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Small Business Resources

Due to the fluid nature of resources, we are directing our members to these pages which are updated daily.

Covid 19 Resources.

Small Business Resources and Support

 


Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development Resources

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development offers resources for businesses related to employee benefits and will post additional guidance as it becomes available. Programs include:

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Accounting

  • QuickBooks Online – $12-75
    Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption
  • Gusto $6-12/per user
    Services Provided: Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption

All Inclusive

  • Google Suite/Hangouts – $6-25/per user*
    Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Audio/Phone | Instant Messaging | Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption
    *In response to COVID-19 through July 1:  free access to our advanced Hangouts Meet video-conferencing capabilities to all G Suite and G Suite for Education customers globally including larger meetings, for up to 250 participants per call, live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers within a domain, and the ability to record meetings and save them to Google Drive
  • Office 365/Teams – $0-12.50/per user*
    Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Instant Messaging | Information Storage/Sharing | Project Management | Security/Encryption
    *In response to COVID-19: Beginning March 10, Microsoft is rolling out updates to the free version of Teams that will lift restrictions on user limits.

Communication

  • Zoom $0-19.99*
    Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar | Security/Encryption
    In response to COVID-19: free for educators to move toward virtual learning
  • Zoom Phone – $14.99
    Services Provided: Audio/Phone | Security/Encryption
  • Slack – $0-12.50
    Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Instant Messaging | Information Storage/Sharing | Security/Encryption
  • Loom – $0-5/per user*
    Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar |Instant Messaging
    *In response to COVID-19 through July 1: free for educators, recording limit removed on the free plan, free trial extended to 30 days, Loom Pro price adjusted to $5/month
  • Ring Central – $24.99-49.99 per user*
    Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar | Audio/Phone | Instant Messaging
    *In response to COVID-19: Three months free RingCentral Office for K12 educators, health providers and non-profits
  • GoToMeeting – $12-16/per user*
    Services Provided: Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar | Audio/Phone | Instant Messaging
    *In response to COVID-19: some organizations may be eligible for access to free emergency remote work toolkit. Can register here.
  • A Class Act Limousine is open and available for anything you need.  (978) 604-4945
  • ABC Home Healthcare Professionals is committed to life at home and committed to the prevention of COVID-19. While we are open and conducting business as usual, it is important to note that our organization is taking extensive measures to ensure the safety, health and wellness for all employees and clients. Our clients depend on our care and we would never let them down- especially in a time of crisis and chaos. If you know someone that needs help at this time, give ABC a call at 781-245-1880.
  • Aine’s Boutique is open and booking 15, 30 and 45 minute appointments.  call or book your appointment online.  We hare having a red, white and blue sale through Friday, July 3rd.  When ordering online enter discount code RWB at checkout and select curbside pick up.  Order by 2pm for same day pickup.  call (781) 944-0429 or text (617) 852-7008 when you’re on your way and your package will be placed on the steps with your name on it.
  • Bark n’ Roll Canine Care now has an online store.   In accordance with Governor Baker’s Stay-At-Home Advisory, Bark n’ Roll will remain open in a limited capacity. We will keep on a skeleton staff to provide 6 feet or more distance between each staff member as advised. We will continue to maintain limited contact through our curbside drop-off and pick-up services as well as continuing and heightening our cleaning and disinfecting regimens at the facility.  (978) 604-2949
