Tag: Pandemic

July 5, 2023

In the rapid expanse of business history, the 21st century stands out as a pivotal era, where traditional work paradigms witnessed a seismic shift. This transformation has been driven, in large part, by the burgeoning prevalence of remote work. Once […]

December 2, 2022

With 2022 drawing to a close, it’s the last chance for businesses to apply for many helpful grant programs. Small business grants are useful all year long. But the extra funds can be especially important for planning major projects in […]

August 30, 2022

The pandemic came into this world unexpectedly and changed the way society operates. Every company has had to evolve in some way, a testament to the “survival of the fittest” theory. Now, it is time to adapt to a post-COVID-19 […]

August 1, 2022

When we started working from home in March 2020, many of us who had not worked at home before may have begun with certain assumptions about what it would be like and what we would need. It’s now over two […]

May 6, 2022

Google recently announced that they will be giving every U.S. business up to 500 Google Career Certificate scholarships to upskill employees, which could be worth as much as $100,000 of workforce training to any one American company. Google Offering Up […]

March 22, 2022

Everyone has been talking about the “Great Resignation” and trying to figure out what’s underneath this phenomenon. I don’t think the answer is important, what I do think matters is that each small business owner takes a fresh look at […]

March 17, 2022

Video marketing has seen massive growth over the past few years — especially as a result of the pandemic. Today, 86 percent of businesses use video marketing in some fashion and 73 percent of consumers say they’d rather watch a […]

February 28, 2022

Inflation hit a 39-year record in late 2021, and it shows no signs of stopping any time soon. As pandemic concerns and supply chain issues continue to add to the stress, companies are once again looking for ways to survive […]

February 23, 2022

The digital ecosystem has been continually changing and expanding, particularly since the pandemic began in 2019. From the minute consumers wake up in the morning, companies are trying to sell to them. But marketing is shifting away from salesy, static […]

February 22, 2022

With the pandemic wreaking havoc on the personal finances of millions of Americans, investing has become another string to their bow —stocks, real estate, and cryptocurrencies. But, how can people capitalize on their new financial endeavors? How can entrepreneurs get […]

February 22, 2022

Congress is considering the extension of Subchapter 5 in Chapter 11 bankruptcy to help small businesses. When you take into account the continuing effects of the pandemic on small businesses, this extension is essential. Extending Subchapter 5 to Support Small […]

February 2, 2022

No one wants to think that he/she will ever encounter a crisis within his/her business when crafting the plan for his/her startup. However, statistics show that between 2014 and 2019, 69% of business leaders experienced at least one corporate crisis, […]

January 26, 2022

The past 18 months have at once boosted and upended the gig economy, with some industries experiencing significant increases in their number of freelancers, while others contracted their ranks. Even among these seismic shifts, one thing remains the same: freelancers […]

January 24, 2022

Nearly everyone I’ve spoken to the past few months is struggling with the same question: What am I doing with my life? But the mental spiral doesn’t stop there. Why do I feel so stuck? they wonder. I have a […]

January 11, 2022

The word and the premise of empathy have become quite the buzzword in business and marketing. Especially so since the advent of and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. There is widespread consensus that having empathy is a good thing. A must-have […]

December 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the public’s outlook on many aspects of life. More specifically, the outlook on remote work and the future of the workplace in general was altered dramatically. Employees alternating between working remotely and working in the office […]

December 20, 2021

Close your eyes and think about your daily routine. On a workday, what does that look like? Do you get up, have some breakfast, have some coffee, get dressed, and either log in or drive to an office? And during […]

December 7, 2021

Remember when LinkedIn used to be just about professional matters? It wasn’t that long ago. Users were quite happy to discuss business-related topics and offer valuable insights into all sorts of areas of work and professional life. It was what […]

December 3, 2021

A track record that convinces others of your credibility is a precious commodity. Authenticity may help leaders inspire others to follow, but credibility is the gateway qualification to lead in the first place. Some define credibility through achieved credentials. Others […]

December 2, 2021

Not surprisingly, it’s been a few tough years for U.S. businesses due to the pandemic, according to a recent study by the Federal Reserve. For the service sector, business closures have been exceptionally high. The study reported the “permanent exit […]