{"id":11410,"date":"2020-09-14T11:29:53","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T18:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legacycpaoregon.com\/?p=11410"},"modified":"2020-09-23T12:06:35","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T19:06:35","slug":"checklist-for-small-businesses-impacted-by-natural-disasters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legacycpaoregon.com\/checklist-for-small-businesses-impacted-by-natural-disasters\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for Small Businesses Impacted by Natural Disasters"},"content":{"rendered":"

September 14, 2020 …
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\nNatural disasters strike when least expected, just like the wild fires we saw this past week. Entire cities wiped out within minutes, businesses lost. It\u2019s painful, unimaginable and just not right.<\/p>\n

For small business owners, natural disasters can have serious effects. For one, it\u2019s harder to restore operations because unlike larger businesses, you have less available resources.\u00a0 There is relief, though.<\/p>\n

Last Thursday, President Trump approved Disaster Declaration for Oregon. The presidential declaration puts into motion long-term federal recovery programs, some of which are matched by state programs, and designed to help disaster victims, businesses and public entities.<\/p>\n

Below, we have compiled a checklist to help you navigate through these trying times. Our hearts are with you. Loss of business, loss of forever homes, all filled with memories – just difficult.<\/p>\n

Give it to the Japanese Samurai for this really cool quote, which we hope will set the tone for the rest of the article: \u201cMy barn having burned down, I can now see the moon!\u201d<\/p>\n

YOU:\u00a0 The Business Owner!<\/strong><\/p>\n

How are you and are you ok?<\/p>\n

Running a business is stressful enough, add to the mix getting entangled in mother nature\u2019s wrath. If you haven\u2019t already, this is the time to reach out to family, friends, advisors and or local support groups. Your health, your outlook will dictate the outcome of your operations. You are not alone. We are here for you as well!<\/p>\n

Employees<\/strong>
\nHave a heart to heart with your employees. Be upfront about the impact of the disaster on your business, you will be heartened by their support. To get your business up and running, challenge your workforce with diverse tasks. Times will be tough and you will have to make difficult payroll decisions. Some payroll considerations to keep in mind:<\/p>\n