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The Kitchen Is Open (Sort of) With Branded Masks, Walk-Up Windows and Plexiglass Dividers
As the nation’s restaurants slowly get back to business amid the coronavirus crisis, we speak to owners about the process of re-opening.
Practical Ideas for Re-Opening Businesses in a Post-Pandemic World
Opening the doors won’t be easy, but companies can learn to operate safely for employees and customers, writes Barbara Weltman.
This Cat DNA Company Says Pandemic Sales Are Up. Really.
Anna Skaya founded Basepaws to help you get a little closer to your cat.
How 1 Woman Shipping Entrepreneur Pivoted Mid-Pandemic to Stay Open
Brenda Stoner’s shipping and logistics business, Pickup, took a significant hit when the novel coronavirus changed everything.
Is Love Pandemic-Proof? These Matchmakers Say Yes
The economic fallout from coronavirus is devastating. But matchmakers are cautiously optimistic that people will still use their services to find love.
Confirmed: Introverts Will Miss This Time
Believe it or not, there are some people who like being trapped in their home, writes The Story Exchange’s extrovert editor.
A Champion for Makers Reports Sales Spike, But Still Worries About Amazon
Jules Pieri started The Grommet to spotlight original products made by small businesses. But she believes many makers will shutter because of their dependence on Amazon.
A Bookstore With 10,000 Donors. A Famous Improv Club With ‘Wild’ Fans. Meet 5 Women-Owned Businesses on GoFundMe
Local businesses from around the country turn to the fundraising site to stay afloat during Covid-19.
JJ Ramberg Launches New Podcast App for Those Stuck at Home During Pandemic
The former TV host and her brother combine forces (again) on Goodpods, a podcast player and social network.
She Launched a Platform to Help Overwhelmed New Moms in Normal Circumstances. Then Came the Pandemic
Chelsea Allison never could have predicted she would raise a new baby and launch a startup before coronavirus changed our way of life.
Let The Dogs Out: This Seattle Dog Daycare Owner Is Reopening Her Doors for First Responders
It was not an easy decision for House of Ruff owner CJ Tomlinson to open her doors again in the midst of a pandemic, but she knew it was the right one.
Colorado Bookstore Owner Raises $50K in 48 Hours on GoFundMe
The Bookworm of Edwards in Edwards, Colorado — population 10,000 — has been fueled by its fiercely loyal community during the pandemic.
Small Businesses Nervously Wait for ‘Dollars in Hand’
After a rollercoaster experience applying for loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, women-owned businesses wonder how soon they’ll get funds.
Here’s a Look at the Post-Pandemic Business Picture
Yes, the world is still in flux, but there are things we know for sure, writes Barbara Weltman.