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 balancing 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 Three 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.
WellnessJessica Stillman Struggling to Tame Your Stress and Concentrate? Science Suggests This Type of Music Concentrating on your work is hard at the moment. Lo-fi really will help you chill out and get more done.
Covid Resource CenterEntrepreneurs' Organization 3 Takeaways From Running a Startup During Covid-19How crisis brought clarity and inspired this startup entrepreneur to double down on his commitment.
ProductivityMinda Zetlin 7 Reasons People Hate Working From Home and How to Fix ThemRemote work is here to stay. Here's how to make sure it doesn't suck.
SafeguardsDiana Ransom The PPP Is Now Extended Through August 8This may be some businesses' last chance at forgivable loans.
Covid Resource CenterMelissa Santoyo Pandemic Linked to Black-Owned Businesses' Disappearing at a Rate of 41 PercentUndivided We Rise--a digital summit for Black and Latinx women--offers resources to help.
Covid Resource CenterGabrielle Bienasz & Mariyam Khaja Weird Things You Can't Do Because of CovidSafe sex, no condiments, and no choir: a look into Covid-19-era regulations.
Covid Resource CenterKenny Kline Three Sectors That Remain Strong During the PandemicThese industries have a lot of potential for new business ideas right now.
Covid Resource CenterMaria Haggerty 4 Things to Check to See If Your Business Is Ready to ReopenAs non-essential businesses prepare to resume operations, recognizing the signs that your business is--or isn't--ready to reopen is a crucial next step.
Covid Resource CenterJoe Bargmann Without a Restaurant Bailout, Celeb Chefs Warn, Local Economies Will CrumbleCeleb chef Tom Colicchio warns that, until there's a coronavirus vaccine, the restaurant industry needs $120 billion in aid to survive.
Covid Resource CenterMatt Haber How Everlywell's Julia Cheek Makes Big Decisions QuicklyThe Austin-based healthtech entrepreneur talked with Inc. about the strategic moves that led to her company's breakthrough success.
Cash FlowDiana Ransom PPP Reform: New Rules on Forgiveness, TimingSome of the nine key changes apply to both current and future PPP loans.
Covid Resource CenterAlisa Cohn How to Help Employees Manage Their Feelings on Returning to WorkBefore you reopen your office, realize that your people will be moody, plan logistics carefully, and see the opportunity to reap lessons learned.
LeadJeff Steen When Crisis Hits, Your Role as CEO Must Balance Strategy and EmotionCrisis communication demands a careful balance, and your response may make or break your company. Here's how to find that ideal middle ground.
SafeguardsLindsay Blakely How to Add a Covid Surcharge Without Alienating CustomersSome service businesses are asking customers to help them weather the pandemic. It can be an effective strategy--as long as you frame it right.
Covid Resource CenterMandy Gilbert Tips for Crafting a Game Plan to Return to the OfficeKeep these few things in mind as a leader to help your team transition back to the office.
Big Heroes of Small BusinessLeigh Buchanan Roadside Icons Mask Up for a Covid Public Safety MessageGiant advertising mascots have raised the profiles of businesses for decades. Now they're reminding people to wear a mask.
Cash FlowDiana Ransom PPP Reform: Better Terms, More Flexibility, but No PanaceaThe much-anticipated Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act passed the House on Thursday, but stopped short of a couple of key measures businesses were counting on.
Covid Resource CenterMaria Haggerty What to Try Before Claiming Force MajeureDon't hit the big red button on existing contracts and deals unless you've tried a few other things first.
Small to FastEmily Canal Self-Care Messaging and IGTV Help This Startup Thrive Amid Covid-19This DTC houseplant company benefited from shelter-in-place mandates. A quick pivot to digital and a focus on wellness helped boost sales.
SafeguardsCameron Albert-Deitch How the Team-Building Business Has Reinvented Itself in the PandemicBusinesses nationwide are struggling to stay cohesive and stress-free while working from home. These leaders are looking for solutions.
Covid Resource CenterSophie Downes Watch: David Droga on Advertising During a PandemicThe founder and creative chairman of creative agency Droga5 says to win over consumers, you must stay true to your brand and be deliberate.
SafeguardsKimberly Weisul New Updates: What Loan Forgiveness Will Look LikeThe latest guideline refinements offer more clarity -- but will still leave some business owners guessing.
Covid Resource CenterEmily Canal & Burt Helm Seasonal Businesses Brace for a Difficult SummerMemorial Day weekend typically kicks off the start of a busy summer for Maine's seasonal businesses. This year, it finds them scrambling to stay open.
Covid Resource CenterEmily Canal Which States Got the Most PPP Funding?Less populous states got disproportionate levels of funding in both tranches of the Paycheck Protection Program, in part because their lenders were local.
Inc. 5000Emily Canal When This Startup Lost Its Customers, It Started a Whole New Business in a WeekThe pandemic wiped out most of the SnapBar's photo booth business. In response, the founders immediately launched a gift box service that also helps other local companies.
