COVID-19 RESOURCES | 2020

COVID-19: TIPS for SMALL BUSINESSES | It’s safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic is going to affect your business. An unexpected event like this means that you may have to change plans and look for new ways to manage your business and serve your customers. You may be facing immediate challenges and be worrying about the coming weeks, but it’s important to slow down, be thoughtful and proceed with a plan that is going to leave your business healthy in the long-term. – © The Business Link | https://businesslink.ca/blog/covid-19-tips-for-small-businesses/ 

COVID-19: RESOURCES for CANADIAN BUSINESSES | In an interconnected global economy, the new coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting Canadian businesses and their operations. It has resulted in restrictions on travel, public gatherings, as well as supply chain disruptions & market uncertainty. The Government of Canada is committed to providing you with the information|support you need to make informed decisions as your business navigates through these challenges. – © Global Affairs Canada | https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/campaign-campagne/ressources-entreprises-COVID-19-business-resources.aspx 

COVID-19: ERP READY | Emergencies and disasters, big and small, can occur at any moment. It’s important that you and your business are prepared when, and if, they do. Having an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in place can offer guidance for you, your employees, and your customers in times of uncertainty, and will support an effective response to the challenges that may present themselves. A well develop ERP will also allow your business to recover quicker and more efficiently. – © The Business Link | https://businesslink.ca/blog/creating-an-emergency-response-plan-erp/ 

COVID-19: MENTAL HEALTH | A pandemic is a very stressful event for individuals and communities. It’s normal to feel some stress and anxiety. It’s also very common for people to display great resilience during times of crisis. We should remember that this is absolutely the time to lean on each other. Even if we can’t be close physically, we need to stay close emotionally. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has put together some resources and suggestions to help support your mental health at this time of uncertainty. We encourage you to share this page.– © CMHA | https://cmha.ca/news/covid-19-and-mental-health 

COVID-19 | RESOURCES for FREELANCERS & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS | If you’re a small business owner in North America, the past couple of weeks have certainly been anxiety-inducing. According to a recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), 23% of U.S. small business owners are already feeling negative impacts from the COVID-19 outbreak. Another 43% of small business owners anticipate they will feel the impacts very soon, especially if the virus spreads. Meanwhile, north of the border, of the small business owners surveyed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB), 48% have seen a drop in sales. No matter how your business is being affected during these uncertain times, we want you to know that Fresh Books is here for you. It’s why we’ve curated this list of helpful resources specifically for U.S. and Canadian small business owners affected by COVID-19. – © Fresh Books | https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/covid-19-resources 

COVID 19 | CANADA COUNCIL – CONSEILS des ARTS du CANADA | Our thoughts go out to the many artists and arts organizations, and their loved ones around the world whose health and livelihood are being directly affected by the global spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The effects of the pandemic continue to raise many important questions across our borders and boundaries. Although we can’t predict the extent of its impact on Canada’s national arts community, we are sensitive to the many challenges ahead for artists, organizations and their stakeholders. – © Canada Council | https://canadacouncil.ca/covid-19-information 

COVID-19: GOVERNMENT of CANADA | Information from the Government of Canada covering several fields, regions & communities. – © Government of Canada | https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html 

COVID-19: GOVERNMENT of ALBERTA | Information from the Government of Alberta covering several fields, cities & communities. – © Government of Alberta | https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx 

COVID-19: THE CITY OF EDMONTON | Update information about local actions vis-à-vis COVID-19. What the City is doing + other helpful resources. – © City of Edmonton | https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/emergency_preparedness/covid-19.aspx