Retail stores have a number of industry-specific issues that need to be addressed as businesses reopen and/or return to serving customers on-site. It is important to understand the official government guidelines you will be required to follow and industry best practices for implementing those guidelines.
Virginia Guidelines
Reopening Guidelines
OSHA - Retail Workers Guidance
OSHA - Retail Workers Guidance: These are being continuously updated, so this link is to OSHA's Publications page where the latest document can be found
Best Practices From Leading Industry Organizations
National Retail Federation (NRF)
Coronvirus Resources for Retailers
Operation Open Doors: A compilation of resources that includes an Operation Open Doors Checklist
SBDC Resources
Retail Business Checkup Guide
Virginia SBDC Retail Business Checkup: A checklist to help understand the health of your retail establishment
Funding Opportunities
SBA - Coronavirus Relief Options
SBA is currently offering the following funding options:
- Express Bridge loans
- SBA debt relief (for existing borrowers)Â
