McDonald’s May Close Dining Rooms Again Due to Rising COVID Cases
McDonald's franchise owners may be asked to close their dining rooms to customers due to a recent rise in COVID cases, according to a Reuters report.
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The Second Most Popular Online Marketplace May Surprise You
Etsy, the second most popular online marketplace, has become something of a holy grail for smaller businesses.
Women’s Business Centers Get $2.7 Million in SBA Grants
SBA has issued 14 grant awards to organizations across the US in a drive to support women-owned businesses impacted by Covid-19.
Auto Chip Shortage Has New Car Lots Empty, Boom for Used Car Dealers
The lack of silicon chips, with their integrated circuits of microprocessors, have put the brakes on new vehicles and used vehicle sales.
38% of Remote Workers Routinely Work from Their Bed
38% of remote workers routinely work from their bed. And while working from bed might have its benefits, the disadvantages far outweigh them.
In the News: The Fate of Gig Workers Still Not Clear in California
The fate of gig workers is still not clear in California as judge rules Proposition 22 is unconstitutional in the latest court battle.
Walmart GoLocal is a White Label Delivery Service for Small Businesses
Walmart recently announced its new GoLocal delivery service to help businesses of all sizes deliver their goods to customers.
Judge Rules California Proposition 22 is Unconstitutional – So Now What?
A California Supreme Court judge ruled on Aug. 20 that Proposition 22 is unconstitutional.
19 Small Businesses Awarded Space Force Money
The Space Force President Trump help establish as the sixth branch of the U.S. Armed Forces has awarded $32 million in contracts to startups and small businesses.
NYC Restaurants Sue Bill de Blasio over Vaccine Passport Requirement
A restaurant owners’ association, three individual restaurants and two fitness venues filed a lawsuit against NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio.
More than 340,000 Small Businesses Use PPP Loan Forgiveness Tool in its First 2 Weeks
The SBA says more than 340,000 small businesses used the PPP loan forgiveness tool in its first two weeks as more businesses apply.
18% of Remote Workers Only Spend 1 Hour a Day on Core Job Functions
18% of remote workers spend just one hour a day working on core job tasks. 83% of people working from home spend 1 – 3 hours a day fixing errors.
