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At the end of March, the federal government committed $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability, or CARES Act. Under the PPP, ...

Furniture stores are reopening around the country, joining some that never closed except where legally required. My feedback so far, including from my nephew David who runs a store in Tennessee, is that traffic is less than overwhelming, but those ...

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The good news? We know what is critical in driving a healthy, resilient recovery. Evidence is overwhelming that recovery rests on our small businesses and new businesses. More good news? Great things are afoot for Idaho entrepreneurs (google “Global Entrepreneurship ...

As the global community grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, events that were once considered mainstays have been canceled, rescheduled or moved to a virtual format. Now that many regional stay-at-home orders are being lifted, where does that leave the events ...

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“Change is the only constant in life,” asserted ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus. While we can understand this intellectually, our emotional reactions to change can be very powerful — and sometimes paralyzing. These four strategies can help your small business remain relevant and profitable ...

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After nearly two months of rolling shutdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across all industries are preparing or beginning to resume operations in ways that prioritize the health and safety of the public and their workforce. Following the ...

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CHARLOTTE, NC — Reader Question: There is substantial information available on the web, the library, magazines and newspapers regarding home values. I’m not sure what to believe, or not believe, as the sources of the information can be vague, conflicting ...

With so many of us working from home, we’ve decided to put together a list of tips and tricks to make your next virtual meeting your best one yet! 1.   Aim high! So that we see your eyes and not ...

Many are working remotely due to COVID-19, but this precaution could actually increase the risk that your company loses potential intellectual property rights. As professionals turn to LinkedIn, Facebook, Skype, Zoom and other popular tools to reach clients and prospects, ...

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In late February, when the United States had merely 100 positive cases of COVID-19, I advised employers to (1) recognize that they would play a big role in any pandemic to help or hurt efforts to slow the spread of ...