  • BellaSandra Skin Spa  is open for limited spa and nail services call and book your appointment today.   We also have an online store where our customers can shop our retail products of the skincare line that we carry which is, Eminence Organic SkinCare.  E-certificates can also be purchased on our website. Both links for purchasing products and e-Certs are on our website. www.BellaSandraSkinSpa.com.  We are offering curbside pick up and front door delivery to neighboring towns for a small fee of $5.00. (339)-206-5654
  • Bertucci’s Reading is open for takeout and free delivery (781) 942-2001
  • Biltmore & Main is open Thursday – Saturday for now from 3:00pm -8:00pm for patio seating, limited in door seating and take out. (781) 942-2818
  • Brissonte is open Tuesday through Saturday 10am – 5pm. we also offer shopping at our online store. Customers are welcome to call and place their orders too.  We are also offering curbside pick up, free local delivery within 15 miles $50 minimum order, and UPS and USPS delivery.  (978) 207-1853
  • Bunratty Tavern  We are open for indoor and outdoor seating and for take out and curbside delivery every day 4-7pm.  Social distancing rules apply.     (781) 779-8245
  • Calereso’s Farm Stand and Garden Center is open and re-stocking daily (781) 944-6010
  • Cervizzi Martial Arts Although we are closed for in-person classes, we are offering virtual classes for existing and new students.  We have been doing so since Monday with great success.  We offer it to all our classes – children and adults.  They just need to have a computer with camera, ipad (or similar) or a smartphone in order to do so.   At this point we are offering a 4 week introductory program for new students for $69, which allows them to log into several classes a week.  978-357-9066
  • Christopher’s Restaurant is open for indoor or outdoor dining and take out. Social distancing rules apply. (781) 944-3663
  • CMIT Solutions of the Merrimack Valley is making emergency onsite calls to clients with a strict protocol of mask, gloves, wipes, and social distancing.  (978) 651-1900
  • Codewiz Now offering online coding classes and mini camps. Summer camps available.  (781) 205-9865
  • DeMoura Smith is open. We are offering complimentary power or attorney and health care proxy documents to all healthcare workers, first responders and essential service employees and safe distance signings for them at our Wakefield offices.  781-914-3770.
  • Dos Lobos Is open for indoor and outdoor dining as well as take out,  free delivery and curbside pick up. Full menu available and well as family style prepared meals.   A reservation is strongly suggested. (978) 207-1356
  • Doyon’s Appliance is open and offering appliance sales and service as an essential business  (781) 944-3229
  • Eastern Bank is accepting all PPP loans now 1st draw and 2nd draws for all customers new and existing!! 123 Haven Street, Reading (781) 944-7950
  • Elle Salon – is open.  Hours are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 9am – 5pm.  Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm – 8pm.  For appointments; call 781-944-0036, email ellesalonreading@gmail.com or book online at ellesalonreading.com
  • Fitness Within is offering remote, online fitness classes and coaching and is now offering FREE Virtual Workouts every Wednesday at noon.  (781) 942-2919
  • Graphic Solution,” The Answer to All of Your Graphic Needs”  We Are Open, Business to Business services  from 9:00-5:00 PM. Stop by our office, Zoom or we come to you.  Full Service Print, Design, Mailing Services, Promotional Products, ,Large Format Printing,  Corporate & Team Apparel, Signage and Now PPE Products .  Call Sal Dell Isola @ 781-587-1916, 607 North Ave. Door #11 , Wakefield
  • Hayden Printing & Promotions is open daily from 9 am – 3 pm.  (978) 657-3800
  • Healthy Changes Pilates is open.  Check our website for class schedule.  781-696-1075
  • Horseshoe Grille We are open for indoor and outdoor dining.  Our hours are Sunday-Wednesday, 12pm – 9pm and Thursday-Saturday, 12pm – 10pm.  A reservation is required for outdoor dining. We are still offering free delivery to NR, Reading, Andover and Wilmington, and curbside pick up. Text us upon arrival at 347-shoe2go & we’ll bring your order out. Order on line at horseshoegrille.com.  New Family Size Menu available. (978) 664-3591
  • Inertia Dental  We are open for emergency patients and have a doctor on call. Text/call 978-222-7727 and should have a response within the hour.  (978)-222-7727
  • Joe Fish Is open for indoor and  outdoor dining  as well as take out, free delivery and curbside pick up.  Full menu available as well as family style prepared meals. A reservation is . (978) 207-0357strongly suggested.
  • Lisa Linard, Professional Organizer is offering sessions over Zoom to help you get your email, photos, and other digital messes in order. 617-595-7431 | lisa@lisalinard.com
