Links to Documents to Assist You
TikTok for Small Business
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Small business 5K grant opportunity (short application) aiming to help (women, people of color, military-affiliated, persons with disabilities, or LGBTQ+).
click.nrf.com
Tell Congress to not only replenish the Restaurant Relief Fund but to make Retailers eligible for it.
Holiday Emails
Suggested Holiday Dates to Send Emails
Shopify - Three Weeks to Selling Online
Been afraid to start your online store? Don't know where to start? Here is a free class from start to selling in 3 weeks!
Nav's $10,000 Small Business Grant
Learn TikToc for Small Biz
$2,750 Galaxy of Stars Grant for Women/Minority Owned Businesses
30 Second App - Winners announced September 30th via email.
Updated SBA EIDL FAQs
Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act
Checking on & Depositing your ERC Payment
941X Form - Filled Out Example
941 Form for 2020 - Filled Out Example
941X Form - Blank
941X Form - Highlighted
State Grants
Illinois State Back to Business Grant
NY State Small Business Recovery Grant
Inventory Planning (Created by Neil Abramson)
Inventory Planning Worksheet - Second Half 2021 - Example - PDF
Inventory Planning Worksheet - Second Half 2021 - Example - Excel
SBA/EIDL & Other Letters & Links
SBA Low Income Mapping Tool
If you are in a Low Income area and did not receive the Targeted EIDL Advance GRANT apply NOW
Not Vaxxed Wear a Mask Sign - PDF
Grow with Google Program - Reach Customers Online
CDFI List by State - PPP Funding
Stacy's Rise Project - $10,000 Grant & Mentorship
Small Business Loans - Accion Opportunity Fund for Black and Minority Owned Businesses
Wearing is Caring! - Mask Sign with Space for your Logo - PDF
SBA - Resolution of Board - PDF
Funeral Expense Assistance from FEMA
Ontario Canada Announces New Measures - Retail Council of Canada
Restaurant Revitalization Grants - PDF
Have a favorite Restaurant that needs help or a friend in the Restaurant business? The Restaurant Revitalization Grant program is about to open up and it will HELP BIG TIME. Share this with them and keep them around.
Targeted EIDL Advance Appeal - PDF
Your EIDL Advance was declined? Now you can appeal that.
Fake SBA/EIDL Letter - Example - PDF
Actual Targeted EIDL Advance Application Letter - PDF
SBA EIDL Increase Letter - PDF
Where to Look Up the Status/Balance of your EIDL Loan
Where to Pay your EIDL Loan
2021 2nd Quarter Budget Planning (Created by Neil Abramson)
2021 2nd Quarter Budget Planning - Example - PDF
2021 2nd Quarter Budget Planning - Spreadsheet - Excel .xls File
PPP - Revised/Updated Application Forms/Instructions/FAQs (3/3/21)
PPP Borrower Application Form - PDF
PPP Borrower Application Form - Schedule C Using Gross Income - PDF
PPP Second Draw - Borrower Application Form - PDF
PPP Second Draw - Borrower Application Form - Schedule C Using Gross Income - PDF
PPP FAQs - PDF
PPP "Does Your State Tax Forgiven PPP Loans?" - Graphic
Minimum Wage
Minimum Wage by State - as of 2/26/21 - Graphic
Form 941 - Adjusted
Adjusted Quarterly Form 941 - PDF
Adjusted Form 941x Instructions - PDF
ERTC - Employee Retention Tax Credits
IRS Form 7200 To request your expedited refund for Employee Retention Tax Credits - PDF
Worksheet for Employee Retention Tax Credits Created by Neil Abramson - Excel
PPP - Updated Forgiveness Application Forms/Instructions (1/19/21)
PPP Forgiveness App & Instructions - 3508S - PDF
PPP Forgiveness App & Instructions - 3508EZ - PDF
PPP Forgiveness App & Instructions - 3508 - PDF
Second PPP (1/10/21)
PPP Second Draw Borrower Application Form - PDF
PPP Borrower Application Form (Revised 1/8/21)- PDF
2021 1st Quarter Budget Planning (Created by Neil Abramson)
2021 1st Quarter Budget Planning - Example - PDF
2021 1st Quarter Budget Planning - Spreadsheet - Excel .xls File
PPP - Updated Forgiveness Forms/Instructions (11/10/20)
PPP Loan Forgiveness Information - Checklist - PDF
PPP Loan Forgiveness - For Borrowers - PDF
PPP Loan Forgiveness App - Strategies for Success - PDF
PPP - Updated Forgiveness Forms/Instructions (10/12/20)
PPP Loan Forgiveness Instructions Form 3508S - PDF
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Form 3508S - PDF
Seasonal
Merchant Tips for Safe Online Selling - U.S. Secret Service
Consumer Tips For Safe Online Shopping - U.S. Secret Service
Steps to Take When Trick or Treating - CDC
Halloween 2020 - Like We've Never Seen - Map with Risk Levels by County
Shop Safe, Shop Strong - NRF - Whatever the Holiday season brings, America's retailers are ready.
