Frequently Asked Questions About SBA Counseling & Training

Frequently Asked Questions About SBA Counseling & Training

If you, like many small business owners, need a business counselor to help guide you through this uncertain time, you can turn to your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Women’s Business Center (WBC), or SCORE mentorship chapter. These resource partners, and the associations that represent them, will receive additional funds to expand their reach and better support small business owners with counseling and up-to-date information regarding COVID-19. There will soon be a joint platform that consolidates information and resources related to COVID-19 in order to provide consistent, timely information to small businesses.

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Three PR Actions for Caterers during COVID-19

Three PR Actions for Caterers during COVID-19

We are in an unprecedented time of uncertainty in the catering industry and while many things are seemingly out of our control, there is one thing that isn’t- our ability to draw eyes back to the industry.

Public relations can be a powerful tool year-round, but especially so during times of crisis. With COVID-19 in the news 24 hours a day, you’re in a position to be a spokesperson for your industry, as you navigate your way through these difficult times.

So, what are the necessary next steps?

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Top 3 Things You Should Be Doing Right Now as a Caterer

Top 3 Things You Should Be Doing Right Now as a Caterer

In light of COVID-19, we’re all experiencing the same unnerving sense of urgency and uncertainty. There are hard decisions that are being made every day, and for catering companies, this may even feel like a death sentence for some.

Although it’s easier said than done, this is time where community matters and perseverance is crucial. So, as event are being cancelled, postponed, and business continues to be scarce, we wanted to offer you a survival guide. Here are 3 top things that you should be doing right now to help you weather this storm.

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