A swath of the U.S. from the south Atlantic into the heartland has the greatest number of businesses deemed essential during stay-at-home orders. Nonessential businesses are now joining critical industries, opening their doors to the […]
The president has signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020. This law may make PPP loans more attractive to small businesses. Here are seven of the main ways it may help your business: […]
States throughout the Great Plains are so far seeing the biggest impact of Paycheck Protection Program loans — funds designed to help small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. The PPP allows business owners […]
Those in the home services industry have an advantage over many other businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic: Their role protecting the health and safety of consumers makes them essential businesses that don’t have to close. But that […]
One of the most undervalued credit opportunities a small business owner can leverage is the trade credit he or she has with their suppliers and vendors. Not only is this a powerful way for a […]
States across the country are relaxing or removing mandatory stay-at-home and social distancing orders, allowing non-essential businesses to reopen. That doesn’t mean the financial and logistical difficulties of reopening are going to disappear. There are […]
The coronavirus pandemic has not been easy on any of us. Even the most well-positioned retail companies have faced declining revenues, the layoff or furlough of valued employees and, of course, an unpredictable future. When […]
We spend more than 90,000 hours of our lives in the office, and our hands come in contact with a lot of items that aren’t the most sanitary. Here are the top 10 workplace items […]
Selling chicken and waffles was always going to be a bit of an uphill battle in a San Francisco neighborhood best known for its sporty young residents, their pilates studios and salad spots. That didn’t […]
Normalcy has been flipped on its head and has left us feeling anxious about the future and wondering if our business will survive the coronavirus. My partners and I were set to open our brand-new […]
If you’re a small business owner, you know the value of connection. Your customers aren’t just price tags – they’re neighbors. Your storefront isn’t just a place where you make money – it’s an integral […]
Covid-19 has changed the way the world operates. With shelter in place orders across the U.S.—and countries on lockdown—the mechanics of the world are forever changed. Tragically, this has forced countless businesses to shut their […]
When she started her natural body care company Etta + Billie more than a decade ago, she found herself blending unusual medleys, often involving some of her favorite foods and beverages. Lavender shortbread became Lavender Soap. Coffee […]
During times of economic and social crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are unable to hire new employees. However, some industries can weather the storm and even expand throughout it. Yet, with growth comes […]
COVID-19 has required small businesses across the world to act quickly and implement their emergency business plans. And if they haven’t, most businesses are currently in the throes of learning to adapt and create plans […]
In the best of times, refunds and cancellations are part and parcel of doing business. But, in the midst of a black swan event like COVID-19, your business may be overwhelmed by the sheer number […]
We’ve been sheltering in place for more than a month, and I finally feel like I can breathe long enough to reflect on all of the changes we’ve made to keep our Dailey Method business […]
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 […]
Small business owners are anxiously waiting to see if Congress will inject more money into the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the federal rescue program that failed to reach the vast majority of small businesses it […]
The world has largely ground to a halt in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. While everyone is being forced to work within new limitations, some industries are getting hit harder than others. MagnifyMoney looked […]
The novel coronavirus has had a profound impact on the American economy as millions shelter in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Amidst these unprecedented economic conditions, FinanceBuzz surveyed 1,000 Americans to see how […]