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Business Recovery Resources
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San Mateo County Business Recovery Resources
- SMC Recovery Initiative
- Stay Safe & Shop Local - Online Campaign
- One-page PDF with information about the campaign and instructions
- Ready-to-post graphics (in English, Spanish, and Chinese) that can be used by any person or organization to share on social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter), websites, and emails/e-newsletters
- Blueprint for a Safer Economy: Find the Status of Activities in Your County
- San Mateo County Communitywide COVID-19 Long-Term Strategic Plan
- Recovery Coordination Council Graphic
- Take the Pledge - Reopened & Ready (San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau)
- San Mateo County Reopening Plan (County of San Mateo)
- Safely Making California
- District Attorney: Be Alert for Scams Related to COVID-19 Vaccines (County of San Mateo)
- San Mateo County Food Delivery Service Fee Cap
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COVID-19 Requirements & Resources for Businesses
- San Mateo County Health - Environmental Health Services
- *REQUIRED FOR BUSINESSES* Document Display Requirements for Businesses (SMC Health)
- Face Covering Signs for Businesses (SMC Health)
- Frequently Asked Questions for Businesses (SMC Health)
- COVID-19 Exposure Guidance in the Workplace (SMC Health)e
- Health and Safety Plan: Industry-Specific Guidance Materials (San Mateo County Health)
- SMC Health - Environmental Health Services Contact Information:
- envhealth@smcgov.org
- (650) 372-6200
- San Mateo County Health - Environmental Health Services
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Return to Work Playbook/Guidance
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Business Continuity Action Plan
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California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED)
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Cares Act Resources
- About the CARES Act (U.S. Department of the Treasury)
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Financial Institutions & Additional Providers Participating in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
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Small Business Advising Resources
- Small Business Development Centers (SBA)
- SBA Lender Match Information (SBA)
- SBA Eligible Lenders
- FAQ on Business Interruption Insurance and Other Issues Affecting California Small Businesses (California Department of Insurance)
- One-on-One Advising (SBDC)
- Request Services (SBDC)
- Find a Mentor (Score)
- Business Management Guidance (BAEC)
- One-on-One Consulting (BAEC)
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Guidance
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Business Technical Assistance *New Link Added 7/29/21*
- Business Resources (Federal, State, Local)
- Federal Resources for U.S. Small Businesses (Powered by SBA)
- ADDED 7/29/21 - Paycheck Protection Program Direct Forgiveness Portal (SBA)
- ADDED 7/29/21 - For assistance, please call 877-552-2692 (Monday – Friday, 8:00AM - 8:00PM EST)
- California Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz)
- CA State Treasurer
- COVID-19: Employer Resources (EDD)
- State of CA – Franchise Tax Board
- California Department of Insurance
- County of San Mateo Tax Collector
- Labor & Workforce Development Agency
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- CA Department of Business Oversight
- Business Resources (Legal, HR, Operations/Technical)
- Operations/Technical
- Safer at Work - Resource Tool for: Workers, Employers & Outreach Toolkit
- Safely Making California
- American Express
- AT&T Business
- Small Business Social Media Playbook: Part 1 - Developing Social Purpose (AT&T)
- Small Business Social Media Playbook: Part 2 - Understanding Social Platforms (AT&T)
- Small Business Social Media Playbook: Part 3 - Creating Content (AT&T)
