This is a challenging time for self-employed professionals. Some of us are unable to do our usual work due to the impact of pandemic restrictions. Others have lost clients because client businesses have shut down or clients have lost a job. Many of us have seen our income drop due to the dramatic impact of the pandemic on economies around the world.
I’ve assembled here a collection of resources that my clients, students, and resources have found helpful to keep their businesses alive during this difficult period, and to keep themselves productive and sane. Jump to the section that interests you:
Resources for Marketing & Finding Work During the Pandemic
Resources on Reinventing Your Business So You Can Keep Working
Resources on Staying Productive and Sane Under Crisis
Resources for Financial Help for You and Your Business
Nuts-and-Bolts Solutions to Pandemic Issues for Self-Employed Professionals
How Do We Continue to Do Business and Market Ourselves Now? – Recorded Webinar with C.J. Hayden and Kris Carey.
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#FreelanceChat with C.J. Hayden – Curated Twitter chat hosted by Michelle Garrett with guest C.J. Hayden on freelance marketing and survival during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources for Marketing & Finding Work During the Pandemic
Marketing and Sales During the COVID-19 Crisis – Recorded Webinar with C.J. Hayden and Kris Carey.
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Appropriate Marketing in a Time of Crisis: How Self-Employed Professionals Can – and Should – Market During the COVID-19 Crisis: Part 1 – Blog post by C.J. Hayden.
What Kind of Marketing is Possible Right Now? How Self-Employed Professionals Can – and Should – Market During the COVID-19 Crisis: Part 2 – Blog post by C.J. Hayden.
What Can You Do if You Need Clients Yesterday? How Self-Employed Professionals Can – and Should – Market During the COVID-19 Crisis: Part 3 – Blog post by C.J. Hayden.
Best Websites for Remote Work and Side Gigs – Blog post by Hannah Morgan.
Resources on Reinventing Your Business So You Can Keep Working
Reinventing Your Business During the COVID-19 Crisis – Recorded Webinar with C.J. Hayden and Kris Carey.
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Reinventing Your Business to Survive a Pandemic – Blog post by C.J. Hayden.
From Offline to Online: Leveraging Digital Commerce During COVID-19 from East West Bank – How your business can make the move online. Not just for retailers.
Resources on Staying Productive & Sane Under Crisis
Staying Productive and Sane During the COVID-19 Crisis – Recorded Webinar with C.J. Hayden and Kris Carey
Video | Audio only | Slides | Chat transcript
How to Stay Focused on Your Business When So Much Else Calls Your Attention – Blog post by C.J. Hayden.
How to Run a Business in Uncertain Times – Blog post by C.J. Hayden.
The Only Thing We Have to Fear – Blog post by C.J. Hayden.
The One Thing That Could Transform Your Business – Blog post by C.J. Hayden.
Resources for Business & Self-Care During COVID-19 from Kristine Carey – Wisdom from and for small business owners on how to survive the crisis.
17 Totally Normal Things to Feel Right Now, According to Therapists – Blog post by Anna Borges, Self Magazine.
Signs You May be Burning Out and What to Do About It – Blog post by Arianne Cohen, Businessweek.
Resources for Financial Help for You & Your Business
Financial Relief for Self-Employed Professionals Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic – Blog post by C.J. Hayden.
Cash Relief for Entrepreneurs Everywhere from Duke University – Searchable database of over $1 trillion in loans and grants available to small businesses.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) vs Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): The Breakdown from Bench Bookkeeping – Comparison and discussion of the pros and cons of these two U.S. federal relief programs for small business owners.
