Insight: Search and SEO for Small Business
This month, amidst the stay-at-home orders of COVID-19, CVEP hosted its first-ever virtual Small Business Forum. The topic, SEO and Search Marketing, was more timely than ever. Many businesses have been temporarily forced to operate [...]
The PPP Application Process, Explained
CVEP is one of the founding partners of the Coachella Valley Economic Recovery Team (CVERT). But before our Valley can recover, CVERT members are assisting businesses with the more immediate task of staying afloat. Each [...]
COVID-19 PPP Loan Programs for Small Business
Note: Funding for the PPP has been extended through August 8, 2020. We continue to update the lender list in this article as new information becomes available. The new funding for the PPP & HCE [...]
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans For Coachella Valley Businesses
As COVID-19 continues to spread, the need for governmental assistance in the Coachella Valley grows. At the time of this writing, the resources available to help businesses survive this challenging time are just beginning to [...]
Auto Repairs: This is the Perfect Time to Get Your Car in Tip-Top Shape
It was a relief to see that the service departments of automobile dealerships and independent auto repair outlets were included on the list of essential services issued by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Knowing this, I [...]
COVID-19: Temporary Assistance From Banks
As COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to create financial mayhem to small business and individuals, financial institutions are offering special assistance to help mitigate the hardship. We realize there is a lot of information coming at businesses [...]