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Survey that was conducted to understand what changes practices have been implementing to service their patients. The top 3 are: 1) Curbside Pick-Up 2) Home Delivery 3) Operating appointment-only (no walk-ins) https://invisionmag.com/nearly-two-thirds-of-ecp-biz-owner/

Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA). Key features: 1) The time allotted to the borrower to pay back the loan is five years. 2) Loan proceeds must be used within 24 weeks. 3) In order for PPP loan forgiveness, proceeds must be used by whichever one of these occurs first: (a) within 24 weeks from the date when the loan was funded, or (b) by December 31, 2020.

Here are a few ways your practice can continue to generate revenue even if your business doors are shut: 1) Provide care through telemedicine 2) Email customers who need to stock up on their contact lens supplies 3) Create an online store 4) Pre-book appointments for when you reopen

COVID-19 Relief from Private Grants: 1) Facebook Small Business Grants : https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grants 2) Amazon Small Business Relief Fund : https://amazonsmallbusinessrelief.force.com/s/login/ 3)Verizon Small Business Grant - Application opens mid April : https://www.lisc.org//verizon-small-business-recovery-fund/

Here’s a guide to best state and local resources for COVID-19 relief: https://blog.helloalice.com/covid-19-coronavirus-business/

COVID-19 is in our communities and on our minds. We know that these are challenging times for thousands of practices like yours, and we want to be there to help where we can. Federal Assistance Programs : https://blog.helloalice.com/national-coronavirus-covid-sm/

Golden Globes - Did the Golden Globes just make wearing sunglasses indoor cool? Hollywood elites got together to hob knob and party. What was once a faux pas, wearing sunglasses indoors, is now cool, only if you’re getting an award.

Increase screen time and preference for luxury brands driving eyewear market growth in the next 5 years. Economists expects the market to reach a value of US$ 47.7 Billion by 2024, registering a CAGR of 2.4%.

AOA's #2020EyeExam campaign encourages Americans to make 2020 the year of eye exam https://www.prnewswire.com//the-american-optometric-associ

Purple Go builds for simplicity and purpose; that’s why we're breaking new records with a platform that's FAST to SETUP and extremely EASY to LEARN. #retailtech #retail #optical #optician #opticalretail #storeofthefuture

Purple Go builds for Simplicity and Purpose: 1. Products must always be straightforward, easy to use, and fast. 2. Every feature we build must make our customers’ lives easier and help them succeed.