It was not an easy decision for House of Ruff owner CJ Tomlinson to open her doors again in the midst of a pandemic, but she knew it was the right one.
Coronavirus Crisis
As a global pandemic shuts down the world, we’ll be talking to women entrepreneurs about how they’re managing their small businesses amid supply-chain disruption, social isolation and a host of unprecedented challenges.
Want to Launch a Business From Home? Here Are 9 Socially Distanced Startup Ideas
Think entrepreneurship might be for you? Now could be the time to find out. Here are small business ideas you can launch while quarantined.
Colorado Bookstore Owner Raises $50K in 48 Hours on GoFundMe
The Bookworm of Edwards in Edwards, Colorado — population 10,000 — has been fueled by its fiercely loyal community during the pandemic.
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.
A Dash of Optimism from The Queen: ‘We Will Succeed’ in Fighting Coronavirus
As the pandemic rages on, the monarch urged England — and the world — to stay strong while socially distancing.
The Ugly, Lovely Effects of the Coronavirus Crisis on Beauty Businesses
How are the women entrepreneurs behind small firms selling skincare and hair products, makeup and more navigating a time when customers are no longer seeing – well, anyone?
Please Distract Me: 5 Viral Videos Made by Funny Women
Thank you, ladies, for keeping us entertained during challenging times.
Hello Alice Offers $10,000 Emergency Grants for Small Businesses Affected by Coronavirus
The online resource wants to help small businesses run by women and others who traditionally have more challenges raising capital.
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.
Women Entrepreneurs: Need Legal Guidance? This Nonprofit Can Help
To help entrepreneurs better understand financial and legal options while navigating the coronavirus crisis, this woman-run nonprofit has launched a remote clinic.
This Indian Virologist Developed a Testing Kit for Coronavirus. Then She Gave Birth
India has one of the lowest rates of COVID-19 testing in the world. This woman virologist’s pioneering work – completed hours before having a child – will likely change that.
5 Tips for Parents Working Remotely With Kids at Home During Covid-19
No one ever said being a work-at-home parent during a global pandemic when the schools and daycare are closed was easy.
This Infectious Disease Specialist Has a New Consulting Firm, and Impeccable Timing
Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, who recently founded IPCWell to combat infectious diseases in nursing homes, never imagined her services would come during a global pandemic.
10 Books to Keep Your Mind Sharp During Quarantine
The Story Exchange staff shares recommendations for women entrepreneurs seeking feminist reads to pass the time.
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.
These Life Coaches Know How to Pivot During a Crisis — Here’s Their Advice
Katie DePaola and Liv Chapman, founders of Inner Glow Circle, relate some best — and positive — practices for businesses during uncertain times.
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.
Even Serena Williams Has Anxiety Over Self-Isolation
The tennis superstar revealed in a series of videos on TikTok that she is struggling with social distancing, and relayed anxiety about the health of her daughter.
Amid the Coronavirus Crisis, Oprah Debuts the New Show We Need
The media mogul aims to keep people informed and connected with her new offering, “Oprah Talks COVID-19.”
Prominent Women Entrepreneurs Offer Levity, Lessons During Global Pandemic
As social distancing becomes the new normal, famous women business owners offer encouragement to social media followers.
Working From Home During Coronavirus? Here Are Some Tips to Get You Through This
Business owners and employees are navigating uncharted waters, but expert Barbara Weltman says we are well prepared to work from home. We just need the right setup.