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3.19.20 COVID-19 Business Resource Update

Thursday, March 19, 2020 2:33 PM | Anonymous

We hope you, your family and employees are healthy! 

Let's all do what's necessary to #flattenthecurve of COVID-19 so we can get back to business!

EABA is here to advocate on behalf of its members, provide information and communicate!!!
  • We now have a bank account and all membership payments are automated through our website: EastAtlantaBiz.com

MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS TO SUPPORT YOU! 

  • Answer the phone and have an up-to-date recorded message
    • Your customers may want to call-in their orders. 
  • Update your hours on your website, on Google and on Facebook. If your hours change, make sure to make the change in all places.
    • Restaurants: Make changes to your listings on Google, Facebook, Yelp, Zomato and Bing.
  • Update your operations for instance you no longer provide sit-down service, only take-out or curbside pick-up. 
    • Note those changes on your website and all social media.

  • Amplify your social media presence! Tag @EastAtlantaBiz on instagram and Facebook. #eastatlantabiz  #eastatlanta #eaba #shopsmall #discoveratl #shoplocalatl #shopeav 
  • Offer online gift cards that can be purchased now and used later: https://www.merchantmaverick.com/gift-cards-for-small-businesses/
  • Offer subscription services, online delivery options and live streaming services.
UPDATES YOU NEED TO KNOW
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Creates $7 Million Fund to Assist Those Impacted by COVID-19
  • $1.5 million to support small business continuity

    • AWBI & Invest Atlanta is working on a Small Business Continuity Loan Fund. Details are being worked on now.
    • idealDESIGN,inc is coordinating with the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, Atlanta BeltLine Inc and StartMe on how to best address needs and assistance for small businesses.

FILL THIS SURVEY IN ORDER TO PREPARE OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE! 

Fill out as many times as you need to help us track the impact on your business due to COVID-19. The survey is timestamped!

SMALL BUSINESS LOANS & RESOURCES

SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Declared for GA- Application Now Open

How to Overview


Treasury and IRS to delay tax payment deadline by 90 days

NEW Information for filing for unemployment, mandatory filing by employers for partial claims, and reemployment services


PayPal Loans for Business

KIVA business loans

Facebook Small Business Grants Program

COVID-19 Resources from CDC




About EABA

EABA strives to create cohesion and communication between businesses, residents and City of Atlanta to preserve the history and integrity of East Atlanta Village.

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Mailing Address: 1267 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta GA 30316 


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