  • Maureen Bernard of Salem Five is open and still able to help people secure financing for buying homes, refinancing to shorten term, or refinance to pull cash out for home improvements, consolidate debt, pull out money for college financing for kids, and doing rehab or construction lending. (978) 621-2187
  • Means Business for Computers is working onsite as well as remotely if that is your preference. We can taking all precautions to keep our customers and ourselves safe by wearing PPE and offering curbside pickup of devices that are in need of repairs, diagnosing, upgrading, and other issues as well. All you have to do is request it. (781) 872-1316
  • Mystic Valley Elder Services is open for business and is working to be sure that those individuals in need  receive the necessary services. We continue to accept calls and referral via our online referral form and/or by calling a (781)324-7705.
  • Natural Food Exchange  is open, and doing curbside as well as walk in business.  We also delivery to customers in Reading and neighboring towns. (781) 944-8498
  • Noonan Concessions is offering socially distant ice cream truck parties.  Reach out to them for pricing information. noonan44@comcast.net (617)293-6344
  • Northern Bank – We are an SBA Lender.  We are only accepting PPP applications for current Northern customers.  Hours are reduced to 8am – 4pm Monday – Friday, 10 -3 on Saturday (781) 569-2400
  • North Reading Subaru Auto repair and maintenance are considered an essential business. North Reading Subaru’s service and parts department will remain open during this time and we are offering pick up and drop off for our customers who are not comfortable leaving the house.  (978) 396-6090
  • North Shore Bank – We are an SBA lender, however, we are only taking applications from existing North Shore Bank commercial customers. Our branch drive-through hours are as follows:  Monday – Wednesday 8 – 4; Thursday 8 – 6; Friday 8 – 4; Saturday 9 – 12.  Also, our lobby is closed for customers: all transactions must be completed via drive-through.  Notary services are available to all via drive-through (781) 670-3708
  • O’Sullivan Architects is fully operational.  All members of the firm are available via email.  Please feel free to reach out to our President, David O’Sullivan at:  dosullivan@osullivanarchitects.com or our Director of Business Development, William McElhiney at:  wmcelhiney@osullivanarchitects.com.  The office main number is 781-439-6166
  • Online Amplify has free online resources and videos to ramp up your presence on Google and social media. We’re here for you if you have a question or need some advice.  Email info@onlineamplify.com or call 781-844-9148
  • PhiT, LLC will be switching to virtual PT and wellness consults and are also offering online classes (781) 413-4214
  • Pigeon Cove Design is open for graphic design business and can easily work with clients over the phone, email or Zoom to determine the best solution for their needs. Some tasks I might help with include  logo design, print and digital media and social media imagery. I’m happy to work with you remotely until we can meet in person. (781) 454-8338
  • Reading Cooperative Bank – RCB is an SBA lender.  We are accepting PPP applications from both customers and non-customers. Non-customer borrowers must have businesses located in one of the following towns or cities in order to be eligible to apply through RCB: Andover, Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Lawrence, Lexington, Lynnfield, Methuen, Middleton, North Andover, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, Tewksbury, Wakefield, Wilmington, Winchester, and Woburn. The hours for our branches are as follows (these are drive-up only, but we are able to conduct all transactions this way):  Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (781) 670-1546
  • Reading Foot and Ankle is open with a modified schedule and protocols to ensure patient and staff safety. (781) 944-8341
  • Reading Gymnastics is open and holding classes 978-664-0099
  • Robert Slocum Allstate offices are remaining open at this time and we have a continuity plan in place, so if any office must close for any reason, we can help our customers via phone and email for everything they may need (781) 205-4374
  • Royal Air Systems As an essential business we have been open for residents Heating and Air Conditioning needs.  (978) 664-5023
  • Salem Five Bank – We are an SBA lender, but our focus for the time being is to help existing customers with all the paycheck applications.  We are open for drive thru and special one on one scheduled appointments for any banking issues that cannot be resolved via drive thru. (978)-720-5673
