Resource Guide for Angel Smart Practices

The Angel Capital Association community has always done a fantastic job of coming together to support the startup ecosystem, and this is even more evident during the global coronavirus crisis.  Thank you to all our valued members who have shared vital information to benefit the angel community and fellow ACA members.

The goal of this resource page is to consolidate the most helpful and relevant information to ensure quick access.  As we navigate through this unprecedented time of COVID-19, many groups are pivoting to new strategies, new ways to distribute information and new tactics and below includes resources to assist and inform.  Please check back frequently for new resources.

• SEC Harmonizing of Rules Tool Kit
• Paycheck Protection Program Report by State
• Paycheck Protection Program Affiliation Rules Response Letter
• Paycheck Protection Program Loans FAQs
• NEW Paycheck Protection Program Loan Application from the Treasury and SBA 
• ACA Comments on CARES Act Affiliation Rules
• Coalition Letter – SBA Affiliation Rule
• Virtual Meeting Tips and Tricks – River Valley Investors shares techniques and learnings from running virtual meetings. 
• Zoom Cheat Sheet: Breakout Rooms – EnglishUSA shares FAQs on how to use Breakout Rooms within Zoom with the association community.
• Zoom Help Center – Zoom has a robust help center with easy to follow instructions.
• North Coast Ventures COVID-19 Discussion – recording of presentation by Noarth Coast Ventures for their directors and portfolio support committee.
• The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
• An Entrepreneurs Guide to Surviving COVID 19 
• What Boards Need to Do Now
• Easing the Transition to Remote Work from the Experience of my Virtual Law Firm  
• How Commercial Contracts Deal with Force Majeure Events 
• 5 Mistakes Startups Cannot Afford Now 
• CARES Flow Chart
• WBC List for Resource Packet
• Lead Small Business Development Centers
• District Offices
• State by State Lenders
• Paycheck Protection Program Application Form
• Keiretsu Forum Online Forum Meeting Etiquette
• 12 Zoom Best Practices to Ensure You Look and Sound Your Best and Are Distraction-Free
• Video Meeting Norms & Suggestions
• Overview of Amended Capital-Raising Exemptions
• How to Comment: Engage in the Rulemaking Process

If you would like to share a resource with the ACA community, please email aca@angelcapitalassociation.org.  Thank you!