Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Your Local Business Can Survive COVID–19
A few short weeks ago everything was so great. The weather was getting warmer, business was brisk. The stock market was soaring, and customers were flowing through the door. Now – Disaster! The Coronavirus, COVID-19, has completely upended your plans for 2020. No one is leaving the house, never mind visiting your store. The market…
Read MoreMaking the Best of a Bad Situation: Covid-19
COVID-19 has brought negativity into virtually every aspect of our lives, not least in business. As an entrepreneur, the threat to the very future of your company cannot be ignored. Despite the fact that the immediate sales opportunities are limited, it’s still possible to turn this situation into a productive one. Pixabay CC0 License In…
Read MorePreventing Loneliness During Social Distancing
https://www.eduref.net/how-to-practice-social-distancing-without-feeling-isolated/ Several weeks into the semi-quarantine and social distancing, Americans are starting to really feel the isolation. It’s easy to take for granted the social benefit we get from others, the simple “Good morning, how are you!” from the barista at a coffee house, the “Have a nice day!” from the bank teller, and most…
Read MoreWhy Health Checks Matter in the Time of Covid-19
Now, more than ever, small businesses are having a tough time. As Covid-19 spreads across the world, small business owners are feeling the crunch. The economy is slowing down, and in many cities, people can’t leave their houses. In cities that aren’t on lockdown, the economy is slowing anyway – no-one wants to risk infecting…
Read MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19) — Key Resources for Small Business Owners
US Small Business Resources COVID-19 information The main US COVID-19 website outlines the American Government’s response to the coronavirus. Currently, the primary source of business information is US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has a guide to the outbreak. Key sections include: CDC COVID-19 Guide Resources for Businesses and Employers Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist…
Read MoreFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act: What Does it Mean for Small Businesses?
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is one of several acts passed in response to the COVID-19 crisis but the first bill to directly address the economic crisis and the challenges faced by individual taxpayers and businesses. While the first legislative response focused on emergency preparation and measures in response to the coronavirus, the new coronavirus aid package aims…
Read MoreHow to Become a Digital Nomad: 6 Practical Tips
Until recently, digital nomadism was an excellent alternative to the traditional model of working for those bored with their daily routines. Nowadays, as we observe the COVID-19 pandemic evolve dramatically at a global scale, work online has turned from a trend into a public health need and an effective security measure. In this situation, if…
Read MoreFighting Burnout At Work During Stressful Times
Ever slump into your chair and wonder when all the crazy stress at work is going to go away? Well you’re not the only one, 51% in the U.S. say they have felt burned out more than once. Without having to look further, pop-culture often reflects current sentiments, so it’s no surprise acclaimed group Twenty…
Read MoreShould We Be Selling During the COVID-19 Crisis?
The COVID 19 and related issues have brought about a plethora of “Should We Be Selling” articles. I’ve made my position clear in previous posts. But I saw a headline that caught my attention. Should we be selling? The answer is simply, “no”. We should be humanizing. I was struck by this, not for what…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and the Pandemic Impact on Opportunity Zones
We talked to leading tax expert Blake Christian, Tax Partner at HCVT in Long Beach, CA/Park City, Utah about the impact on Opportunity Zones during this time. The goal was to gather how the pandemic affects Opportunity Zones and advice on strategies moving forward. TaxConnections genuinely appreciates Blake’s input as he offers very valuable insight…
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