Tag: coronavirus

September 9, 2021

All across the world, COVID-19 has affected industries which in turn has also affected the influencer market. Regarding brands that are trying to make ends meet, around 69% of them have already chosen to cut down on their advertising budgets […]

December 8, 2020

In December 2016, Fortune and our then-sister publication, Time, took 100 CEOs from the world’s largest companies to Rome, to deliberate on things the private sector could do to address global social problems. The event culminated in an inspiring meeting […]

December 7, 2020

The story of U.S. inflation in 2021 could very well amount to this: It’s all a mirage. Americans are likely to see prices jump across a variety of sectors next year, thanks in part to COVID-19 vaccines that will potentially […]

November 18, 2020

Good morning. Bitcoin bulls have pushed the crypto currency to a near three-year high in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, on the equities front, Monday’s vaccine rally remains on pause as U.S. futures are mostly flat. They’re off their lows, […]

November 17, 2020

The coronavirus will fundamentally alter the way people travel for and conduct business, even after the pandemic is over, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Tuesday. “My prediction would be that over 50% of business travel and over 30% of days […]

September 8, 2020

Good morning. A risk-off mood continues to hang over the markets as U.S. futures—particularly, tech futures—lose ground, following European stocks lower. Let’s check in on the action. Markets update Asia The major Asia indexes are clinging to gains in afternoon […]

August 19, 2020

Good morning, Bull Sheeters. We are officially in a new bull market. The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Tuesday, erasing all pandemic-induced losses from the past six months. Next stop: the U.S. futures are edging higher again […]

August 14, 2020

From America’s big cities like Las Vegas to its small towns like Sumter, S.C., startups power new jobs. Other businesses tend to hire consistently from year to year, but startups manufacture entirely new positions. In 2019, startups less than a […]

August 12, 2020

The death knell for the fashion industry—heralded for years by analysts, pundits, and consumers alike—has finally arrived. Neiman Marcus, J. Crew, Centric Brands, and Brooks Brothers are only the beginning. PVH and Gap have both lost over $1 billion this […]

July 24, 2020

Bank of America at this juncture epitomizes a never-before-seen disparity between an economy that just underwent the fastest, deepest dive ever, and consumers who keep paying their bills as if the good times never stopped rolling. Like all of the […]

July 2, 2020

With the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic set to live with us for years to come, an increasing number of industries are beginning to feel the pressure of lost revenue and business. While there have been many instances of […]

May 21, 2020

The Coronavirus shutdown has changed just about everything in our world. Whether your business has been shutdown temporarily, is still operating as an essential business or is soon opening during one of the phases in your state, it is important […]

May 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the entire planet, possibly forever. As businesses adjust to the changing world, many are relying on a range of solutions, including digital remedies and software developers, to help them transition to the new reality and […]

May 18, 2020

Post-Pandemic Success Will Be Determined by What You Do Now, Not What You Do Post-Pandemic. No one ever thought that starting in this new decade, our booming economy and flourishing job market would be placed on “pause” due to a […]

May 1, 2020

When you run a small business it’s easy to want to focus on the big things. Things that will impact your revenue, or bring you publicity to get your name out there. Nobody plans for a crisis to happen, but […]

April 27, 2020

If the COVID pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that there is always a need for “Plan B.” Some people – even experts – will tell you if you want to succeed you need to always be in high gear, […]

April 27, 2020

On Friday, the State of Georgia declared a variety of businesses, including hair salons and gyms, could open their doors again even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage. This week, other states will follow suit. This situation poses a […]

April 22, 2020

Entrepreneurship is not about just starting a business, it’s about creating a solution that can add value to the life of others. And if you think your idea fits into this criteria during such an intense situation, it’s your time […]

April 20, 2020

Crisis preparedness is a competitive advantage, and what doesn’t kill your business should make it stronger. In March, more than 10 million Americans filed for unemployment as workers stayed home due to statewide lockdowns. The health emergency isn’t over, but […]

April 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a massive, unprecedented change in the way we live and do business. Offices and stores are having to close down. Supplies are running low. And people are losing their jobs—particularly gig economy jobs—at an […]