Posts Tagged ‘covid-19’

Merchant Maverick’s latest report contains a clear finding: customer-facing service jobs easily replaced by technology will disappear at a stunning rate. Seven job categories affected by technological advancements are estimated to drop nearly 20% on average by 2029. This means that roughly one out of every five employees who leaves one of these jobs over the next decade will not be replaced.

Can your small business get multiple EIDL loans? Can you increase your EIDL size? Find out if it’s possible to get more relief funding from the EIDL program.

As Merchant Maverick’s latest report, the “Highest Paying Industries For Gig Economy Jobs In 2021” demonstrates clearly, most of the premium gig economy industries require a large initial outlay of resources, whether in the form of cash or time. Read on for a look at what it takes to break into and succeed at the best, most high-paying side hustles.

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been harsh, particularly on small businesses. Fortunately, there have been a number of loan and grant programs open to small business owners to offer financial help during these tough times, one being EIDL.

With Round 2 of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ready to kick-off the second week of January for community-based lenders, businesses may be wondering where they should go to apply for a first or second draw PPP loan. For many businesses, the most natural place to apply will be their bank. Read on for a list of the top banks with which to apply for a second round PPP loan.

Guidance for the new and improved program was released January 6, 2021, with the program expected to be online by January 21. With thousands of small businesses under unprecedented stress, you can expect demand for these programs will be extremely high.

A second round of PPP funding has been approved by Congress for 2021. Want to apply for a PPP loan online? Here are the best online lenders participating in the second round of PPP loans.

The second round of PPP grants $284 billion to business owners in the form of forgivable loans. As government mandates continue to keep some businesses shuttered or under strict regulations, a PPP loan could be just what you need to keep your business on track in 2021, regardless of whether or not you participated in the first round.

Esty shop owner and quilter Michelle Beyer sells her creations on Etsy and creates custom-order pieces. Beyer has been using the free time provided by the COVID-19 pandemic to hone her craft. Read on for more details about Beyer’s quilting business and how it has adapted to the ongoing pandemic.

The Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA) projects a positive future for the US bowling industry, as COVID continues and beyond. Read on for a look at how bowling alleys are surviving, and what the bowling community is doing to stay together.