Grow For It!

Episode 16:  Louisville Attorney Parker Wornall and I discuss small business guidelines and considerations for getting started, now that small businesses are reopening during the COVID-19 crisis.  Crisis Funding The government and the SBA are providing funds to help small businesses.  There were initial questions about whether companies qualified for the funds. Now, the focus in on how the funds need to be used.  New details are coming out and this is adding confusion and frustration.  An initial step is to deposit the funds in a separate account to isolate them and provide an easier way to track how the specific funds were used. Protecting Employees and Customers As small businesses reopen, it’s important to be mindful of the CDC guidelines.  Start with the basics.  Consider hiring a cleaning service to ensure you’re actively taking measures to keep the environment and surfaces clean.  You may need to consider appointment scheduling to ensure adequate spacing is provided. Convert your plans into a policy an