As 2020 showed, inflexible businesses struggle when the unexpected happens. No one could have predicted the specifics of the disasters from last year, but the principle of disruption is not unique to the pandemic. New competitors, political unrest, industry changes, and evolving consumer expectations can all force businesses to reimagine how they deliver their services.
That creativity looks different for every business, but a few common themes can help companies across the board insulate themselves from risk while opening up new opportunities for potential revenue.
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Small business owners faced with tough hiring decisions | Fox Business
Cornerstone Macro chief economist Nancy Lazar argues the U.S. job outlook will improve in 2021 due to 'pent-up' coronavirus vaccine rollout demand. She also discusses her outlook for the U.S. dollar and inflation.
As the U.S. economy undergoes an uneven recovery from the virus pandemic , many small business owners face a tough decision on whether and when to take on employees .
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Gardner would like to build her company back up, but the virus is still raging and the future for children’s group activities is still uncertain. She’s worried about the summer of 2021 being a repeat of 2020.
Peraton Announces New Business Sectors and Executives | State | insidenova.com
HERNDON, Va. , Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After the successful completion of Peraton's transformational acquisition of Northrop Grumman's integrated mission support and IT solutions business on February 1 , Peraton has aligned the company around four business sectors and appointed five new members to its executive leadership team.
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Additionally, Peraton has created three new executive leadership roles to support program excellence, strategy execution, and a holistic approach to diversity, equity and inclusion:
Powell area contractor receives permit for business | Powell Tribune
When Spencer and Cindy Fry started a business on their property in mid-2019, they had no idea they needed a review and permission from the Park County government.
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“We were uneducated on special use permits,” Spencer Fry explained to county commissioners last month.
The county issued an informal notice of violation in April and the Frys worked to get in-line with the regulations. That included seeking a special use permit for their business, which county commissioners approved at a Jan. 19 meeting.
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McKinsey agrees to pay nearly $600M over opioid crisis | Business News | scnow.com
FILE - This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. The global business consulting firm McKinsey & Company has agreed to a $573 million settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. An announcement is expected Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021.
"We deeply regret that we did not adequately acknowledge the tragic consequences of the epidemic unfolding in our communities," McKinsey Global Managing Partner Kevin Sneader said in a statement Thursday, noting the company cooperated with investigations. "With this agreement, we hope to be part of the solution to the opioid crisis in the U.S."
Stradling Chooses OnePlace Marking & Business Development from Intapp as its All-in-One
Implementation Allows the Corporate Finance and Litigation Firm to Focus on Client Communications and Business Strategy
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Founded in 1975 to serve Southern California's emerging growth companies, Stradling works with public and private companies across the western United States to provide innovative solutions for securities, finance, private equity, M&A, litigation, and public finance needs. The firm's high profile financing work led Stradling to be recognized among the Top 25 Most Active Law Firms in VC Deals in 2020.
Besides PPP, where small businesses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware can get relief
We're still in the darkest days of this pandemic. But most economists are expecting a recovery by mid-year. Unfortunately, that's little comfort to a small business owner struggling to survive right now. Hopefully, the federal and state relief listed above will get us through that. Please note that many of these programs are impacted by various federal stimulus programs and the availability of funds cannot be guaranteed. It's key to act fast and pay attention to application closing dates.
Middleborough Business Resource Center serves Middleborough-based small businesses
The community welcomes a new division of the Middleborough Office of Economic and Community Development, the Middleborough Business Resource Center (MBRC).
MBRC serves Middleborough-based small businesses, supporting them in a variety of ways, and hopes to become a one-stop-shop for business owners.
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"The primary goal of the program is to help small businesses in Middleboro, businesses looking to move to Middleboro, or individuals contemplating starting a new business," Chalif says.
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