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We’ve read all 5600 pages of the new $900B stimulus bill which Congress passed late last night — that’s about $160M per page, by the way. Actually, no, we didn’t read it all, and neither did your Senator. The point is, both the House and Senate have agreed on a bill that awaits the President’s… Continue reading The Latest Stimulus Bill Update (12/22/2020)

We’ve heard Dr. Fauci talk of “waves” of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) since the pandemic made its way to America. While our focus back then was flattening the curve, we still had this notion of another peak wave coming in winter, when the traditional flu normally rises up. Well, we’re now in the middle of that second… Continue reading The Second Wave of COVID-19 And Your Small Business

As we come to the end of 2020, it’s time to reflect on the year and plan for 2021. Let’s take a look at some of our past end-of-year articles and start putting together plans and strategies for the new year.  The Big Finish to 2020 Last year, we shared our 5 Tips to ending… Continue reading The Annual Business Review: A 2020 Update

2020 was a rough one. That means 2021 might be more about survival. It might be about taking advantage of adjustments you made in 2020. It might mean a total pivot. No matter what happened in 2020, it’s time to set some goals for next year and update your business plan with ways to get… Continue reading Time To Develop Your 2021 Business Plan

As a small business owner, you are constantly planning and preparing for any shifts in your industry and your market. To help you keep an eye on future business trends, let’s take a look at how 2020 is shaping up and what to prepare for in 2021. Emerging Trends As 2020 Comes To An End… Continue reading Future Business Trends: Prepare For 2021

The pandemic’s effect on the economy leaves business owners adjusting to the “New Normal.” And that may require significant changes to how you run your business as well as a possible business pivot.  What is a pivot? A pivot is a significant shift in a business’ strategy. That shift might include a change in your… Continue reading Time To Pivot Your Business During COVID’s New Normal

The CDC has some pretty good guidelines to help you keep your employees and customers healthy while keeping your doors open. You can read the full set of guidelines here, but we thought we’d list some of the highlights for you below. There are ways to navigate this pandemic safely and profitably. Let’s take a… Continue reading CDC Recommendations for Businesses Operating during COVID

There’s a great deal of uncertainty for small business owners during this pandemic and the shaky economy. Many small businesses are pulling together hope and optimism. Others have shut their doors without much warning or notice. Here’s a rundown of some of the latest news and information for small business owners. There Is Optimism Out… Continue reading COVID-19 Impact on Small Business and What You Can Do About It

[UPDATE: Congress has still not passed the latest stimulus bill and will not reconvene until November 9th, after the election.] The latest jobless numbers are better — as compared to the most recent unemployment numbers: 963,000 filed jobless claims. While that’s down from previous weeks, it’s still astronomically high. So, what does that mean for… Continue reading August Update: The Latest Economic Stimulus Update

We keep seeing the headlines of the government running out of funding assistance for businesses. Congress keeps extending deadlines and funding programs. So, what help is still available to help your business survive the current COVID-19 economic crisis? Three key programs are currently open to applications and have funding available. Paycheck Protection Program: Congress reopened… Continue reading COVID-19 Updates: What Help is Still Available?