Back in Business: 7 Must-Have Resources For Small Business Owners
The new year won’t mean a sudden or immediate break from the chaos of 2020; but, that doesn’t mean we can’t hope for better days. To keep Riverside on the up-and-up, the city has provided numerous resources for small business owners. Use this easy guide to navigate what you need for your business as we take on the new year.
1. Riverside Rebates
As we continue to wait out a devastating pandemic, many business owners are taking the opportunity to revamp and renovate. The city of Riverside offers a number of rebates as incentives to building managers and owners to be more ecological. While your building is at reduced capacity, take the opportunity to switch to energy saving lights, or improve on your building with minor construction.
2. Find a Mentor
If you are a new business owner looking for advice on how to navigate the constant changes brought on by Covid-19, consider one of Riverside’s most underrated resources for small business owners. The SCORE program spans across the Inland Empire and into LA County. This collaborative effort from volunteers in the industry is a helpful tool for new and veteran entrepreneurs alike. Find a mentor, set up an appointing, and take advantage of the decades of cumulative wisdom offered through SCORE.
3. Change Location
Changing location can be daunting, but it is far from impossible. Changing location can be a fruitful endeavor that can save money and provide new opportunities. Now is the perfect time to downsize your space or move to a location that is better fit for your needs. Maybe you need more office space. Maybe you want to find a location that is in a better area. Or maybe you just need to adjust your financials and move to a smaller location. Whatever the need, Team Stance can help you readjust and move forward.
4. Track Tiers
As the pandemic continues, change will be inevitable. Stay ahead of the game by keeping track of which tier Riverside and the surrounding cities are in. To combat the challenges that Covid-19 has brought to businesses, also consider this:
5. Testing
Testing! Preventative measures are always the way to go. While there are a variety of at-home testing kits currently on the market, they can become costly— especially if you have multiple employees to consider. Riverside’s calendar is a good place to check for testing resources for small business owners and individual testing events. Find the event that fits your schedule, and give yourself the peace of mind that comes with a negative test result.
6. Reopening Guidelines
Stance Commercial Real Estate is lucky enough to be one of the few businesses less affected by Covid-19. Organizations that have brick-and-mortar shops are taking the brunt of the impact. The big question for 2021 is, when will it end? While we don’t have the answer for that question, we do know where you can find the latest information on Riverside’s closures and reopening guidelines.
7. Shop Local
Sometimes the best way to keep your business up and running is to support other local businesses. The new year should be all about community and helping each other move forward. So the next time you need to hire for a specific service or purchase goods for your shop, consider shopping local. Riverside’s Shop Local program offers an easy search feature to find exactly what you need.
Lastly, stay up-to-date on any new or updated small business resources Riverside has to offer. No one can predict what 2021 will bring, but we know that anything is possible. Stay on top of the latest news, continue to support local business, and let us know how Team Stance can help.
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