- Small Business Social Media Playbook: Part 4 - Expanding Audiences (AT&T)
- CO--
- July 31, 2020: Negotiating a Vendor Contract? Here's What You Need to Know (CO--)
- July 24, 2020: 10 Resources for Women-Owned Businesses (CO--)
- July 21, 2020: Need Some Feedback? How to Conduct Customer Interviews and Focus Groups (CO--)
- July 13, 2020: A Quick Guide to Social Media Branding (CO--)
- June 26, 2020: 5 Social Media Tactics to Attract Customers After COVID-19 (CO--)
- June 22, 2020: 7 Beginner Tips for Hosting a Successful Virtual Event (CO--)
- June 16, 2020: 10 Resources for Minority-Owned Businesses (CO--)
- June 24, 2020: 8 Ideas to Foster Customer Loyalty When Reopening (Co--)
- June 19, 2020: 5 Ways to Get Customers to Return When Reopening (CO--)
- April 3, 2020: 6 Ways to Provide Great Customer Service During a Crisis (CO--)
- June 18, 2020: 9 Free Team Communication Tools for Startups (CO--)
- June 15, 2020: Re-Engaging Your Customers (CO--)
- June 10, 2020: Reopening Your Business (CO--)
- June 9, 2020: How to Get Certified as a Minority-Owned Business (CO--)
- May 8, 2020: 10 Pandemic-Inspired Business Trends That Are Here to Stay (CO--)
- June 8, 2020: The 5 Best Sites for Building Your Personal Brand (CO--)
- DoorDash - Market Your Restaurant Online
- June 8, 2020: How to Safely Reopen Your Business (Salesforce)
- COVID-19 Return to Work Playbook (Kaiser Permanente)
- Federal Resources for U.S. Small Businesses (Powered by SBA)
- Ready to Reopen: A Playbook for Your Small Business (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
- May 8, 2020: COVID-19 Response Checklist for B2B Marketing Leaders (McKinsey & Company)
- LinkedIn – Find Frontline Workers Faster
- Return to Growth 2021 (LinkedIn Marketing)
- Creating Equal Access to Opportunity (LinkedIn Talent Solutions)
- LinkedIn Events (LinkedIn Marketing Solutions)
- LinkedIn's Brand and Demand Playbook (LinkedIn)
- The Social Media Manager's Guide to LinkedIn (LinkedIn)
- October 7, 2020: Influencer Marketing: Here is What You Need to Know Before You Start Planning (LinkedIn)
- July 29, 2020: 5 Ways to Use LinkedIn Live from Brands and Influencers (LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Blog)
- Mastering the Great Sales Operations Balancing Act Guide (LinkedIn)
- Doubling Down on the 3 Pillars of B2B Marketing Success (LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Blog)
- Explore Over 16,000 Free and Paid Courses: Digital Marketing, Communication Skills, and More (LinkedIn Learning)
- ADDED 7/28/21 - Facebook Discovery Commerce (Facebook for Business)
- ADDED 7/28/21 - Breakthrough with Discovery Commerce (Facebook for Business)
- Facebook for Business
- Tips To Keep Your Business Secure While Working from Home (Facebook for Business)
- Facebook In-Stream: Reach your engaged audience on video through Facebook In-Stream
- Facebook Elevate: Community and Learning Platform Created to Accelerate the Growth of Entities of Color (Facebook Elevate)
- Blueprint e-Learning - Learn Digital Marketing Skills with Free Online Courses (Boost with FACEBOOK)
- Learning Guide - Highlighting Facebook and Instagram for Business Tools (Boost with FACEBOOK)
- Summer of Support - Six Weeks of Free Training, Tools & Insight (Boost with FACEBOOK)
- Introducing Facebook Shops: Helping Small Businesses Sell Online
- Create a Personal Fundraiser of Your Business on Facebook
- Google for Small Business
- Use Online Search Trends to Identify Business Opportunities (Google Small Business)
- For Women-Led Businesses (Grow with Google)
- Supporting Black-Owned Businesses (Google for Small Business)
- Inside Google Marketing: 3 things We’re Considering as We Rethink Live Events (Think with Google)
- Holiday Views: 2020 Retail Shopping Trends (Think with Google)
- Spruce Up Your Business Profile for Holiday Shoppers (Google the Keyword)
- Holiday Tools & Resources (Google for Small Business)
- A New Home for Web Stories on Discover (Google Web Creators)
- Get Personalized Tips to Stand Out on Google (Google for Small Business)
