La pandemia, las protestas, la falta de liderazgo, la economía en declive y la poca confianza en el mercado, han hecho la negociación de un arrendamiento comercial un problema financiero grande para los propietarios de pequeñas empresas. Como vemos todos los días en las noticias, las pequeñas empresas están a la vanguardia de los toques de queda y los cierres obligatorios. … [More]
How Small-Business Owners Are Negotiating Their Lease with Commercial Landlords during COVID-19
The pandemic, protests, lack of leadership, declining economy and low confidence in the market have made negotiating a commercial lease a major financial problem for small-business owners. As we see every day in the news, small businesses are at the forefront of stay-at-home orders, curfews and mandated closures. Most cannot afford to wait for these major obstacles to pass, … [More]
More than $748M in Arizona Unemployment Assistance Issued Last Week, Highest Ever
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced the availability of Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), which provides a 13-week extension of benefits to individuals who have exhausted their state unemployment insurance (UI) and remain unemployed. PEUC launched on June 7. “While Arizona is safely reopening, there is still a significant need for … [More]
Loan Program Adjusted for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

The Federal Reserve Board on Monday expanded its Main Street Lending Program to allow more small and medium-sized businesses to be able to receive support. The Board lowered the minimum loan amount, raised the maximum loan limit, adjusted the principal repayment schedule to begin after two years, and extended the term to five years, providing borrowers with greater flexibility … [More]
Return to Work: Trust and Transparency are Keys to Renewal in Reentry
“The new phase that we’re entering is almost like a spaceship coming back to Earth,” Adam says. “We are reentering mid-pandemic. People are wearing masks at work, not able to huddle up physically even if they're in the same office.” People accustomed to seeing each other daily for long periods have been apart and changed due to their unique circumstances. How organizations … [More]
Doctor’s Top Tips for Making Your Workplace Safe
The offices, warehouses, and manufacturing plants that America’s workers are starting to return to may look the same as they did months ago, but the feel inside will be largely different. The coronavirus has changed the workplace environment as we knew it for the foreseeable future. Companies welcoming back employees to their facilities are subject to a duty of care that … [More]
How Businesses Are Implementing the CDC Guidelines to Reopen Safely
As reopening across America is underway, many businesses are left wondering if they are doing enough to follow CDC guidelines to keep their workers and customers safe while making a profit. This is one of the many challenges small businesses will have to overcome soon to regain confidence in the marketplace. The CDC has published guidelines and decision tools to safely reopen … [More]
Small Business Administration Updates on PPP and EDIL
The Small Business Administration Arizona, today, released the following updates for Arizona small businesses related to the PPP LOan and EDIL Loan programs SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions The SBA, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application (Spanish … [More]
Child Care, Youth Sports Can Resume with Guidance
Governor Doug Ducey and Arizona Department of Health Service Director Dr. Cara Christ today provided public health updates for Arizonans, including issuing guidance for organized youth sports and activities to resume. The Governor also signed an Executive Order increasing collaboration among Arizona hospitals and ensuring patient transfers can take place smoothly and … [More]
Hands-Free Door Adapters & Modular Sneeze Guards Boost Safety and Morale at Work
Businesses looking for quick, effective ways to protect employees and customers, as well as enhance their feeling of well-being, can now access Hands-Free Door Adapters and Sneeze Guards from Indow. These innovations help reduce disease transmission in the workplace. Indow Hands-Free Door Adapters allow people to open doors with their forearms instead of their hands. They’re … [More]












