May 11, 2023, marks the end of the public health emergency for COVID-19. Many businesses for months have been acting as if the pandemic was long since … Read more about Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Your Business
Second Anniversary of the COVID-19 National Emergency: What Small Business Has Learned
On March 13, 2020, the President declared COVID-19 to be a national emergency. This was the start of shutdowns and, according to the SBA’s Office of … Read more about Second Anniversary of the COVID-19 National Emergency: What Small Business Has Learned
Business Owners and their “Combat Fatigue”
Combat fatigue, according to the dictionary, is a psychological disturbance caused by prolonged exposure to active warfare, especially being under … Read more about Business Owners and their “Combat Fatigue”
Recovery Strategies: Staying Positive
It’s axiomatic that small business owners are optimists who, as Winston Churchill said, “see the opportunity in every difficulty.” Why else would they … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Staying Positive
Recovery Strategies: Crafting a Contingency Plan
It feels like the pandemic is over, with businesses opening at regular capacity in most states. But the future is uncertain. There could be another … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Crafting a Contingency Plan
Tax Deferral from 2020: Time to Pay Up
Due to the pandemic and the desire of the federal government to keep more money in the hands of businesses and individuals, there were certain tax … Read more about Tax Deferral from 2020: Time to Pay Up
Recovery Strategies: Adapting to the New Normal
The NFIB Monthly Small Business Survey shows that optimism has returned. As the economy opens up, businesses face new challenges that didn’t exist … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Adapting to the New Normal
Vacation Deprivation: What to Do About It?
COVID-19 killed vacation plans for most people in 2020. According to Expedia’s annual report issued last Spring, staying home had become the new norm. … Read more about Vacation Deprivation: What to Do About It?
Roundup of COVID-19-Related Breaks for Self-Employed Individuals
Much of the government relief provided to small businesses was keyed toward their employees. They could qualify for the SBA’s EIDL grant of $1,000 per … Read more about Roundup of COVID-19-Related Breaks for Self-Employed Individuals
When Is It Time to Close a Business?
According to TrackTheRecovery.org, the number of small businesses that were open on November 16, 2020, as compared with January 1, 2020, decreased by … Read more about When Is It Time to Close a Business?
Preparing for Economic Changes: Added Costs of Doing Business
Economic change can result from any number of factors. The one most prominent now is the pandemic, which caused dramatic shifts in the business … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Added Costs of Doing Business
Taking Care of Yourself
The pandemic is hard on everyone. Business owners should be especially mindful of self care so they can continue to run their companies and help their … Read more about Taking Care of Yourself
Stress-Busting Strategies for You and Your Staff in the Age of Pandemic
Stress in the workplace isn’t new. The subject was addressed in an earlier blog. However, according to Met Life, two of every three employees report … Read more about Stress-Busting Strategies for You and Your Staff in the Age of Pandemic
Aborted Business Activities: Tax Results of Failure
You may give it “the old college try” but fail. Not all ideas work out well. Not every effort succeeds. During this pandemic, unfortunately there are … Read more about Aborted Business Activities: Tax Results of Failure
How to Pivot During the Pandemic
Pivoting is defined as turning or twisting. In a business context, it means changing direction. And that’s just what businesses have done or are doing … Read more about How to Pivot During the Pandemic