- Stand Out this Season with a Lttle Help from Google (Google for Retail)
- Succeed Online with Helpful Tips and Practical Lessons (Google for Small Business)
- Five Options for Getting Your Business Online (Google for Small Business)
- Create, Build, and Make the Most of Your Business Website (Google for Small Business)
- Sell Your Products Online with E-Commerce (Google for Small Business)
- Create an Effective Social Media Plan (Google for Small Business)
- Free Tools and Resources to Get Online, Connect with Customers, and Build Digital Skills (Google for Small Business)
- For Veteran-Led Small Businesses (Grow with Google)
- Fundo: A Virtual Experiences Platform for Creators
- Hacks to Help (Experiments with Google)
- Bite-Sized Lessons to Better Your Business (Google Primer App)
- Google for Small Business Holiday Hub (Google for Small Business)
- Resources for Latino-Owned Businesses (Grow with Google)
- Attend a Grow with Google Training to Grow Your Skills, Career or Business (Grow with Google)
- Fundamentals of Online Marketing (Grow with Google)
- Reimagine Your Marketing Objectives with Google (Think with Google)
- Make the Leap to Ecommerce (Grow with Google)
- Discovery New Opportunities with Our Digital Toolkit
- Improve Your Digital Window to the World (Think with Google)
- How Google is Helping Businesses Respond to COVID-19 (Think with Google)
- Smart Campaigns Helps Small Businesses Reach More Customers (Google The Keyword)
- Free Stickers, Posters, Social Posts, and More – from Your Business Profile on Google (Google My Business)
- Google’s New Tools Help Businesses during COVID-19 (Google)
- Resources and Insight to Help You Navigate Uncertain Times (Think with Google)
- Create a Virtual Agent for Your Contact Center, to Reduce Hold Times and Alleviate Pressure on Your Staff (Google Cloud)
- Tools to Keep Your Startup Moving Forward (Google for Startups)
- Rising Retail Categories (Think with Google)
- Comcast Business
- IFundWomen (IFW)
- California Women's Business Centers
- Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
- Black-Owned Business Center (Hello Alice & NAACP)
- Small Business Essentials (San Mateo Credit Union)
- GSVlabs Passport
- NOVA Workforce Services: COVID-19 Pandemic (NOVA)
- Canva
- Visit California's Coronavirus Updates (Visit California)
- ADDED 7/13/21 - Office of Sustainability's Small Business Resource Center (SMC Office of Sustainability)
- ADDED 7/13/21 - Green Business Program (SMC Office of Sustainability)
- ADDED 7/13/21 - SMC Energy Watch (SMC Office of Sustainability)
- ADDED 7/13/21 - BayREN Business (SMC Office of Sustainability)
- ADDED 7/13/21 - Food Service Ware Program (SMC Office of Sustainability)
- ADDED 7/13/21 - Recycling and Composting Program (SMC Office of Sustainability)
- ADDED 7/13/21 - Peninsula Clean Energy EV Ready Program (SMC Office of Sustainability)
- Legal Resources
- Operations/Technical
- Business Resources (Federal, State, Local)
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Economic Analyses
- Resources
- Presentations
- Reports
- January 08, 2021: Jobs Decline in December Amid New Efforts to Contain COVID
- December 2020: 2021 Annual Economic Outlook
- September 11, 2020: Wells Fargo Small Business Survey: Q3-2020
- June 9, 2020: JOLTS - That Storm Looks Worse in the Rearview (Wells Fargo Securities)
- May 29, 2020: Personal Income & Spending: Say Hello to the Safety Net (Wells Fargo Securities)
- May 21, 2020: Jobless Claims: When 2.4M is Good, You Know Things Are Bad (Wells Fargo Securities)
- State of Small Business Report (Facebook & Small Business Roundtable)
- Articles
- January 26, 2020: A Shot in the Arm Is Needed to Bolster Confidence (Wells Fargo Commercial)
- June 5, 2020: On My Mind - If You Open It, They Will Come
- May 26, 2020: The Price of a Virus Lockdown: Economic ‘Free Fall’ in California (The New York Times)
- The Coronavirus Effect on Global Economic Sentiment (McKinsey & Company)
- May 11, 2020: Hiring Falls 25% Since Onset of COVID-19 (Joint Venture Silicon Valley)
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Articles/Whitepapers/Case Studies
- 8 Offer Ideas for Your Online Store (Google for Small Business)
- What Brand Trust Means ---and Why it Matters (LinkedIn Sales and Marketing Solutions EMEA Blog)
- Managing the Long-Term Effects of the COVID Crisis (Wells Fargo)
- March 2020: Inside Google Marketing: 5 Principles Guiding our Media Teams in the Wake of the COVID-19 Outbreak (Think with Google)
- July 2020: How People Decide What to Buy Lies in the ‘Messy Middle’ of the Purchase Journey (Think with Google)
- Buyer First: A New Era in Selling (LinkedIn Sales Solutions)
- January 4, 2021: How LinkedIn Took Its Recruiting Events Online and Built a Sense of Connection in a Virtual Environment (LinkedIn Talent Blog)
- November 16, 2020: How a Restaurateur Is Navigating the Pandemic (Stanford Graduate School of Business)
- December 6, 2020: New Report Shows Rocky Road to Recovery for Small Businesses (FACEBOOK)
- October 2020: How Sequential Storytelling on YouTube is Helping the United Nations Tackle Global Goals (Think with Google)
- October 2020: Get Ready for 5 Big Shifts in Shopping Behavior this Holiday Season (Think with Google)
- 2020 Fall Northern California Multifamily Market Research Report (Colliers International)
- October 1, 2020: 10 Creative Job Posts and Ads That Will Inspire Yours (LinkedIn Talent Blog)
- Oct 6, 2020: Funding Black Founders Fuels Generational Change (Google The Keyword)
- How to Get Ready for the Most Digital-First Holiday Retail Season Yet (Think with Google)
- September 16, 2020: Shop Safely and Easily from Stores in Your Community (Google The Keyword)
- October 1, 2020: An Emerging View of Post Crisis Consumer Spending (Wells Fargo Securities)
- October 1, 2020: Initial Claims Signal Snail's Pace of Jobs Recovery (Wells Fargo Securities)
- September 30, 2020: Women in the Workplace 2020 (McKinsey & Company)
- September 29, 2020: Comcast Business Survey: Most Business Owners Feel Prepared for Second COVID-19 Wave (Comcast)
- Women in the Workplace (Lean In and McKinsey & Company)
- September 2020: Retail of the Future: Reimagined and Repurposed (Hines)
- September 11, 2020: Wells Fargo Small Business Survey: Q3-2020 (Wells Fargo Securities)
- September 10, 2020: What's Happening Next in Retail? An Inside Look Featuring Shopify (Colliers International)
- August 27, 2020: Implications of COVID-19 on the Workplace (Colliers International)
- August 28, 2020: Eating Out(side): Restaurant Dining in the Next Normal (McKinsey & Company)
- August 2020: 2020 Women in Entrepreneurship Report (Endeavor Insight)
- July 30, 2020: How COVID-19 is Changing Consumer Behavior – Now and Forever (McKinsey & Company)
- July 17, 2020: ‘And Now Win the Peace’: Ten Lessons from History for the Next Normal (McKinsey & Company)
- July 27, 2020: How Mattel and Walmart Drove Toy Sales by Responding to COVID-Altered Shopping Behaviors (CO--)
- July 13, 2020: ‘I Can’t Keep Doing This:’ Small-Business Owners Are Giving Up (The New York Times)
- April 20, 2020: How are Small Businesses Adjusting to COVID-19? (National Bureau of Economic Research - NBER)
- June 3, 2020: Small Business Coronavirus Impact Poll (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
- Local Economic Impact Report (Yelp)
- June 2020 Report: Small Business Optimism Improves in Anticipation of Better Economic Outlook (NFIB)
- July 14, 2020: 3 COVID-19 Reopening Challenges — and Solutions — for Your Business (CO--)
- July 2, 2020: How COVID-19 has Changed the Way We Eat, According to Five Experts (Fast Company)
- June 30, 2020: 5 Experts Reveal How We’ll Experience Live Sports after COVID-19 (Fast Company)
- July 13, 2020: A Quick Guide to Social Media Branding (CO--)
- May 28, 2020: 10 In-Person Businesses That Have Successfully Gone Virtual (CO--)
- July 13, 2020: Not the Last Pandemic: Investing Now to Reimagine Public-Health Systems (McKinsey & Company)
