Looking Ahead
Though it may not seem like it now, COVID-19 shall pass and we will, eventually, regain a sense of normalcy.
Unsure about what to do next? Read on for tips and additional resources available to you:
Start small
You’ll likely be overwhelmed by your to-do list once the smoke clears. Take it one task at a time and focus
on small goals and victories.
Consider the glass half-full
In so many ways, COVID-19 has been a horrific tragedy. However, dwelling on what you cannot control isn’t going
to help you or the business you worked hard to build. Try to focus on the positives. Use this time to be present
with yourself. For example, were you constantly traveling and never with your family? Use this time as an
opportunity to gain control of your work-life balance and define new goals for moving forward. Further, COVID-19
is a massive disruption to us all. But with disruption comes opportunity. What have you learned during this time
that will benefit you and your business in the future? Use these lessons to help propel you to even greater
business success and resiliency.
Develop/refine your disaster plan
Now is the time to develop and refine your disaster plan. Unfortunately as we’ve learned through this experience,
disasters can happen to anyone and it’s a matter of “when” not “if” one will occur, especially given our annual
threat of hurricanes. Use this time to prepare for the next potential business interruption.
Know help is available.
We are in unprecedented times, but know that you’re not alone. During
any disaster, the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network
is here to help your business recover. Our team of disaster specialists can assist
you with understanding, preparing, and submitting your loan applications and
with other post-disaster challenges at no cost.
With over 40 offices from Pensacola to Key West, there’s an SBDC office near you. To best protect you and our staff
members, all SBDC offices are operating remotely during this time and consultants are available via phone, email,
or video-conference only.
To find the Florida SBDC office nearest you, and for more information, please visit www.FloridaSBDC.org.
State Designated as Florida's Principal Provider of Business Assistance Fla. Stat. § 288.001
A statewide partnership program nationally accredited by the Association of America’s SBDCs and funded in part by the U.S.
Small Business Administration, Defense Logistics Agency, State of Florida, and other private and public partners, with the
University of West Florida serving as the network’s headquarters. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on
a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency.
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