Strategies is here to support all salons, spas and medspas through this unprecedented Coronavirus crisis.

Your best course of action right now is to stay proactive and informed. While by no means is it complete, we have compiled the following list of resources to help you gather information and take action.

Be sure to join our Facebook Group, the Strategies Salon/Spa Idea Exchange, as we will posting continued updates. It's also an invaluable resource to network with other owners who are eager to share and assist others.

We will continue to update this list as new resources become available.

US Business Assistance and Information:

• SBA Disaster Assistance
  
  
  
  • Video: How to Complete the SBA Disaster Loan application
  
  
  
  


• Understanding the Paycheck Protection Program


• Paycheck Protection Program Fact Sheet - US Treasury


• Paycheck Protection Program Loans FAQs (as of 5/6/20) - US Treasury


• Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application (5/15/20)


• SBA Releases PPP Forgiveness Application and Makes Critical Clarifications and Documentation Requirements - Entrepreneur 5/18/20


• A Small Business Guide to Obtaining Financial Assistance Under the Coronavirus Stimulus Package


• Coronavirus Emergency Plans Small Business Guide and Checklist


• IRS Tax Relief


• US Chamber of Commerce - Coronavirus Resources


• US Chamber of Commerce - Coronavirus Blog for Businesses


• (YourState).gov: Keep up to date with your state news and possible relief


• Unemployment Help


• How Employees Apply for Unemployment (MA/RI/CT)


• NSCL.org - Work Share Programs (For reduced hours/partial unemployment options)


• Pen Fed (Veterans - One time $1500 payment)


• Check your state and city for relief grants that might be available for you or team members - You'll have to Google these searches individually

• Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

• Rescheduling Tips & Scripts Download


• 13-Week Cash-Flow Recovery Plan Tool


• Organization & Preparation Download


• How to Use the Paycheck Protection Program Loan for Your Salon/Spa (4/12/20)


• Salon/Spa Checklist for Pausing Operations Due to Coronavirus


• 19 Points to Keep Your Salon/Spa Moving Amid the COVID-19 Crisis


• Coronavirus: Salon/Spa Preparedness & Reassurance


• COVID-19 Is NOT Going to Take Out Our Industry


• COVID-19: Keeping Your Leadership Head in the Game


• Why I have Hope for Salons/Spas


• COVID-19 Liability Release Waiver - Jotform Template


• PBA/Stateside COVID-19 Report: Reopening of State & Local Economies (5/1/20)


• Connecticut State Reopening Protocols for Hair Salons & Barbershops (5/8/20)


• Georgia State Safety Guidelines for Reopening Barber and Cosmetology Salons


• Washington State Massage Therapy Association (WSMTA) COVID-19 Resources & Links


• PBA Coronavirus FAQs


• Strategies Salon/Spa Business Idea Exchange - Facebook Group

• Zoom - Screensharing app
  
  
  
  • Video: How to Use Zoom - Beginners Guide
  
  
  
  


• GroupMe - Group texting app


• WhatsApp


• Facebook Groups


• Marco Polo App (iOS)


• Marco Polo App (Google Play)


• Band App

• Barbicide Certification


• SanitationConversation


• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)


• World Health Organization (WHO)


• Environmental Protection Agency: epa.gov 


• OSHA Guidance for Preparing Your Workplace for COVID-19