How to Support Your Local Small Businesses During The COVID-19 Epidemic
For the past two to three weeks, the COVID-19 outbreak has impacted every part of our daily lives. From going to the movies to visiting local bars, many of the activities we are used to are on pause. This drastic change has heavily impacted...
Find Economic Relief for Your Business in the Wake of COVID-19 with These Resources from the SBA – Ashley Bell, White House Advisor
In today's special segment, we're pleased to welcome back Mr. Ashley Bell, who is the White House Policy Advisor on entrepreneurship and innovation. Ashley also serves as Regional Administrator for SBA Region IV, and today he discusses the federal and state resources that small...
IRS Defers 2020 Tax Payments by 90 Days Due to Coronavirus
At President Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force Hold Briefing on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced changes for tax season aimed at bringing relief to individuals and businesses during these uncertain times. While ordinarily taxes must be filed by April 15th--unless extra time...
COVID-19: Should You Close Your Business Doors?
COVID-19, a novel form of the CoronaVirus, is rapidly changing how we interact on many levels. From social distancing to canceled events, our lives are being restructured from the ground up.
Three Categories of Consideration
There are three categories of small businesses making tough calls right...
The Trump Administration Provides Economic Relief for Small Business Owners Through Low-Interest Loans
The novel coronavirus has impacted the United States, as well as countries on every continent except for Antarctica. This respiratory illness has changed every facet of the daily lives of individuals. However, one way that many may not have foreseen the impact of the...
5 Tips for Working from Home During a Quarantine
If you're staying at home to promote social distancing or as a way to help minimize the spread of a virus, it's important to remember that working from home can be very different from working in an office setting. Many successful professionals enjoy working...
Four Thriving Industries in Metro Atlanta in 2020 and Beyond
In 2018, Georgia came in as the top state in the U.S. for small business climate by the National Federation of Independent Business. In 2019, Atlanta ranked as the ninth-best city to start a business by WalletHub. Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area has a lot going for...
Four Business Trends That Will Define the Atlanta Market in 2020
A decade has come to an end. Nevertheless, every end signals a new beginning and nowhere is this truer than in business. Every year brings new business ideas, economic fluctuations, and emerging trends. However, these aspects are even more pronounced when we begin to...
How the Georgians First Commission is Working to Address the Issues Facing Business Owners – Scott Hilton, Executive Director
It wasn’t too long ago that only 1 in 20 workers needed a license or a permit to pursue their chosen occupation. According to the Institute of Justice, today nearly 1 in 3 workers need a license to pursue their dream career. The Georgians...
10 of Atlanta’s Best Places to Shop Local on Small Business Saturday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are just around the corner and this year, the nationwide chains and big-box retailers are pulling out all the stops. However, instead of giving your business to the big names, we here at the Atlanta Small Business Network hope...
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Get it Right so You Don’t Have to Make it Right – Scott McKain
On this segment of Advice From the Pros, best-selling author and business consultant, Scott McKain discusses how to consistently get it right for every single customer.
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What Attendees Can Expect From this Year’s Virtual TEDxAtlanta Conference – Jacqui Chew, Organizer
Between new businesses and the unexpected challenges, Atlanta continues to thrive as a city with a rich entrepreneurial spirit that drives many people here....
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2020 was a year of change, pivot and resilience for small businesses across the globe. Many small businesses had to assess and recalibrate by...