COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions for Businesses
Coronavirus is impacting businesses throughout L.A. County. Learn whether your business qualifies as a Essential Businesses, what the Health Order means for your businesses, and how your business can obtain assistance through the CARES ACT.
SBDC COVID-19 Resource Guide
The LA Small Business Development Center’s COVID-19 Response Guide is designed to be a practical and effective resource for small business owners to stay informed, plan, and respond to the impact of COVID-19.
Small Business Administration Disaster Loans
The application link is now open for any California business wishing to apply for a disaster loan related to economic damage from the COVID-19 health crisis. You can also contact the Small Business Administration Disaster Loan center by calling 800.659.2955.
CLOSED: Online PPP Loan Portal for Small Businesses
UPDATE: Community Reinvestment Fund opened the portal and received the maximum amount of inquires. As a result, this application is now closed. The Help Center will continue to promote available access-to-capital opportunities. Please follow our social media accounts @LACHelpCenter (Twitter, Instagram and Facebook) for real-time updates.
Business Concierge
Businesses throughout Los Angeles County have been experiencing impacts associated with coronavirus since it emerged and are suddenly facing declining sales, operational challenges, or financial uncertainty. The County’s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs’ Office of Small Business can help connect you to local, state and federal resources, including layoff aversion and emergency loans.
Visit https://dcba.lacounty.gov/small-business-services/ for more business resources.
Los Angeles County Workforce Development, Aging and Community Service (WDACS)
WDACS Economic and Business Development team is here to help your business overcome the challenges of this global pandemic by providing resources that may be useful during this difficult time, including layoff aversion and access to emergency capital.
WDACS has compiled a comprehensive resource guide for employers whose business has been impacted by the coronavirus emergency.
Unemployment Insurance Work Sharing Program
Employers can apply for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Work Sharing Program if reduced production, services, or other conditions cause them to seek an alternative to layoffs.
The Work Sharing Program can help minimize the need for layoffs, retain trained employees and quickly prepare for when business conditions improve, and avoid the cost of recruiting, training and hiring new staff. It also helps employees whose hours and wages have been reduced keep their current job, receive UI benefits, and avoid financial hardships. For more information call 916.464.3343 or use the links below.
