# COVID–19 Resources for Startups

For startups, the economic upheaval brought on by COVID-19 can seem like the world turned upside down. We’ve put together a collection of resources to help startups stay current on the latest developments, and take action to secure their financial position in a challenging market.

## Latest News & Resources

### [PPP Flexibility Act: New Deadlines, New Spending Rules](https://pilot.com/blog/ppp-flexibility-act-new-deadlines-new-spending-rules/)

*Jun 9 • 3 min read*
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act was signed into law on June 5, and includes significant changes to PPP loan forgiveness requirements.

### [How startups can benefit from the new federal stimulus bill](https://pilot.com/blog/the-paycheck-protection-program-explained/)

*Jun 9 • 7 min read*
Congress recently passed a coronavirus stimulus package. Here's how it can help your startup get additional capital in a time of need.

### [Ask a VC: Fundraising in the COVID-19 Era](https://pilot.com/blog/ask-a-vc-fundraising-in-the-covid-19-era/)

*May 6 • 52 min watch*
We recently sat down with VCs from Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, and Neo to talk about what founders should expect in the fundraising world today.

## How to Extend Runway and Lower Burn

- [Ask a VC: Fundraising in the COVID-19 Era →](https://pilot.com/blog/ask-a-vc-fundraising-in-the-covid-19-era/)
- [Understanding Your Cash Flow →](https://pilot.com/blog/understanding-your-cash-flow/)
- [Watch: R&D Tax Credit Essentials →](https://pilot.com/blog/watch-rd-tax-credit-essentials/)
- [How to Reduce your Startup's Operating Expenses (And Still Get Things Done) →](https://pilot.com/blog/how-to-reduce-your-startups-operating-expenses/)
- [(Re-) Calculating Your Cash Burn Rate in a Downturn →](https://pilot.com/blog/recalculating-your-cash-burn-rate-in-a-downturn/)
- [Small Business Administration (SBA) guidance & loan resources →](https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources/)
- [Fireside Chat: Financial strategies for startups in times of uncertainty →](https://pilot.com/blog/financial-strategies-for-startups-in-times-of-uncertainty/)
- [The comprehensive guide to the R&D Tax Credit →](https://pilot.com/webinar/wbn-2020-04-21-rd-credit-webinar-registration)

## Navigating the Latest Legislation

## Additional Resources

- [First Round: The Founder's Field Guide for Navigating This Crisis →](https://firstround.com/review/the-founders-field-guide-for-navigating-this-crisis-advice-from-recession-era-leaders-investors-and-ceos-currently-at-the-helm/)
- [Venturebeat: A coronavirus survival strategy for your startup →](https://venturebeat.com/2020/03/18/a-coronavirus-survival-strategy-for-your-startup/)
- [Geekwire: Startup advice for coronavirus turmoil →](https://www.geekwire.com/2020/advice-startups-coronavirus-outbreak-curb-expenses-assess-hiring-dont-panic-human/)
- [Haystack: A quick guide to startup fundraising in a pandemic world →](http://semilshah.com/2020/03/08/a-quick-guide-to-startup-fundraising-in-a-pandemic-world/)