We at Rise believe in supporting our clients with specific and tailored information and resources to help you through these uncertain times. Although there’s a lot of information out there on how to manage in this new world, we’ve curated the following resources that we feel will give you additional clarity on what to do. This page will be updated regularly, so make sure to come back often. If you have any specific requests on the sort of information you’d like presented, feel free to email us at info@risehelps.ca.

Government Resources and Regional Supports

• Reopening Ontario after COVID-19
  Financial Relief Navigator during COVID-19
• Frontline and business: help us support you during COVID-19
• Sector-specific guidelines Ontario businesses need to consider before reopening
• What’s done and what work remains for Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 assistance programs
• COVID-19: Support for Businesses
• COVID-19: support for Nova Scotians and businesses
• Free Business Help in Alberta | Business Link

E-Commerce and Digital Marketing

• Courses and Certifications in Digital Marketing from HubSpot(FREE!)
• E-commerce during COVID-19 – 4 Ways to Adapt your Digital Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Help For Small Businesses Navigating COVID-19
• Google My Business: Listing Optimization Checklist
• Stay Connected: Free Professional Plan on Hootsuite

Operations and Financial Management

• Food Business Startup Tips by Rise
• A Guide to Accounting by Rise
• A Guide to Financial Literacy by Rise
• How Women Entrepreneurs Are Navigating The Effects Of COVID-19
• Tips for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs during COVID-19
• Coping with COVID-19 Crisis – What Small Businesses can do
• 8 Ways for your Business to stay ahead during COVID-19
• COVID-19 Resources for Freelancers and Small Business Owners

Online Learning Opportunities

• Small Business Strategy: Connecting with customers in challenging times
  Digital Visual Content Design Tools and Tutorials
• Algonquin College offering free virtual business courses during COVID-19 pandemic
• How to cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on your business
• Shopify Compass: step-by-step guidance to help you launch and grow your business

Mental Health and Wellness

• The Mindset Project is digging deep into where entrepreneurship and wellness meet
  Wello and RBC partner to support Canadian small businesses navigating COVID-19
• Peak Resilience: A Free support group to cope with COVID
• 3 ways to protect your mental health during – and after – COVID-19
• Mindfulness & Meditation – COVID-19 – Video Meditation Example
• Stigma-Free COVID-19 Youth Wellness Toolkit
• 11 Health and Wellness Podcasts to Help Keep You Calm & Inspired
• B.C. announces $5M in mental health support during COVID-19
• Call-in counselling offered free in Saskatchewan during COVID-19 pandemic
• Coronavirus: Impact on young people with mental health needs
• Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic