Surge CitiesBill Saporito Steve Case's Pandemic Playbook for 2021The billionaire's Rise of the Rest offers a Covid-era guide for startups to get funding, advice, and help navigating their way to the public and private resources within their city's ecosystem.
Covid Resource CenterGabrielle Bienasz 6 Changes That Make PPP Forgiveness EasierIf you haven't applied for forgiveness yet--and in some cases, even if you have--here are some updated guidelines to note.
Covid Resource CenterBrit Morse Don't Miss Out on the Next Round of PPP FundingThe Paycheck Protection Program left some business owners out in the cold--minority-owned businesses chief among them. Here are five lessons to avoid that fate in round two.
Covid Resource CenterAnna Meyer How This Founder Bounced Back From $11 Million in Canceled OrdersFashion entrepreneur Audrey McLoghlin embraced being a 'wartime CEO' to get through Covid-19.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Why Georgia's Senate Runoff Vote Could Be a Win for Small BusinessThe path is clear in Congress for Biden's sweeping agenda, which includes another round of stimulus and a green infrastructure plan.
Covid Resource Center The Businesses We Will MissMillions of businesses closed this year in the wake of the pandemic. Here are a few that Inc. staffers and contributors will miss the most.
MoneyDiana Ransom Trump Signs $900 Billion Pandemic Aid Package Into LawThe president continued to call for fatter checks for Americans, while agreeing to the aid package.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom 6 Ways to Prepare for the Next Round of PPPLawmakers finally agreed on another stimulus package. Get ready to take advantage of it.
Best WorkplacesSophie Downes How to Protect Your Employees' Mental Health During a Long, Hard WinterStress can pose a bigger problem during the colder months. Here's what leaders can do to support their teams.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom In a Single Tweet, Trump Threatens the $900 Billion Covid-19 Relief BillWith his days in the White House numbered, the president lashed out against his own party, and said Americans should get bigger stimulus checks than what the GOP negotiated.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Congress Approves $900 Billion Relief Package: What's in It for YouBetween easing forgiveness and clarifying the tax deductibility of PPP expenses, this package offers robust aid for small businesses.
Covid Resource CenterBrit Morse The New Stimulus Package Would Throw a Lifeline to Restaurants and Hotels. Is It Enough?The struggling hospitality industry needs a bridge to the spring. Here's a primer on what would be available if the latest Covid-19 relief bill passes.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Inside the New $900 Billion Covid-19 Relief PackageAfter months of fits and starts, Congress has finally agreed on getting money to individuals and a new round of PPP and other aid for businesses.
Covid Resource CenterBrit Morse How to Encourage Employees to Get the Covid-19 VaccineSome people are hesitant about the Covid-19 vaccine, which is reasonable. Here's the best way to talk to employees about it.
Countdown: Holiday 2020Anna Meyer How Businesses in This Tiny Town in Michigan Are Recasting Holiday Traditions for 2020The town of Frankenmuth, Michigan, got creative to keep the cheer going, despite the pandemic.
Legal IssuesDiana Ransom Why Republicans Dumped Their Demand for Greater Covid-19 Liability Protections for BusinessIt was a 'red-line issue' for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Until it wasn't.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Small-Business Aid Could Get Here Before ChristmasIn the latest stimulus plan, liability protections and state aid give way to checks for individuals and a new round of PPP.
Covid Resource CenterAmi Kassar An Open Letter to Congress: The PPP Can (and Should) Be BetterWith the next stimulus on the horizon, here's one loan adviser's wish list.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Expect a (Mostly) Better PPP in the Next Stimulus PackageAs pandemic cases and deaths reached record levels, Congress bickered over the details of the legislation. Whatever deal emerges, a reshaped PPP will be part of it.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Stimulus Talks Brighten With a New White House-Approved $916 Billion Aid PackageNext week's budget deal could be the linchpin for stimulus talks.
Startup LifeAnna Meyer 3 Ways to Help Aspiring Teen EntrepreneursThe pandemic's impact on the next generation of leaders is actively in the making. Here's how you can help inspire entrepreneurship with today's teens.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Inside the Latest $908 Billion Aid Package for Small BusinessIt offers $348 billion in new funding but also a resumption of PPP and new Covid-19 liability protections.
Surge CitiesHoward Tullman How Chicago's Startup Ecosystem Is Meeting the Covid-19 ChallengeA champion of the Chicago startup scene offers his views on its prospects through the pandemic--and beyond it.
Covid Resource CenterHoward Tullman Get Your Office Ready Before the Vaccines ArriveThe great reverse migration will likely begin in May or June. The great debate over how to handle it should start today.
Covid Resource CenterCameron Albert-Deitch It's the Strangest Thanksgiving Ever for Businesses Trying to Put Turkey on Your TableNationwide levels of food supply and consumer demand are rapidly shifting. Startups and established giants alike are scrambling to adapt.
SafeguardsAmi Kassar Let's Put the EIDL Program Back to WorkThe Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program could be a crucial lifeline for struggling business owners across the U.S.--if it were working as Congress intended.
Covid Resource CenterEric Rea How the Pandemic Has Changed the Way I Run My Business for the Better2020 has brought a lot of changes, but not all of them have been bad. Here are the more positive ways this tumultuous year has impacted this founder's leadership.
Covid Resource CenterHoward Tullman Rules for the Next 12 Months: Stay Focused and Simplify It's tempting now to want to rush back to whatever normal is. But trying to get too far ahead of today's reality can bite back.
