Jules Pieri started The Grommet to spotlight original products made by small businesses. But she believes many makers will shutter because of their dependence on Amazon.
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JJ Ramberg Launches New Podcast App for Those Stuck at Home During Pandemic
The former TV host and her brother combine forces (again) on Goodpods, a podcast player and social network.
Small Businesses Nervously Wait for ‘Dollars in Hand’
After a rollercoaster experience applying for loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, women-owned businesses wonder how soon they’ll get funds.
Here’s a Look at the Post-Pandemic Business Picture
Yes, the world is still in flux, but there are things we know for sure, writes Barbara Weltman.
Please Distract Me: 5 Viral Videos Made by Funny Women
Thank you, ladies, for keeping us entertained during challenging times.
Baby Horses Are Still Being Born: Running a Horse Sanctuary During Coronavirus
For Lynn Hummer, founder of Pregnant Mare Rescue, her work continues amidst shelter-in-place orders.
A Sewing School Goes Live on Instagram, Making Masks
Her Manhattan studio shuttered due to coronavirus, Kristine Frailing of the New York Sewing Center is teaching classes from her Brooklyn apartment.
Zoom and the Downward Dog: Yogis Connect With Students Online
The coronavirus outbreak forces yoga and fitness studio owners to move quickly to Zoom, Instagram and other platforms to sustain their businesses.
For Event Planners, Cancelations Are the New Normal
Coronavirus could decimate an industry of independent business owners who pride themselves on maintaining control over chaos.
Dealing With Supply-Chain Disruptions, Thanks to Coronavirus
Women entrepreneurs who sell products say they’re facing serious delays or production halts.
She’s Helping to Revitalize Formerly Abandoned Spaces with Socially-Conscious Businesses
Antoinette Marie Johnson’s creative agency Cohere has transformed over 8M square feet of space in communities across America with projects in real estate, hospitality and food.
5 Surprising Tax Rules Every Business Owner Should Know
Turns out, not everything is deductible.
How Do I Figure Out Estimated Tax Payments?
Tax expert Barbara Weltman has advice for self-employed business owners and sole proprietors on what they can expect to owe — and how to calculate it without penalty.
Nobody Likes Change. But Here’s How Businesses Can Prepare for Economic Shifts in 2020
It’s essential for small business owners to stay abreast of world events, legislation, technology and more. Here’s how.
5 Social Media Trends To Watch in 2020
Trends define the world of marketing in social media. Here are some predicted trends to watch out for in 2020.