COVID-19 | Recovery Resources
The Home Furnishings Association is here to help members during this new economy. On this page, members will find the information they need to navigate these difficult times — from small business loans to human resource issues to special tax benefits. And because we believe our greatest benefit as an association is collaboration, we’re posting stories from our members just like you about best practices that are working. Got a tip? We want to hear from you! If there’s something you want to see on the page or if you have a question, please contact your membership specialist. We’re in this together.
HFA LATEST REPORTS
LOAN & GRANT RESOURCES
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External Links:
- Instructions for Oct. 8 loan forgiveness application form
- Simple PPP loan forgiveness application form for loans of $50,000 or less, issued Oct. 8, 2020
- New EZ and Revised Full Forgiveness Applications for the Paycheck Protection Program
- Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application form
- QIP IRS Guidelines
- Paycheck Protection Program Borrower Application Form
- COVID-19 ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN APPLICATION
- Federal Reserve Board Commercial Paper Funding Facility
- Resources for maintaining & growing Canadian businesses
- Resources for Canadian small businesses affected by COVID-19
- Managing the COVID-19 coronavirus for Canadian employees
Downloadable Tools:
- Tell your representatives to pass the new Covid bill with help for furniture retailers [Sample Letter]
- HFA FAQs about the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act - (PDF)
- HFA PPP Loan Forgiveness FAQs - (PDF)
- HFA Essential letter template - (DOCX)
- HFA Paycheck Protection Program FAQs - (PDF)
- HFA CARES Act Tax Provisions FAQs - (PDF)
- Loan Deferral Letter Template for Hardship - (DOCX)
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HR & EMPLOYEE ISSUES
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EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS
Win the e-commerce battle
Thursday, Sep 24th at 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
Furniture e-commerce is booming and it’s not just Millennials shopping online. Baby Boomers are just as comfortable shopping for furniture from their device. No wonder retailers just like you are experiencing a 400% increase in online sales this year.
“You’ve got to get the customer engaged and right now that’s happening online,” Big Sandy’s CEO Rob VanHoose says. “You need to win the battle on your website.” Join VanHoose and Matter Brothers Director of Marketing Kim Dominguez to discover clear, actionable steps you can take now and start earning your share of the e-commerce pie. Register today for this important webinar.
WEBINAR: Win the e-commerce battle
Furniture e-commerce is booming and it’s not just Millennials shopping online. Baby Boomers are just as comfortable shopping for furniture from their device. No wonder retailers just like you are experiencing a 400% increase in online sales this year.
“You’ve got to get the customer engaged and right now that’s happening online,” Big Sandy’s CEO Rob VanHoose says. “You need to win the battle on your website.” Join VanHoose and Matter Brothers Director of Marketing Kim Dominguez to discover clear, actionable steps you can take now and start earning your share of the e-commerce pie.
STATE RESOURCES
State COVID-19 Business Resources
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Tennessee
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Wisconsin
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BUSINESS PARTNERS
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HFA BEST PRACTICES
Downloadable Tools:
- HFA: Furniture stores are essential and safe (PDF)
- Schewels Home Infectious disease (COVID-19) preparedness and response plan.
- Alliance4Safety Logos
- Alliance4Safety Logos
- Alliance4Safety Signage
- CDC guide on opening businesses (PDF)
- HFA/ACG Employee Return to Work Questionnaire - (DOCX)
- HFA/ACG Return to Work Planning - (PDF)
- Checklist: Reopening your store (PDF)
- Sample letter to state and local leaders on being essential (DOCX)
- Lazy Boy - Store Reopening - Social Distancing Tips (PPTX)
- LAZYBOY's letter to Policy Makers (PDF)
- Badcock Home Furniture &more protocols (PDF)
Free Downloadable Social Distancing Signage to Print In-Store:
Contact us and tell us how we can help. We don’t have all the answers, but we can connect you to resources where you can find the information you need.