this list as the situation develops, so check back for updates).

CARES Act:

PROGRAMS:
Existing SBA 7(a) lenders
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GENERAL:
ARTICLES:

FINANCIAL Resources:

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL):
NY SBA - Disaster Declaration Fact Sheet.pdf
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Small Business Administration (SBA): SBA Emergency Economic Injury Grant
SBA DISASTER LOAN:
COUNTY SPECIFIC PROGRAMS:
CAYUGA COUNTY:
Cayuga County COVID-19 Emergency Microloan Program:
CORTLAND COUNTY:
Cortland County COVID-19 Business Assistance Loans:
MADISON COUNTY:
Madison County Bridge Loan for Small Businesses:
Madison County - COVID-19 Bridge Loan Program Application
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THE CITY OF SYRACUSE:
Syracuse Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) Emergency Loan Information:
ONONDAGA COUNTY:
Onondaga County Bridge Loan for Small Businesses:
ARTICLE:
OSWEGO COUNTY:
Oswego County COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program:
(For more information, see COUNTY SPECIFIC RESOURCES under the BUSINESS RESOURCES section below.)
GENERAL:
ARTICLE:

BUSINESS RESOURCES:

COUNTY SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
INDUSTRY SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
RESTAURANT RESOURCES:
New York State Restaurant Assosciation - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Member FAQ
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ARTICLE:
FARM AND RURAL RESOURCES:
USDA - Help for Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities
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GENERAL:

WORKFORCE and Employment:

EXECUTIVE ORDER 202.6:
ARTICLE:
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS:
SHARED WORK PROGRAM:
ARTICLES: 
Coronavirus Workplace Tips for Employees - US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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COVID-19 INFO:

CHILDCARE SUPPORT:
COVID-19 Routine for Kids
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WE CAN HELP YOU KEEP CALM AND SMALL BUSINESS ON!

Click the button below to connect with an SBDC Advisor for confidential, no-cost business counseling!
We are a strong community, we can get through this together!

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Onondaga Small Business Development Center. Partnership Program with the SBA, administered by the State University of New York. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.