Given lags in official data releases, economists have studied "alternative data" measures of business exit resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Such measures are difficult to understand without historical context, so we review official data on business exit in recent decades. Business exit is ...
COVID-19business shutdownsItalymortalityGovernments around the world have adopted unprecedented policies to deal with COVID-19. This paper zooms in on business shutdowns and investigates their effectidoi:10.2139/ssrn.3683324Ciminelli, Gabriele
Now, the pace at which we have had to adapt due to COVID-19 will be the new gold standard — any slower, and you’re losing the race. And once digitisation is accomplished, you can set and run towards your fresh goal. You can ask: what’s the new imperative for us now? That’s...
As reflected in our 50-State reopening map (see below),every state in the country has now gone green— reopening some or all sectors of their economies. Yet as predicted when we went live with that post several weeks ago, with spikes in the pandemic in states around the country, many st...
If your salon, spa, or wellness facility needs to close temporarily due to COVID-19, take the opportunity to encourage your loyal customers to prebook their next appointment for when you plan to be open again. Check out our guide to make sure you make the most of your reopening. ...
suggest that the amount of cash on hand has increased since April 2020. For example, during the week of October 4, 2020, 26.9 percent of small businesses reported having cash on hand sufficient for more than three months of business operations, compared to 16.7 percent dur...
However, COVID-19 has changed even the very nature of business – how people sell/buy and how organizations interact with clients. According to Accenture, where people work, how employees deliver relevant customer experiences, and channels through which employees interact among themselves within the ...
To finalize, look at which location won the most votes in these four questions, and include that information in your final deliberations about which place should remain open while others are closed. Guidance on consolidating GMB listings from Google Gold Product Expert, Krystal Taing COVID-19 ha...
Information on State and Federal legislation pertaining to COVID-19. News & Updates Current news and updates on programs and initiatives Local Organizations that can help Contact information in all 15 U.P. counties that can provide further assistance to businesses. ...
Learn how to prepare your business for the impact of COVID-19. See if you qualify for U.S. federal funds, learn where you can get or give financial help, and find other valuable resources.