By Ty Kiisel – It should be no secret in the post-coronavirus world that we should expect to see credit criteria tighten up as many lenders rethink their criteria or even step away from small business lending altogether. That’s what happened in the last economic crisis. Fortunately, that’s not true of all lenders, and there … Read More
By Gerri Detweiler – If your business received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) or Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, you may have determined it isn’t a good fit for your small business for any number of reasons: • You just wanted the EIDL grant and not an EIDL loan • You didn’t understand the … Read More
By Ty Kiisel – Several years ago I met 9x turnaround CEO and author Dick Cross not long after he published his first book, Just Run It!. At the time, I really liked the way he talked about business fundamentals, energizing employees, and thinking strategically about the things that will help build a strong company … Read More
By ComplyRight – Across the country, small businesses are grappling with numerous operational and employee management challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you’ve remained in business during the crisis — or are just now initiating your return-to-work plans — you must balance new federal, state and local legal requirements against your typical business practices. It … Read More
Success Story: Georgia. By Emilie Gille – ATC Auto Center in Augusta has been in business since 1972, with a second location in Grovetown added later. Brothers Brian and Chris Weeks own and operate the auto repair business they took over from their father nearly 20 years ago. They’ve built a good clientele over the … Read More
. KEEP CALM AND SMALL BUSINESS ON America’s SBDCs are working to help small businesses address the challenges of the coronavirus disease COVID-19 pandemic. Check out our COVID-19 resource pages for free webinars and materials created by small business experts. Don’t miss the COVID-19 Partner Resources section for resources, opportunities and special offers for small businesses … Read More
By Latesha Byrd, Money.com – Working from home has its perks. You can roll out of bed and hop onto a Zoom call within minutes. You can spend your lunch break catching up on Netflix, or household chores. But as millions of Americans are suddenly figuring out, remote work also brings complications. It’s hard to … Read More
It starts with an idea – that “Aha!” moment when you realize your business concept has the potential to be great. But it takes work, dedication and commitment to make that idea a reality. Entrepreneurs with military experience – whether service members, veterans or military spouses – are uniquely positioned to succeed as small business … Read More
By Insureon Staff – If you’ve had to temporarily close your restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be tempted to cancel your insurance to save money. This could cost you more in the long run – and expose you to risk. The coronavirus pandemic is devastating to restaurant and bar owners across the country. While … Read More
By Meredith Wood, Fundera Working from home can be great and offers many benefits, but it can also be full of distractions — from children or pets playing in the house to the desire to clean or fold your laundry. Given the current coronavirus pandemic, many businesses across the globe, both big and small, have … Read More