We received disappointing and scary news today: we found out the Small Business Disaster Loan website basically "lost" our application because we applied "too early", while the website was still unstable. After a long talk with apologetic folks manning the SBA helpline, I found out that we will need to reapply for disaster loan help, since the portal is currently closed to "new" applications.
My landlord would at least like to have a check for our April rent of $1500. We'd been hoping to have money for rent, utils, and other basic expenses soon, since we were right on the ball applying for SBA EIDL on March 29. While we have been doing a lot more online sales these past 3+ weeks, we're not making a lot of money, since shipping involves higher costs, with shipping materials like mailers, postage, tape, and is more labor-intensive.
We have been so grateful for all the friends, community members, and loyal customers who have offered support, and have continued ordering with us through this uncertain time. We are doing everything we can to make sure that we will continue to be a great independent bookstore throughout this crisis and beyond. From My Shelf and its staff want to commit to our ongoing presence as essential parts of this community. We appreciate everything you've done for us, and want to keep giving back to you.
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