5 Ways To Stay Connected With Your Customers During COVID-19

It’s 2021. Do you know where your customers are? They’re at home, socially distanced, trying to stay healthy and protect their families from the pandemic. They still need you, though. So find ways to stay connected with them during this COVID-19 crisis. Here are a few innovative ways you can do just that. Innovative Ways… Continue reading 5 Ways To Stay Connected With Your Customers During COVID-19

How To Create New Sources Of Revenue (COVID)

Finding new sources of revenue could mean survival for your business. If your business has taken a hit during this COVID pandemic economy, then new streams of revenue could be just the vaccine your business needs. Congress has lent some business relief and assistance — although more than 13% of businesses refused to take the… Continue reading How To Create New Sources Of Revenue (COVID)

The Latest Stimulus Bill Update (12/22/2020)

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)

The Second Wave of COVID-19 And Your Small Business

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

Time To Pivot Your Business During COVID’s New Normal

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

CDC Recommendations for Businesses Operating during COVID

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

COVID-19 Impact on Small Business and What You Can Do About It

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

COVID-19 Updates: What Help is Still Available?

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?

Paycheck Protection Program Open Through August 8th, 2020

Congress has extended the Paycheck Protection Program through August 8th, 2020. That means small businesses, through their SBA 7(a) lender can apply for the PPP loans. The goal of the Paycheck Protection Program is to enable businesses to keep their employees on the payroll during the coronavirus crisis, a time when many companies might be… Continue reading Paycheck Protection Program Open Through August 8th, 2020

Update: SBA Reopened The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

The SBA recently made the announcement below about the reopening of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. This is a different announcement than the recent update on the Paycheck Protection Program, which is a forgivable loan. The EIDL is a fixed rate, long-term loan to help businesses hurt by the coronavirus crisis cover general… Continue reading Update: SBA Reopened The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)