COVID-19 brings beer boom and bust
Beer sales are up, but not all breweries are benefiting. Here's what Colorado is drinking and how the state’s fabled craft brewers are innovating to stay afloat.
First Southwest Bank secures grants for eight small businesses
First Southwest Bank secured the grants through the National Community Investment FundCares Initiative, a grant program designed to help small business customers of Community Development Financial Institution banks which have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
From Illegal to Essential: Which cannabis companies will survive COVID-19
Because it’s impossible to predict the future, a focus on responsible growth, compliance and culture will help ensure the success of any cannabis business—coronavirus crisis or not.
How to build community for employees while working from home
COVID-19 has fast-tracked businesses to launch and enable remote workforces, yet they are discovering the challenges that come from the lack of physical presence in an office. Running meetings differently can create renewed sense of community.
A COVID-19 survival guide for small businesses
Trillions of dollars are being pumped into the U.S. economy to stave off collapse, while Colorado is slowly reopening from lockdown. Here’s how economists recommend that entrepreneurs respond to these uncertain times.
Property management firm tackles tenant uncertainty with new liaison
Anticipating the difficulties in the event of prolonged unemployment, Atlas Real Estate designated a liaison specifically to keep communication lines open with tenants facing financial hardship.
Holding out hope for summer recovery: The impact of COVID-19 on tourism
Tourism in Colorado accounts for more than $1 billion in tax revenue each year, but that revenue source has ground to a halt, with tourism spending in the state down 84% year-over-year as of April 10.
State ag leader: Outbreak has exposed long-existing challenges
Even in the best of times, uncertainty is a fact of life for Colorado’s farmers and ranchers. The repercussions of COVID-19 are just an extension of perennial concerns like weather and fluctuating market prices.
The future of restaurants is clouded by restrictions, fears
Along with travel-tourism, no Colorado industry has suffered more as a result of COVID-19 restrictions than restaurants. And as layoffs in state's restaurant industry surpass 150,000, uncertainty abounds. Here's what the head of the Colorado Restaurant Association had to say about it.
SBA issues new guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
SBA, in consultation with Treasury, will promptly issue rules and guidance, a modified borrower application form, and a modified loan forgiveness application implementing these legislative amendments to the PPP.
Social media pandemic growth solutions for small businesses
Here are some surefire, helpful tips for your small business to have social media guide you through these unprecedented coronavirus waters.
The less said the better (sometimes)
Rather than overwhelm customers and clients with daily reminders that “we’re all in this together,” consider saying nothing. While this is not your typical public relations advice, right now, it’s worthwhile communication that will speak volumes to your audience.