PPP Loan Application Deadline Extended to August 8
President Trump signed a bill into law on July 4 extending the PPP loan application deadline to August 8.
Small Business News
34% Working from Home Have Lockdown Lethargy
A recent survey found 34% of employees in one country suffering from a condition termed lockdown lethargy. And productivity has been up and down for weeks.
New Editor X from Wix Improves Web Design Capabilities
A new tool from Wix called Editor X allows business users the ability to have more control over the look and feel of their websites.
How Effective is Your Customer Communication During the Pandemic?
Matt Metzger of Mitel sits for an interview with Barry Moltz on the latest Small Business Radio Show to talk about your communications during the pandemic.
Count Me In Founder Reignites Non-profit to Fund Women Owned Small Business
Count Me In is undergoing a revival to help women owned small businesses through the pandemic. We spoke with the founder Nell Merlino to find out more.
In the News – New Food Service Tools Help Restaurants Match Latest Consumer Trends
Two companies released tools for restaurant owners to adapt to the touchless customer service trend created by the COVID pandemic response.
Unused Assets Cost American Companies $55 Billion in March and April
New data shows unused business assets - like empty offices or company vehicles that don't move - in March and April totaled $55 billion.
Thimble Partners with Angie’s List to Provide Short-Term Small Business Insurance
Angies List and Thimble recently joined forces to provide affordable insurance coverage for small business at competitive rates.
67% of Companies Expect Work From Home to Be Permanent or Long-Lasting
A new survey finds a majority of companies believe employees may be in a work from home situation permanently following the pandemic response.
86% of Consumers Want a Local Business to Continue Pandemic Services Like Curbside Pickup
Nearly every small business plans to continue offering new ways for companies to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic.
80% of Small Business Owners Say Pandemic Hurt Business – 55% Feel Positive About Future
Nearly every small business got adversely affected by the pandemic but a majority remain optimistic.