Cash FlowDiana Ransom Small-Biz Wish List: 5 Ways the PPP Could Change for the BetterLawmakers are expected to vote next week on the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which could be transformative for the Paycheck Protection Program.
Coping With FailureLarry Robertson To Persevere, Focus on Balance Instead of SuccessThe best businesses don't operate in extremes. They see and seek balance. Always.
Small to FastEmily Canal What You Need to Know About Joining a Virtual Accelerator NowMichael Seibel from Y Combinator has a message for entrepreneurs: The pandemic hasn't scared off investors.
MarketingSophie Downes Seth Godin Wants You to Act Like a HumanIn Inc.'s 'Real Talk' virtual event, the marketing guru advised business owners to get back to basics.
Covid Resource CenterNatalie Nixon What You Can Learn From the Airline Industry's FailureThe industry's ongoing chaos provides valuable lessons for entrepreneurs in any industry.
Covid Resource CenterEmily Canal Daniel Lubetzky Reveals How Optimism Is Key to SurvivalThe Kind Snacks founder and guest 'Shark Tank' judge also offered three tips for enduring the pandemic, including conserving your resources.
Covid Resource CenterSoren Kaplan How Consulting Will Likely Change Because of the PandemicThe consulting industry was already being disrupted before the coronavirus. Now the disruption is accelerating.
Cash FlowDiana Ransom SBA Clarifies Its PPP Loans in 4 Important Ways With the release of its Paycheck Protection loan forgiveness application, the U.S. Small Business Administration sheds light on several long-standing questions.
SafeguardsLindsay Blakely Fear of Returning to Work: When You're Ready but Your Employees Are NotYou may be ready to reopen, but chances are some of your employees are still dealing with fear and anxiety.
Covid Resource CenterCarol Sankar 3 Ways You Can Help Other Small Businesses Outlast the PandemicThe efforts you take now could save another business.
HiringJoe Galvin How to Prepare for Hiring in the Post-Pandemic WorldThe Covid-19 crisis is reshaping the hiring landscape. Here's what you can expect in the future.
New Loan and Tax ReliefKevin J. Ryan PPP Loan Rules Could Soon Get an OverhaulIn Inc.'s exclusive National Small Business Town Hall, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's policy chief discussed some of the new rules Congress is now debating.
Covid Resource CenterDavid Finkel How to Authentically Connect and Help Clients Through Covid-19How can you help your clients both beyond and through this coronavirus situation?
StrategyEmily Canal Rebecca Minkoff's 5 Tips for Weathering a DownturnKeep trying new things and be honest if things don't work out.
Covid Resource CenterInc. staff Watch: Rebecca Minkoff on Designing Your PivotCheck out the highlights from Inc.'s latest Real Talk: Business Reboot webinar, in which fashion entrepreneur Rebecca Minkoff shares tips for how to pivot during a crisis.
Covid Resource CenterKimberly Weisul The Result of PPP Confusion: Billions of Dollars Remain UntappedThe second round of stimulus money has lasted longer than anyone suspected it would.
SafeguardsDiana Ransom Why Some Small Businesses Are Rethinking Their PPP LoansAs business owners across the country finally receive Paycheck Protection loans, many are now unsure what they signed up for.
Company CultureMatt Haber How to Hire During a PandemicNo handshakes. No office tours. No getting-to-know-you lunches. Some companies are still in hiring mode right now--and they're finding new ways to figure out if a candidate will be a good fit.
SafeguardsEmily Canal Exclusive: Inc. Small-Biz Survey Reveals Top Concerns About ReopeningWhile many small-business owners say they are quickly running out of money, their main concern about reopening is employee safety.
SafeguardsCameron Albert-Deitch These Tech Companies Want to Help You Reopen Your Office SafelySalesforce and others are developing software aimed at equipping businesses with the plans they need to return to their regular workplaces.
Small to FastEmily Canal How to Start a Business in a Downturn From 2 Founders Who Did ItBirchbox's Katia Beauchamp and Twilio's Jeff Lawson offer harrowing details about launching amid the financial crisis--and how it actually helped their companies succeed.
PPP: Changes ExpectedKevin J. Ryan How to Get Your PPP Loan Forgiven, When to Give It Back, and What's Coming NextIn Inc.'s exclusive National Small Business Town Hall, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's policy chief discusses a range of new issues many business owners now face.
Working From HomeInc. staff Watch: Proven Rules for Managing Remotely, Tested Over 20 YearsCheck out the highlights from Inc.'s latest Real Talk: Business Reboot webinar with Jason Fried, co-founder and CEO of remote software-maker Basecamp.
Cash FlowDiana Ransom How the PPP Is Failing America's Small BusinessesWhen the U.S. government authorized the now $669 billion forgivable loan program at the end of March, it was heralded as a lifeline for besieged small businesses. It is not that.
Covid Resource CenterKimberly Weisul Counting on Loan Forgiveness? What You Need to KnowThe government had promised to issue more guidance for Paycheck Protection loans by April 26. Borrowers are still waiting.
