Resources to Leverage the CARES Act
Information about the CARES Act is coming out daily. There are a tremendous amount of resources available online to help. The following links represent what I believe are the best currently available resources to help MSPs and SMBs understand the CARES Act and what relief provisions may be available to you. If you know of additional resources worth sharing, please let me know and I will update this post. Good luck, stay safe and stay healthy!
TODAY at 5 PM EDT, Your Guide to the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Process
Join CompTIA VP of Strategic Workforce Relatioships Amy Kardel, JD as she walks you through the application process for the $10K grant available through the CARES Act.
Don't Get Fooled - What MSPs Need to Know About the CARES Stimulus Act
If you are a member of The ASCII Group, be sure to register for this webinar on Wednesday, April 1st. Rayanne Buchianico of ABC Solutions spent the past weekend reading and summarizing the CARES Act. She has really gone above and beyond putting together a totally selfless benefit for the Community.
Recovery Rebate for Individuals – Excel
EIDL vs. PPP Comparison - Excel
Speaking of Rayanne, here are her extensive notes summarizing the CARES Act. She has also made available Excel workbooks that outline whether of not you may be eligible for the individual rebate and a comparison of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan vs. the Paycheck Protection Program. Rayanne also pubished a great blog post on developing a strategy to use the CARES Act effectively. Thank you for these excellent resources Rayanne!
CompTIA's Summary of $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
CompTIA's Advocacy team has published a PDF comprehensive review of the CARES Act.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
The SBA maintains this page with the latest information about CARES Act and other financial resources for small businesses.
The CARES Act Has Passed: Here Are The Highlights
This is an excellent article from Forbes Magazine.
Strategic Planning for Beyond the Curve
Larry Walsh and his team at the 2112 Group have put together this excellent resource. While primarily focused on Channel Vendors, there is a lot of good information here for all.
Noted business coach Verne Harnish, founder of Gazelles and Scaling Up has published a PDF summary of the CARES Act provisions that most businesses will be able to use.