COVID-19 Archives - Page 9 of 15

Guardian

Yes, some US small business owners actually support the $600 weekly benefit

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) About 30 million unemployed Americans are now on tenterhooks waiting to see if the $600-a-week federal

Gene MarksAugust 9, 2020

Guardian

The Senate’s stimulus proposal looks good for small businesses

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) The Republican-controlled Senate released its proposal for further aiding small businesses during this unprecedented downturn caused by the…

Gene MarksJuly 29, 2020

Uncategorized Washington Times

The media’s portrayal of small businesses closing is insulting

(This post originally appeared on The Washington Times) Recently, financial services firm Lending Tree published a report that gravely warned

Gene MarksJuly 27, 2020

Entrepreneur

Is 2020 The Worst Year Ever?

(This post originally appeared on Entrepreneur) Think 2020 has been bad so far? Imagine living in 536 A.D.

Gene MarksJuly 20, 2020

Guardian

How will we know the US economy is recovering? Here’s what I’m watching

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Is the pandemic over? Not even close.

Gene MarksJuly 10, 2020

The Hill

If small businesses are suffering so much, why is $130 billion in Paycheck Protection money still available?

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) Are small businesses really suffering? That depends on the business.

Gene MarksJuly 9, 2020

Guardian

For small business owners, the pandemic proves it: millennials were right

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) For years, many business owners my age – in our 50s, which by some accounts is about the average age…

Gene MarksJuly 5, 2020

Guardian

Is it ethical for businesses to raise prices amid Covid-19? Of course it is

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) Last month, a popular restaurant in Chicago drew attention after adding a 26% “Covid surcharge” to

Gene MarksJune 30, 2020

The Hill

Why many small businesses are to blame for rising coronavirus cases

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) We're all hearing the numbers: Coronavirus cases are rising. There’s no need to repeat them here.

Gene MarksJune 29, 2020

Philly.com

A little known clause in the CARES Act can mean big savings for some small businesses

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) When the CARES Act was passed back in late March, much attention was paid to the relief given to…

Gene MarksJune 29, 2020