Covid Resource CenterHoward Tullman The Real Reason You're Not Ready for the OfficeIt has less to do with the state of the pandemic and more to do with the state of the workplace.
Covid Resource CenterHoward Tullman Now's Not the Time for Radical MovesYou need continuity, not more disruption. Focus on safety first--and use these four suggestions as operating guidelines.
Covid Resource CenterYoung Entrepreneur Council 5 Tips to Build a Supportive Workplace Culture in the PandemicIt's not enough to say what kind of culture you want: You have to model it.
Covid Resource CenterHoward Tullman Keeping the Bullies and Bad Guys Away From Your KidsRemote classes remove the first line of defense kids have against bullying: teachers. When teachers are not on the scene, you have to be. How to be smart about protecting your children.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom The GOP Wants to Pass Greater Liability Protections. Do Businesses Need Them?The anticipated wave of coronavirus litigation has yet to surface--and even if liability cases do arise, they're notoriously difficult to prove.
Covid Resource CenterJohn E. DiScala What to Look for If You Have to Travel for BusinessTake these factors into consideration when planning your accommodations during business travel.
Covid Resource CenterJason Aten The Most Important Piece of Tech for Working From Home Isn't What You ThinkA good pair of headphones solves two of the biggest challenges you are likely to face.
Cash FlowDiana Ransom 4 Post-PPP Coronavirus Relief Programs for Small BizThe Paycheck Protection Program expired on August 8. These coronavirus relief programs will still be available.
HiringMaria Haggerty Where You Should Be Looking for Top Talent Right NowFinding great employees during Covid-19 is easier than you think.
Covid Resource CenterJoe Bargmann 6 Smart Pivots Inspired by the PandemicPlastic workout domes, a French-pastry vending machine, a two-stool mobile pub: Business success during Covid-19 requires embracing innovative ideas and tolerating risk.
Covid Resource CenterMark Coatney Businesses Shouldn't Have to Be the Mask PoliceGovernments across the country are asking already-stressed business owners to be the first line of defense. This needs to change.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom What Howard Schultz, Marc Benioff, and 100 Other Top Execs Think Will Help Save America's Small BusinessesA letter from 100 industry leaders urged lawmakers to consider a new relief effort aimed at supporting small businesses hardest hit by the pandemic for the next several months.
Covid Resource CenterJustin Bariso Google's Remote Work Policy Has 9 Great Tips You Should Definitely Steal TodayGoogle spoke to more than 5,000 employees to discover these remote work best practices. They provide a lesson in emotional intelligence.
Covid Resource CenterMinda Zetlin 3 Rules for Making People Listen to You in Zoom MeetingsFeeling ignored can make Zoom fatigue worse. Here's how to make sure your ideas get the attention they deserve.
Economic OutlookDiana Ransom This Is Not a Disaster Movie. If Congress Doesn't Act, Though, It Could Start to Feel That WayAs lawmakers quibble over expensing business meals, the consequences for failing to move on a Phase 4 stimulus bill are vast.
Covid Resource CenterMatt Haber In Portland, Protests Aren't a Problem. But Covid-19 Has Made the City a No-Go ZoneStumptown's ongoing demonstrations and clashes with police have made business more challenging, say founders. What's harder to reckon with? The pandemic.
Working From HomeJustin Bariso This Company's New 2-Sentence Remote Work Policy Is the Best I've Ever HeardSiemens's new remote work policy is a master class in emotional intelligence.
Covid Resource CenterCameron Albert-Deitch Local Chambers of Commerce Are Failing. Small Businesses Nationwide Could SufferAs lawmakers negotiate the details of a Phase 4 Covid-19 relief bill, local chambers of commerce are pleading for financial assistance. Here's why.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom With Federal Unemployment Benefits Set to Expire, Businesses Face a Lose-Lose ScenarioBusinesses that have struggled to hire during the pandemic welcome the end of the federal program that gives the unemployed an extra $600 a week, but they may be facing something far worse if it does.
Covid Resource CenterJoe Bargmann How This Events Business Found Salvation in 18-by-30-Inch Cardboard Sports FansAfter Covid-19 sidelined her company, Lara Smedley is hoping her pivot to producing fake fans for teams will save it.
Covid Resource CenterAnna Meyer How Covid-19 Will Shape Holiday Retail Shopping in 2020While the unknowns of the 2020 season are many, you can count on seeing these four trends.
Covid Resource CenterEmily Canal 3 Tips for Coping When Covid Closes Your Business PermanentlyCovid-19 has forced hundreds of thousands of business owners to permanently close their companies. Experts say giving yourself time and space to grieve is crucial.
Covid Resource CenterAnna Meyer 3 Creative Ways Small Businesses Are Supporting Employees With Kids During the PandemicHere are some low- and no-cost ways that employers can help parents and caregivers balance personal and professional responsibilities.
Covid Resource CenterJason Aten What Every Business Can Learn From These Big Announcements by Walmart and StarbucksRequiring masks is simple, which makes it a great lesson for every business.
Covid Resource CenterShama Hyder 3 Ways to Break Through the Online Noise During CovidThis may feel like the time to stall your customer outreach, but now is the time to ACT.
Covid Resource CenterDiana Ransom Businesses Face Existential Threats, Made Worse by PoliticiansWhat happens when a second round of business closures hits on top of months of low to no revenue? It isn't good.
Covid Resource CenterJoe Bargmann 'Pandemic Gardeners' Feed a Growing Trend--and New Business OpportunitiesEntrepreneurs take note: The home-gardening business is booming and could have staying power.