  • Simms Jewelers is open Monday 9:30am-5:30pm, Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm and Saturday 9:30am-4:00pm.  Please wear a face covering when entering the store.  781-944-4031
  • Staples is open and carries products that help fight COVID-19 such as cleaning products and toilet paper as well as products to accommodate new lifestyles of working or learning from home such as computers, printers, office furniture, etc. Hours are M-F  9am-7pm. The first hour on Monday and Friday is for seniors and at risk customers. Saturday we are 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. We do have curbside pickup and the ability to have customers pay right over the phone. (781) 944-0563
  • Starlite Car Wash Our exterior wash is open as well as the Self Serve Bays and Vacuums.  Customers should wear gloves,masks and to practice social distancing for everyone’s safety.  (978) 664-4792
  • Sweepnman is open and understand the safety of your fireplace and chimney is a priority.  As a way to protect your family and ours we have decided to limit our face to face contact during this social distancing. ⁣ ⁣
    With that being said we will be doing virtual appointments to discuss the findings of our chimney/fireplace inspections. ⁣ Your health matters to us and we will do all we can to ensure everyone is safe! If you have any questions do not hesitate to call us at 978-664-6642
  • Teresa’s Italian Eatery is open now for take out and delivery.  Monday  – Saturday 2pm-7pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm.  978.646.1111
  • The Goddard School Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our children, families and faculty. That’s why we’ve been working hard to implement additional policies and procedures to help keep our School as clean and germ-free as possible. (781) 942-0023
  • The Jewelry Vault current hours are Tues – Friday 10am – 5pm and Sat, 10 – 5pm.  All of our services are open including custom design, cash for gold trade-in for jewelry and diamonds, repairs and appraisals.  (978) 357-8470
  • The New England School of Performing Arts has moved all programming to an online format.  (978) 809-5285
  • The Savings Bank  Our lobby is open but we are limiting the number of customers that can come into the Branch. We have a Call Center that is open Monday thru Wednesday 8:30 to 5 and Thursday and Friday 8:30AM to 6PM. Our Branch Hours are Monday thru Wednesday 8:30AM -4PM.  Thursday the following are open until 6PM: Greenwood, Andover and South Lynnfield  Friday the following are open until 6PM: Main Office, Lakeside, Lynnfield and Methuen.  We are taking customers by Appt for Customer service. All customers must wear a mask to be serviced in person.The Call Center Number is: 1-800-246-2009   Option 0.⁣
  • The Speech Therapy Center is providing tele-therapy for pediatrics and adults through our online video platform.  Visit their website for more information.  (781) 439-2178
  • Tin Bucket is open Tuesday and Wednesday 11am-3pm, Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm/  Open Sunday and Monday by appointment only. Curbside delivery is also available.  Check out Facebook or call Pam at (781) 439-9051.
  • Venetian Moon We are seating for Outdoor Dining only under a 60’ x 30’ tent, as well as umbrella seating. Our hours are the following.  4pm-10pm Monday – Wednesday (indoor dining    available only during inclement weather), 4pm-11pm Thursday Friday & Saturday. We will be closed on Sunday.  Delivery and take-out available 4pm-9pm. Our outdoor Cocktail menu is limited and changes weekly. Our outdoor dinner menu is slightly limited 781-944-3633 or 617-257-444o.
  • Whitelam Books is taking phone orders Monday – Saturday from 10am – 4pm and making deliveries after 4pm. (781) 779-1833
  • Winter Hill Bank lobbies have reopened for regular business hours.
  • Your CBD Store is open 11-2 daily for curbside pickup and are offering free shipping to anywhere in the U.S. We have some sales going on as well.  (978) 304-9054
  • Heads UpMelroseWakefield Healthcare (formerly Hallmark Health) is temporarily suspending services at its Reading New Crossing Road location because the staff is needed at the hospital due to increased volume. For urgent care services, patients are being asked to please visit Urgent Care at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, located at 170 Governors Avenue. Open from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. every day and, for their convenience, they can reserve a spot online at melrosewakefield.org/urgent.

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