NEW YORK — Many small business owners whose companies were hit by Hurricane Florence are embarking on an uncertain path to recovery. Here are five things owners need to know about recovering from a disaster:THERE MAY BE NO FAST OR EASY ANSWERSSmall business owners may find themselves waiting and wondering how bad the damage is. It’s possible to apply for disaster loans online, and the SBA may also have a disaster recovery centre business owners and homeowners can visit. WHERE TO GET INFORMATIONBefore or after a disaster, business owners can get information about how to recover (and if it’s beforehand, how to mitigate their physical and economic damage). ———-For more small business news, insights and inspiration, sign up for our free weekly newsletter here: http://discover.ap.org/ssb———-Follow Joyce Rosenberg at http://www.twitter.com/JoyceMRosenberg .

Source: National Post September 19, 2018 16:13 UTC