- June 25, 2020: 6 Ways You Can Support Local Businesses with Google Maps (Google The Keyword)
- July 6, 2020: Part One of Two: What to Expect Next: Retail Indicators from the Far East-China (Colliers International)
- July 7, 2020: Four Crisis Principles to Help your Business Survive Turmoil (LinkedIn)
- July 6, 2020: New Normal? The Most Effective Ways to Communicate Change To Your Employees (CO--)
- July 2, 2020: COVID-19: Implications for Business (McKinsey & Company)
- What Will Help Small Businesses? (LinkedIn)
- June 26, 2020: 7 Enduring Trends Defining the Future of Sales (LinkedIn)
- June 22, 2020: The Coronavirus Is Pushing Wider Acceptance of Contactless Payments
- May 28, 2020: 10 In-Person Businesses That Have Successfully Gone Virtual (CO--)
- May 14, 2020: 3 Approaches to Customer Service in a Time of Crisis (Oracle)
- June 11, 2020: Customers are Coming Back: Here Are 7 Things to Do Now to Prepare (LinkedIn)
- June 24, 2020: 8 Ideas to Foster Customer Loyalty When Reopening (Co--)
- June 1, 2020: How Effective Writing Helps You Stand Out on Crowded Digital Channels (American Express)
- May 28, 2020: How to Plan for Your Employees’ Return to the Office (American Express)
- May 27, 2020: How to Build a Business Continuity Plan (American Express)
- June 23, 2020: Understanding Organizational Barriers to a More Inclusive Workplace (McKinsey & Company)
- June 23, 2020: Virtual and Artificial Reality Are Taking Hold for Small Business. Are You Ready? (CO--)
- June 19, 2020: Comcast Extends Free Public WiFi Access to Everyone For the Remainder of 2020 (Comcast)
- June 19, 2020: 5 Ways to Get Customers to Return When Reopening (CO--)
- April 3, 2020: 6 Ways to Provide Great Customer Service During a Crisis (CO--)
- June 18, 2020: 9 Free Team Communication Tools for Startups (CO--)
- June 15, 2020: Re-Engaging Your Customers (CO--)
- June 10, 2020: Reopening Your Business (CO--)
- June 2020: The Evolving Role of Office Space (Hines)
- June 2020: Back-to-Business (Colliers Bay Area)
- May 28, 2020: How 7 Companies (Big and Small) Are Communicating Their Reopening Plans to Customers (CO--)
- 12 Food, Fitness and Gaming Startups That Are Thriving Amid COVID-19 (CO--)
- May 8, 2020: 10 Pandemic-Inspired Business Trends That Are Here to Stay (CO--)
- June 8, 2020: The 5 Best Sites for Building Your Personal Brand (CO--)
- How to Pivot from In-Person to Virtual Sales (CO--)
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All (LinkedIn)
- May 27, 2020: Reflections in Crisis (McKinsey & Company)
- May 27, 2020: What's a 'COVID-19 Surcharge' and Why Are Businesses Adding Them to Customer Bills? (Money)
- Dispatches from April: The Latest Observations on Creative Effectiveness Amid COVID-19 (Think with Google)
- 4 Ways to Maintain a Sense of Community while Working from Home (Think with Google)
- The At-Home Consumer: Learnings from the Global Lockdown (Think with Google)
- Virtual Employer Roundtables: Who's Still Teleworking (or not) When We Re-Open (Commute.org)
- LinkedIn's Head of TA Shares How Recruiting Teams Can Effectively Navigate Economic Downturns (LinkedIn)
- 6 Creative Leaders on How Agencies are Ideating and Creating from Home
- 5 Ways Companies Are Supporting Employees’ Mental Health and Preventing Burnout (LinkedIn)
- Healthcare will Never be the Same: 8 Experts on the Future of Medicine Around the Globe (Fast Company)
- May 21, 2020: What Restaurants will Actually be like in a Post-COVID-19 World, According to CEOs and Food Experts (Fast Company)
- May 19, 2020: Coronavirus Roundup: Facebook Survey Shows COVID-19’s Devastating Effect on Small Biz (SVBJ)
- May 14, 2020: The COVID-19 recovery will be digital: A plan for the first 90 days
- May 13, 2020: Weekly Trending Skill: Teamwork and Collaboration (LinkedIn)
- May 8, 2020: COVID-19 Response Checklist for B2B Marketing Leaders (McKinsey & Company)
- Jump-Starting Resilient and Reimagined Operations (McKinsey & Company)
- Charting the Path to the Next Normal (McKinsey & Company)
