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27
Apr

By: Ariel Burress Business, Life No Comments

Why Small Business Sunday Should Be Every Weekend: The True Value of Shopping Local

Improving Your Local Economy and 7 Other Reasons to Start Supporting Local Businesses

When possible, I try to eat at local restaurants. These local restaurants tend to be smaller than the big brands. This has multiple effects to my perception. I feel that the owner loves cooking and has a passion for making the food. I feel that the team knows me as a person, rather than just “table #6”. Some restaurants even know my order before I sit down to eat. I feel that the food is better because more care was taken to prepare it. I also believe that they use healthier local food to prepare their meals. Local restaurants make my city unique. I want to support local restaurants because would be a shame to lose such unique talent. If I know the owner personally, then it makes me want to help support them that much more.

27
Apr

By: Ariel Burress Business No Comments

Keeping Your Business Afloat During the Recent Market Downturn

Getting Past the Hard Times: Keeping Your Business Up and Running

Many businesses have been affected by the recent pandemic. For the last few weeks, companies have had to shut down or scale back. Sheltering at home is an important step in saving lives. That does not make this process any easier. Here is how to keep your business afloat during this difficult time.

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24
Apr

By: Ariel Burress Business, Productivity 1 Comment

The Essential Online Tools That Your Work-From-Home Team Needs Today

Six of the Best Apps That Revolutionize the Way We Work Remotely

Remote work was becoming a quickly growing trend in the last 5 years. Since the start of the outbreak this year, more and more teams are having to work from home. Working from home can be stressful and difficult for anyone. Here are 6 tools that can make the experience easier.

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23
Apr

By: Ariel Burress Business No Comments

Coronavirus Relief Options – the Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act and SBA Loans

Do Not Risk Your Business. Find Out if You Are Eligible for the Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans.

With the stay at home order, many businesses are seeing slow, or even no, sales. Employees may not be allowed to work, or customers may be staying home. Right now, businesses need economic assistance. The CARES ACT SBA 7(A) Loans are a form of relief created by Congress.

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