The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) offers a loan that may be completely forgiven if funds are spent correctly—mainly on payroll. Some small businesses have applied for it as a lifeline only to discover it’s not […]
Maintaining a high level of company morale can be a major challenge for any business, especially when uncontrollable events, like the outbreak of COVID-19, disrupt day-to-day operations. Now more than ever, companies are turning to […]
COVID-19 is making rent a nightmare for local businesses. In Alignable’s latest Pulse Poll of 9,500 small business owners nationwide: 34% of respondents said they will not be able to pay May rent in full Of that […]
Since the coronavirus crisis hit the United States in early 2020, the travel industry has slowed to a crawl. Not only have travel restrictions been enacted by state and local governments, but the Center for […]
When the residents of Austin, Texas, were ordered to shelter in place on March 24th, Rachel Lily Campbell knew she’d have to suspend her fitness classes. The franchisee and trainer at Fit4Mom also knew she’d […]
The coronavirus crisis has forced millions to work from home, and that new normal has required some adjustment for workers. It’s created awkward video conferences featuring co-workers’ cats, phone calls with wailing children in the […]
When it comes to Economic Injury Disaster (EIDL) loans and grants, and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, business owners have questions. Lots of questions. At Nav, we’ve received thousands of them via our COVID-19 Resource Center blog […]
It’s inevitable that business will go through ups and downs and periods of uncertainty. In these times, the tough decision of how to cut costs always comes into the conversation. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, […]
One of the bright spots in a bleak string of weeks has been the creativity, adaptability, and entrepreneurial spirit shown by the restaurant industry in dealing with COVID-19. The sector has been hit extremely hard. […]
With another round of SBA coronavirus relief loans on the horizon, it makes sense to revisit some of the criteria that will impact how successfully small businesses are able to leverage the funds from the […]