- To Emerge Stronger from the COVID-19 Crisis, Companies Should Start Reskilling their Workforces Now (McKinsey & Company)
- The Employment Impact of COVID-19 Across Industries and Occupations (McKinsey & Company)
- Considerations for Remaining at Home and Returning to Work after COVID-19 Restrictions Lift (Commute.org)
- The B2B Digital Inflection Point: How Sales Have Changed During COVID-19 (McKinsey & Company)
- Tuning In, Turning Outward: Cultivating Compassionate Leadership in a Crisis (McKinsey & Company)
- 5 Ways Companies Are Making Their Remote Candidate Experience Stand Out (LinkedIn)
- Small Businesses Are Reinventing Themselves To Survive The Coronavirus Pandemic (BuzzFeedNews)
- Leaders, Do You Have a Clear Vision for the Post-Crisis Future? (Harvard Business Review)
- April 28, 2020: Small Businesses Are Reinventing Themselves To Survive The Coronavirus Pandemic (BuzzFeedNews)
- May 6, 2020: Most States Fall Short of White House Reopening Criteria (Bloomberg)
- Case Studies for Economic Developers to Mitigate Damage from the Coronavirus Pandemic (SizeUp)
- Managing Business Uncertainty: Helping Businesses Navigate Uncertain Times (Oracle/Netsuite)
- CEO's Guide to COVID-19: Restarting After the Crisis (McKinsey & Company)
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Webinars/Podcasts/Presentations *New Link Added 7/8/21*
- ADDED 7/8/21 - Free Classes & Courses for Entrepreneurs (Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center)
- March 23, 2021: The Elusive Inclusive Workplace (McKinsey & Company)
- February 2021: Talking Shop: Retailers Ayesha Curry and Sherri McMullen discuss the importance of inclusion (Think with Google)
- Protect and Preserve Our Small Businesses Conversation with Assemblymember Mullin & Business Leaders in San Mateo County
- Virtual Viewpoints Webinar Series (AT&T Business)
- Business Unusual with Barbara Cochoran - Smart Advice for Small Businesses (AT&T Business)
- Webinar: Reach Local Diners with Google (Grow with Google)
- Webinar: What Does the 'Orange Tier' Mean for Business? (Presented on 11/5/20)
- October 2020: Black Entrepreneurs Day by Chase for Business (Facebook Live)
- October 14, 20020: Sell Online This Holiday Season with E-Commerce Tools (Grow with Google)
- Video Series: Women in Stem (McKinsey & Company)
- Video: October 2020: The Update: How Investing in Analytics Prepares You for the Future (Think with Google)
- Video Series: Live with Marketers (LinkedIn Marketing Solutions)
- Video Series: Oracle Keeping it Retail Digital Series
- Podcast: October 7, 2020 - The Success of Industrial and Healthcare is Retail? (Colliers International's Retail Recorded)
- Podcast: September 2, 2020 - Brand Loyalty, WellBiz Brands, Inc. (Colliers International's Retail Recorded)
- Podcast: August 5, 2020 - How CEOs Are Evaluating Commercial Real Estate (Colliers International's Retail Recorded)
- Video: October 2020 - The Update: How Mattress Firm’s Pivot to E-Commerce Drove Growth in Uncertain Times (Think with Google)
- Video: September 2020 - Think Retail on Air - Stand Out This Holiday Season (GoogleAds)
- Podcast: September 28, 2020 - Work, Life and Investing: How the Pandemic Is Shaping the Future (Franklin Templeton's Talking Markets Podcast)
- Podcast: September 23, 2020 - How a 132-Year-Old Company Innovates through a Global Pandemic (Swinerton's The Modern Built Environment Podcast)
- Oracle Retail: On-Demand Webcasts (Oracle Retail)
- Video: August 2020 - The Update: Connect with New Customers by Tapping into Intent (Think with Google)
- Webinar: Document Display Requirements for Your Business in San Mateo (Presented on 7/23/20)
- Podcast: July 9, 2020 - Calling ALL Californians: #ShopSafeShopLocal (Made in California | Go-Biz)
- Podcast: June 27, 2020 - SafelyMakingCA.org (Made in California | Go-Biz)
- Podcast: June 13, 2020 - Let's Go North! (Made in California | GO-Biz)
- Video: Make the Leap to Ecommerce (Grow with Google)
- Video: Summer of Support - Six Weeks of Free Training, Tools & Insight (Boost with FACEBOOK)
