During the pandemic, The USRA put together a number of webinars to help out our industry.
An incredible group of Panelists from across the country came together to discuss “The Reality of Re-Opening”. We had a great turnout with over 150 zoom attendees tuned in to listen to our knowledgeable panel. Thanks to all who participated!
Panelists:
Jade Regotti, Director of Store Operations of Abbadabba’s – Tucker GA
Alan Miklofsky, Owner of Alan’s Shoes – Tucson, AZ
Michael Pelletier, VP Retail Operations of Clarks Retail – Waltham, MA
Rosco Rolnick, Owner of Guarantee Shoe Center – Bakersfield, CA
Dave Levy, Owner of Hawley Lane Shoes, Shelton, CT
Moderator: Gary Hauss, CEO of J.Stephens Shoes – Valencia, CA
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Another very informative webinar was called:
PREPARE TO BUILD YOUR NEW FUTURE: Here’s Why – and How – You Can Do It with Jeffrey Tobin
Jeffrey discussed how the business environment has changed the rules of how to achieve success, but those new rules can’t keep us from responding in ways of our own choosing. In this live webinar, retail entrepreneur and leadership speaker Jeffrey Tobin walked us through the present… and clear a path to a future you choose to build.
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USRA worked with the SBDC to put on 2 great and very useful sessions!
Session 1 – Cashflow Forecasting & Recovery Readiness (Ron Nielsen & Steve Burke):
Cashflow projections help you determine when and if you need money. Done properly cashflow projections empower you to make better decisions and are a business owners most important tool in a crisis.
Session 2 – SBA Loan Programs and Re-Opening for Business (Steve Burke, Julia Lara and Ron Nielsen): This session will cover updates on current SBA programs including the EIDL, the PPP and other SBA products. It will also touch on the complicated process for PPP Loan forgiveness.
Re-Opening for Business will go over a checklist for re-opening. For businesses already open, it will be a valuable reminder of things that should have been considered and still could be as well as a comprehensive checklist for those businesses that have yet to open.