2020 brings with it some unique challenges for the small business owner. Most small establishment owners and operators probably didn’t think they would ever have to contend with something like Covid-19. Still, we have to deal with whatever life throws at us. If you run a small business, you’re probably already used to handling many […]
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The Pivot Pandemic: How Small Business Owners Adapt
As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, humanity is left clambering to adapt. No one is exempt. Our hearts go out to those directly impacted by the virus – especially its victims and their loved ones. And we tip our hats with gratitude to the essential workers on the front lines fighting to understand and contain this […]
Small Business Challenges During COVID-19 and How to Overcome Them
The novel coronavirus pandemic has had an unexpected effect on the economy. What many thought would need two weeks to get under control has turned into months of unpredictability for both businesses and consumers. Shopping experiences and business operation standards have had to shift dramatically in a few months. Forced shut-downs and quarantines nationwide have […]
Small Business Owners Say COVID-19 Hasn’t Hurt Business in These States
The coronavirus pandemic pushed 45.7 million Americans to file for unemployment benefits at some point during the crisis, but some U.S. companies have not seen a negative impact on business as usual. The Census Bureau surveyed small business owners on the effects of the pandemic. LendingTree researchers analyzed the results to determine where business owners […]
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Transformed Shopping
Millions of people are desperate to escape from the lockdown so that they can return to their normal consumer shopping habits. Unfortunately, the continued spread of COVID-19 likely means that most of us will have to remain indoors whenever possible for the foreseeable future. This has already caused a massive shift in how consumers go […]
5 Tips That Can Help You Avoid A Lawsuit During The Pandemic
As a business owner, it’s essential to take steps to protect your customers and employees from the novel coronavirus. Not only can this help you keep people safe, but it can also protect you from a costly lawsuit. So, you’re probably wondering what the best procedures are to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the […]
How To Do Marketing After The Pandemic
The public health pandemic continues to rage unabated across the United States, but all things must eventually pass. When the economic shutdown ends and companies everywhere begin to eagerly reopen their doors, a new kind of marketing will be required in order to convince customers to pick your specific brand. Many entrepreneurs and marketing gurus […]
Pandemic: When is it Time for a Small Business to File Bankruptcy?
It is no secret that the pandemic currently gripping the globe has resulted in more than a few hardships for individuals, families, and businesses. It is often small businesses that get impacted the most. These entities simply do not have the capital required to withstand such a massive drop off in revenue so quickly. Payroll […]
Companies Neglect These 4 Things During the Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the world to a standstill, with most countries in some form of lockdown for the past three months. For businesses, it has been a devastating time. Forced to close their doors or switch to remote working, the pandemic has drastically changed the business environment. As companies struggle to adjust, there […]
How To Survive a Layoff
Whether laid-off or furloughed, a staggering amount of Americans have been left without work due to COVID-19. As of April 30, 30 million Americnas had filed an initial unemployment claim. Luckily, unemployment benefits are expanding to many who wouldn’t typically qualify during COVID-19. Today, both furlough and laid-off employees are eligible for unemployment benefits. Nontraditional […]
