In this time of constant change and uncertainty, we hope that all of our customers and their families are staying safe, secure and healthy.
With so much information about COVID-19 flying all around, we decided to put resources together. These resources provides the most important information to keep your business running during these unprecedented times. Below you will find links to different programs available to business owners.
We also created an Integritechs CARES Plan to set your business to keep running during this pandemic. You can visit the CARES Plan here.
As fellow business owners, we understand the impact that Covid-19 has had on the day-to-day operations of most companies. We wanted to let you know we are here to provide a remote work environment for you and your business to helping with video and teleconferencing solutions, our team is ready to assist.
Stay safe and healthy!
Marc Bartholomew
CEO
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View the INTEGRITECHS CARES PLAN here!
Resourceful Links for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
REMOTE COLLABORATION TOOLS:
Microsoft Teams for Instant Messaging and Video Conferencing:
We use this at Integritechs. We hold a daily huddle each morning at 9AM for about 15 minutes to align for the day and we get to see each other.
This tool is Included in your Microsoft Office 365 Licensing a the Business Essentials, Business Premium, E1, and E3 levels.
Zoom Video Conferencing: www.zoom.us
Zoom is a free tool and is starting to be used as an easy video conferencing tool with the option to chat and screen share in video calls.
What You Need to Know About Your Finances:
https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/covid-19-financial-guide/
As the novel coronavirus continues to infect people across the nation, COVID-19 is forcing businesses to shut down and causing millions of Americans to file for unemployment. In response, the U.S. federal government has introduced the CARES Act to provide financial assistance to individuals, small businesses and health care providers in an attempt to stabilize the economy.
SBA Disaster Loans:
https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19
Apply for a loan as soon as its available. After they determine if you qualify, you will receive funds in 2-3 weeks. Apply even if you think you won't need it. You can always say NO.
MultiFunding has also put together a community site to help business owners navigate through the SBA loan process during these confusing times: MultiFunding: https://multifunding.tribe.so/
Paycheck Protection Program:
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/paycheck-protection-program
The Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to pay employees during the COVID-19 crisis.
IRS Extended Filing:
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/payment-deadline-extended-to-july-15-2020
Tax Filing and payment deadline extended to July 15, 2020.
90 Day Financial Planning:
Meet with your CPA and/or Controller/Accountant and create a financial plan for the next 90 days. Re-evaluate this plan every 1-2 weeks to see if you need to adjust.
Stress test your cash! Alan Miltz’ SaaS tool for managing cash – no charge for 3 months – stress test your cash with just 6 numbers from your financials. www.cashflowstory.com/stresstest
Consider adding an expense line item called COVID-19 and dump off all expenses in there including your staff and personal time spent dealing with a crisis – this 30 second video by Ron Lovett, author of Outrageous Empowerment, will explain why it will make it easier to apply for government assistance if and when it comes available. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ron-lovett_outrageousempowerment-activity-6646137020743761920-N9Uo
Stabilizing Your Business: Improvise, Adapt, Overcome.
With constant changes brought on by the pandemic of COVID-19, your business may be presented with cash flow challenges and opportunities you may have never faced before. To respond to these changes, look no further than a motto with which you are familiar: Improvise, Adapt, Overcome. The slogan used by the United States Marine Corps outlines steps you can take to combat the challenges you are facing as you make decisions that will be key to the survival of your business. Read details on this strategy here: https://www.cricpa.com/stabilizing-your-business/
Financial Crisis Management Templates from My CPA and Author, Greg Crabtree. Will you have the capital needed to get back to pre-Covid19 profitability levels (or better)? Resource here: https://simplenumbers.me/crisismgmt/
Top 6 Best Practices For Businesses Amid COVID-19
https://www.integritechs.com/2020/04/01/rise-above-fear/
- Triple Your Communication
- Be a Valuable Resource
- Lean On Your Peers
- Be MORE Than a Businessperson
- Be Informed, Not Obsessed
- Work From Home and Use Video Conferencing
Don’t Have Laptops For Your Remote Workers? Try Computer Equipment Rentals
CyberCrunch has set up a program to rent refurbished laptops! If you’re short on hardware, they have laptops and desktops available that can be configured to your specifications and shipped to your workers anywhere in the country. And once the dust has settled and things are back to normal, we’ll handle the logistics of returning the equipment and wiping it of sensitive data. To discuss how CyberCrunch can help your business through this difficult period, please contact us at: rentals@ccrcyber.com or call (215) 970-7223 www.ccrcyber.com | 866-925-2354
Tax Day is Approaching - Your Guide On Tax Payment Options
Tax season is a stressful time for many, especially for those who can't afford to pay what they owe. Their educational guide has everything taxpayers need to know when considering using a credit card to cover the costs.
They explain any additional fees that may be associated with using this payment method, other options you can use to pay off taxes, and the pros and cons of each to help them make the best financial decision.
https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/pros-cons-paying-taxes-with-credit-cards-1282/
Integritechs Blogs for Securing Your Business
Meet One of Our Partners: Document Systems
Integritechs proudly partners with Document Systems to make sure all of your information, including all sensitive documents, are accessible and secure. Over the years, they have serviced a great amount of our own clients with their document management solutions and ...
The New Normal
Many of us have been ordered to move out of our offices and work from home in order to comply with state regulations. We've all had to do what we could to follow these orders, all while doing our best ...
Office 365 Users Targeted By ‘COVID-19 Employee Training’ Phish
Researchers are warning of a new phishing attack that appears to send COVID-19 training resources to employees who are returning to the workplace, as COVID-19 lockdowns lift. The recent phishing campaign leverages novel training programs that are required for employees in ...
COVID-19 CyberCrime
For every moment in time, there is an opportunity to create good from it, and likewise, to create bad or negative reactions. COVID-19 has given us both. While of course, we wouldn’t wish it to happen again, we have seen ...
COVID-19 Related Resources
Realtime COVID-19 Tracking:
Please refer to this site with accurate information: https://ncov2019.live/data
McKinsey – ‘This is the single most comprehensive set of information I have found on this topic including actionable insights’
There is a lot in this so take it slow, but look for things that may apply to you and specifically look at the ‘actions’ that are suggested’ https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/business%20functions/risk/
our%20insights/covid%2019%20implications%20for%20business/covid%2019%20march%209/covid-19-facts-and-insights-march-9-2020-v2.ashx
Littler – ‘What we should be doing with teams during this time’
Take a look, there is a ton of information in here, find the ones that meet your needs right now. https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/coronavirus-employer-action-items
CDC – ‘What to do if you think you may have COVID-19’
This should likely be in everyone’s communication to their teams - https://mcusercontent.com/ae46b0c2f82c481bb31830fbd/files/1ceb0f7c-c298-47dc-9e66-7916c4c61dd7/Sick_with_COVID_19_sheet.pdf
World Health.net – ‘High dose Vitamin C and a prevention and/or a treatment’
Obviously we are not medical professionals, but in my personal opinion I believe that High Dose Vitamin C is a preventative in general by boosting the immune system. Judge completely for yourself but here is some data. https://worldhealth.net/news/official-statement-china-recommended-treatment-covid-19/
OSHA – ‘Guidance on preparing the workplace for COVID-19’
Leadership teams should review this and ensure they are doing what is needed to be prepared - https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf
