Apr 02, 2020
These steps outline the virtual sales process for hardscape professionals, offer best practices tips and provide graphic icons that you can use on your company website to promote your virtual sales policy. LEARN MORE
The CARES Act stimulus bill included a new type of SBA loan to help businesses cover payroll costs, mortgage interest, rent and utilities. Unlike the disaster loans currently available through the SBA, these work stabilization loans are potentially forgivable up to 100%. Percentage of loan forgiveness is proportional to workforce kept at full pay compared to historical levels. GET DETAILS
Now is the time to plug in and give your online presence the upgrade it deserves. These business resources were designed specifically with the Belgard contractor in mind. GET TIPS NOW
This letter template outlines safety procedures that your company should have in place. Customize with your company name and send to customers to ease the minds regarding current or upcoming installation projects. DOWNLOAD TEMPLATE
For companies that employ foreign labor, the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) is offering answers to frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19. The March 20, 2020 memorandum with details can be found HERE.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that it intends to make available 35,000 supplemental H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2020. READ MORE
More than ever, what you say is important, both on a business and human level. Get communication tips for social media, as well as language you can use for various response statements, depending upon the status of your specific market. GET TIPS
Whether or not you are able to continue doing installations or maintenance in your market, there are ways that you can utilize technology to maintain business continuity while adhering to local and national guidelines. LEARN MORE
Oldcastle APG, Inc. and its Belgard brand team members (“Belgard”) are providing the following information solely for your convenience and as general guidance, but makes no makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy or adequacy of such information, nor is it intended to be legal, tax, or human resources advice concerning any specific circumstance or financial program. Belgard strongly encourages you to consult with legal counsel or your human resources specialist on these matters. Belgard is committed to continuing to be a conduit of information from the Federal Government and other sources to the Landscape industry and we will try to continuously monitor and update these resources with the most current information.