- Video: June 15, 2020: Re-Engaging Your Customers (CO--)
- Video: June 10, 2020: Reopening Your Business (CO--)
- Audio: June 8, 2020 - Diversity is Our Strength (Made in California | GO-Biz)
- Audio: May 28, 2020 - Tele-Town Hall on Insurance and Small Business Resources during the COVID-19 Emergency with State Senator Jerry Hill and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara
- Podcast - May 27, 2020 - Reopening with Safety in Mind Part #2 (Made in California | GO-Biz)
- Podcast - May 20, 2020 - Reopening with Safety in Mind Part #1 (Made in California | GO-Biz)
- Webinar: May 19, 2020 - Local Finance COVID Impacts and Outlook for Revenue Enhancement in 2020 (California City News)
- Webinar: May 8, 2020 - Bridging Re-Opening: Digital Tools & Strategies (Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development)
- Podcast: May 4, 2020 - How to Lead Your Team Productively During a Crisis (Fast Company - Secrets of the Most Productive People)
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Scams Alert/Warning Resources
- Better Business Bureau
- California Department of Business Oversight
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- District Attorney’s Office of San Mateo County
- Helping You Avoid COVID‑19 Online Scams (Google)
- Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI)
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Office of Attorney General
- Scam Spotter (Google & Cybercrime Network)
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HR
- Remote Leadership, Culture and Engagement Programs (Peak Point Consultants)
- Coronavirus Resources for HR (SHRM)
- Staying Informed and Connected: Resources to Help Navigate Work and Coronavirus (LinkedIn)
- Six Tips for Working Remotely (LinkedIn)
- Remote Working: Setting Yourself and Your Teams Up for Success (LinkedIn)
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Employer *NEW LINK ADDED 6/3/21*
- Employer Resources
- Safer at Work - Resource Tool for: Workers, Employers & Outreach Toolkit
- CA Notify, a Smart Phone Tool Designed to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 (CA Notify)
- Referral Form for Community-Based Organizations - Refer Your Clients Who are Out-of-Work (NOVA)
- Explore Apprenticeship (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Driving Impact for Organizations That Empower Underrepresented Communities (LinkedIn)
- Guide for Immigrant Californians (California COVID-19 Response)
- FAQ on Business Interruption Insurance and Other Issues Affectng California Small Businesses (California Department of Insurance)
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions & Answers
- Supporting Small Businesses & Enterprises Across the County (AT&T)
- California Employer Newsletter - First Quarter 2020 (Employment Development Department)
- Protecting Your Finances During the Coronavirus Pandemic (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
- The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
- Health Care Q&A (California COVID-19 Response)
- Coronavirus Tax Relief (IRS)
- What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
- Employment Development Department (EDD)
- Supply and Demand Tool (EDD)
- About the Tool: Web-based interactive tool designed and developed to assist workforce partners, businesses, and educational institutions, by providing data to build and strengthen partnerships in alignment with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
- Disability or Paid Family Leave Benefits/ Unemployment Insurance Benefits/Employer Information (EDD)
- State Disability Insurance (SDI) Online (Employment Development Department)
- Work Sharing Program (EDD)
- How to File a Paid Family Leave Claim in State Disability Insurance (SDI) Online (Employment Development Department)
- Unemployment Insurance Checklist - Information You Need to File an Unemployment Insurance Claim (Employment Development Department)
- Fact Sheet: Rapid Response Services for Businesses (EDD)
- Supply and Demand Tool (EDD)
- Employer Guidance