Online Learning
eBay Small Business Central - Grow your eBay business with Seller School.
Grow with Google OnAir - offers free virtual workshops, events and 1:1 coaching sessions to help you get the most out of digital tools.
Helping Your Business Shine with Facebook & Instagram Stories free webinar on Tuesday 8/18. You don't have to watch it live. Register to get the replay, it's Free!
Facebook Summer of Support - Free, digital marketing education to businesses all over the country.
Re-Opening
Making Giving Last - PDF
When to Quarantine - CDC - PDF
Wording for Shipping Delay from Neil - PDF
Website Worksheet from Neil - PDF
What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and other EEO Laws - PDF
Homework from Neil - PDF
How to De-escalate Tense Situations - NRF
Wearing A Mask - PDF
Consumer Attitudes Toward Store Openings - NRF - PDF
Employee Acknowledge of Protective Measure in Workplace - PDF
Your Health Our Priority - US Chamber of Commerce - Customizable PDF
Custom Face Masks - AppleRock - PDF
Personal Protective Guards - AppleRock - PDF
Operation Open Doors Retailer Survey Results - NRF - PDF
4 Step Plan for Handling Confirmed COVID Cases - PDF
Employee Return to Work Sample Letter - PDF
Employee Return to Work Sample Letter - Word Doc Template you can Customize
A Blueprint for Shopping Safe - NRF - PDF
Operation Open Doors - Coronavirus Retail Restrictions by State- NRF
Operation Open Doors Checklist - NRF - PDF
Employee Self Screening Questionnaire - Sample
Kroger - A Blueprint for Businesses - PDF
CDC - Cleaning & Disinfecting Your Store - PDF
Safe-Guard - Counter Acrylic Barriers - PDF
Employees - How to Protect Yourself - PDF
OSHA - Steps Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus - PDF
American Express - The Future of Shopping Small - PDF
PPP
PPP Loan Forgiveness EZ Calculation Form - PDF
PPP Loan Forgiveness EZ Instructions - PDF
PPP Loan Forgiveness App Instructions - Revised 6/16/20 - PDF
PPP Interim Final Rule - Loan Forgiveness - PDF
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application - PDF
PPP FAQs Update - PDF
5 Step Guide to Calculate PPP Loan Forgiveness - AICPA American Institute of CPAs - PDF
PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculation - PDF
PPP Application Form - PDF (Rev. 4/3/20)
PPP Application Checklist - PDF (Rev. 4/4/20)
PPP Overview - Excel File
PPP Overview - PDF
PPP Borrower Information Fact Sheet - PDF
SBA- EIDL & Other Funding
Create Your SBA EIDL Loan Portal Account - Example of Email - PDF
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) - App & Checklist - PDF
If you have only done the short SBA Form, this checklist will help you get the items you will need ready for when you are contacted for the rest of your application.
COVID-19 Related Funding for NFPs - PDF
Some of this is only for educational based NFPs, but some applies to all so it is worth reviewing if you are a NFP.
Save Small Business Fund for 3 to 20 Employees
SBA Program Comparison - Google Doc Spreadsheet
Unemployment & Misc.
Employee Return to Work Sample Letter - PDF
Employee Return to Work Sample Letter - Word Doc Template you can Customize
Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Employers - Q&A - PDF
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Status by State - PDF
Key Points for Resale Stores (from Document Below) - Condensed by Neil Abramson
COVID-19 Employer Legal FAQs from Fisher Phillips Law
Federal Paid Sick Leave Required Poster - PDF
Landlord Letter Template - Created by NARTS President Neil Abramson
(Word Doc you can Customize)
Canadian Documents
Ontario Canada Announces New Measures - Retail Council of Canada
Canadian Emergency Business Loans
Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy
Additional Resources will be added as they become available.