There’s no easy way to say this: America’s small businesses are dying. Small businesses in some industries—retail, restaurant, travel, hospitality—now can be considered an endangered species. If you want to help them survive, if you want your own small business to survive, the most important thing you can do is simple: wear a mask. Wear …
Seven Steps to Recession-Proof Your Small Business
Blame COVID-19: the US officially entered a recession in February. I suspect that’s not news to you and your small business, as small businesses have been on the front line of this downturn, struggling to survive. In fact, since the shut-down, it’s estimated that over 100,000 small businesses have closed their doors for good. I …
Small Biz Update: PPP Loan Changes Coming?
FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT NEXT WEEK Please join me for my Facebook Live event: Tuesday, June 2nd, 1pm EDT/10am PDT Update on PPP, financing, and strategies to help your business survive. Go here to join or to watch later. And if someone forwarded you this newsletter, you should sign up here. MARK YOUR CALENDARS June 9th I’ll be …
Money, Money, Money in your Small Business
Virtually every small business owner worries about money. But in this Covid-19 environment, with such an uncertain future, managing money is even more critical now for your small business survival. So how should you spend your money now? First: a couple of basic things to remember. Cash is king. If the three most significant things …
Small Biz Update: PPP Loan Forgiveness Strategies
FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT THIS WEEK Please join me for my Facebook Live event: Tuesday 1pm EDT/10am PDT Update on PPP, financing, and strategies to help your business survive. Go here to join or to watch later. And if someone forwarded you this newsletter, you should sign up here. PPP loan forgiveness strategies For those of you …
Small Biz Update: More Money Coming
TWO FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS Please join me for one of two Facebook Live events this week Tuesday 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT: my own Facebook Live Update on funding sources and tips for long-term business survival. Go here to join or to watch after the event. Tuesday 5 pm EDT/2 pm PDT: Facebook Live with …
Small Biz Update: Roundup of Funding Sources
TWO FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS Please join me for one of two Facebook Live events next week Tuesday 1pm EDT/10am PDT: my own Facebook Live Update on funding sources and tips for long-term business survival. Go here to join or to watch after the event. Tuesday 4pm EDT/1pm PDT: Facebook Live with LocalIQ “Retaining & Gaining …
Small Biz Update: Saving Your Business
Facebook Live: today—Tuesday, April 14, I will be holding a Facebook Live at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT to give you updates on funding issues, answer questions, and importantly—discuss how to ensure your business’s survival. PLEASE JOIN ME. And if someone forwarded you this newsletter, you should sign up here. SMALL BUSINESS/SELF-EMPLOYED SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES Yes, …
Daily Update: Update on PPP
Today, just a short update to keep you posted on some developments regarding the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) forgiveable loan program that virtually all small businesses and the self-employed are entitled to. You can find earlier newsletters with specifics about how to apply and how to qualify on my blog at PlanningShop.com/blog. Remember: I am …