- ADDED 6/3/21 - What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws (EEOC)
- The Guide to Virtual Recruiting (LinkedIn Talent Solutions)
- Creating Equal Access to Opportunity (LinkedIn Talent Solutions)
- What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
- Resources for Businesses & Employers (CDC)
- ADP COVID-19 Preparedness (ADP)
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (SBA Administration)
- Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 (Labor & Workforce Development Agency)
- Public Information - Licensee Lists Overview (DCA)
- Stigma and Resilience (CDC)
- Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19 (WHO)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration COVID-19 (OSHA)
- U.S. Department of Labor Offers Guidance For Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (OSHA)
- Information on FECA Coverage for Coronavirus Disease – 2019/COVID-19 (U.S. Department of Labor)
- COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers (U.S. Department of Labor)
- COVID-19 Resources for Employers and Workers (Labor & Workforce Development Agency)
- Guidance for Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19 (US Chamber of Commerce)
- COVID-19 - Workplace Tips for Employees (US Chamber of Commerce)
- COVID-19 Resources for Employers and Workers (Labor & Workforce Development Agency)
- Guidance Documents for All Industries: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CDPH)
- Employment Development Department Info for Works & Employers (EDD)
- FFIEC IT Examination Handbook – Business Continuity Planning Booklet, Appendix D: Pandemic Planning
- Interim Guidance for Protecting Health Care Workers from Exposure to Coronavirus Disease (California Division of Occupational Safety and Health - Cal/OSHA)
- Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations (CDC)
- Coronavirus Rumor Control (FEMA)
- Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH)
- State of Emergency of Disaster (EDD)
- Telework Resources
- Free or Discounted Technology Tools for a Small Business (GO-Biz)
- Remote Leadership, Culture and Engagement Programs (Peak Point Consultants)
- Zoom Training Resources: Remote Work, Educating Over Zoom, Virtual Events, Telehealth (Zoom)
- Make "Work from Home" Work for You (Google)
- 12 Best Practices to Work Remotely (Colliers International)
- Tips for Planning Your Telework Day (Commute.org)
- Telework & Flex-Schedules Toolkit (Commute.org)
- Resources for Managing Teleworkers (U.S. General Services Administration)
- Work, Teach, and Learn from Anywhere (Google)
- Helping Businesses and Schools Stay Connected in Response to Coronavirus (Google)
- 20 Tips for Working From Home (PC Mag)
- How to Set Up a Telework Program (Telework Virgina)
- Tips for Establishing Telework and Managing Remote Workers (ACT)
- Telework & Flex-Schedules Toolkit Summary Sheet (County of San Mateo)
- Telework & Flex-Schedules Toolkit (County of San Mateo)
- How Employers and Employees Can Embrace Flexible Work Arrangements (LinkedIn)
- Articles
- March 17, 2021: 4 Ways Web Creators are Monetizing Their Blogs Now
- March 11, 2021: Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment Strategies to Help You Find and Attract Underrepresented Talent (LinkedIn Talent Blog)
- February 3, 2021 - Why the Rise of Remote Work May Help Companies Become More Diverse — and More Inclusive (LinkedIn Talent Blog)
- Creating Equal Access to Opportunity (LinkedIn Talent Solutions)
- Your Guide to Hiring in 2021 (Wells Fargo)
- Managing the Long-Term Effects of the COVID Crisis (Wells Fargo)
- 10 Questions to Ask about Health and Safety (Oracle)
- October 20, 2020: Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace (Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management Blog)
- October 14, 2020: How to Align a Workforce during a Crisis (Oracle)
- October 6, 2020: How to Drive Professional Growth During a Crisis (Oracle)
- October 14, 2020: 10 Ways to Reduce Interviewer Bias (LinkedIn Talent Blog)
- Employer Resources
