Small Business

Now nearly four months into COVID-19, it’s becoming clear how big a hole the pandemic created in the airline experience. And the next three to four months could be just as telling as the last.

Tom Ivory, the founder of the Baker Street Bread Co. in Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill section, fought a valiant effort for years to rein in bank fees by imposing a minimum credit card purchase of $10. But more customers wanted to go cashless, and Ivory eventually relented and accepted plastic for any transaction, no matter how […]

As organizations begin to re-evaluate risks in the context of the “new normal,” businesses will need to take steps to identify and minimize risks that may once have been controlled in at least three key areas.

The Re-Entry Readiness Framework consists of a comprehensive workplace re-entry strategy coupled with a customizable risk analytics tool, which can be tailored by the business for varying risk profiles and tolerances to help guide decisions regarding ...

The SBA has again amended its Criminal History Rule. The new changes vastly expand the number of businesses that are eligible for PPP loans under the CARES Act.

The current allowable DTC rules for distilleries (8 states), breweries (10 states), and retailers (16 states) are substantially different than those for wineries (46) states. Whereas wineries can ship directly to 97% of the U.S. population, ...

The program is set to close on June 30, so there are only a few days left in the program. With billions of dollars still available, this is a unique opportunity for small businesses to access funding that has the opportunity to be completely forgiven.

Shipments that cross international borders are often subject to customs duties or tariffs, but sometimes they aren’t. The product being shipped may be tax exempt. Or, the value of the shipment may be under the country ...