Troy Segal

Structuring or restructuring as a worker co-op can be a good idea for a small business at just about any stage of its existence. Here's how it works.

This guide to creating an effective crisis communication strategy has seven steps, from risk assessment to media plans to post-crisis cleanup.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts companies embark on now will benefit them later. Here are four CSR initiatives.

Working remotely involves using most of the same technology any office environment requires. Here are the essential tech tools you need to work from home.

For The Modern Laundry of Maysville, KY, getting a PPP loan looked like a lifeline less than a month ago, but now its benefit is unclear.

How can a business owner receive full forgiveness of a Paycheck Protection Program loan if an employee refuses to return to work?

From appointing a team to stress-testing, even small businesses need to have a business continuity plan, to deal with disruptions like COVID-19.

Poets&Quants' Best & Brightest MBAs from the Class of 2020 celebrate MBAs based on academic and professional excellence and extracurricular leadership.

Banks who extend Paycheck Protection Program loans to well-heeled companies are undermining both small businesses and the spirit of the program.

Some practical steps to help small and medium businesses navigate the COVID-19 crisis, including tips on customer engagement and workforce management.

The Federal Reserve Board announced on Thursday, April 30, that it is expanding the scope and eligibility of the Main Street Lending Program.

These four small companies have adopted creative strategies to stay afloat, despite the COVID-19's impact on their business.

Shifting to e-commerce is complicated for a brick-and-mortar store. Here's how several retailers are successfuly selling online.

There are plenty of ways to track, manage, and monitor your remote workers and their productivity while reinforcing your company culture of trust.

Five customer service tips that can help companies weather the COVID-19 storm, and even emerge stronger after the crisis is done.

As the coronavirus outbreak has intensified, so too has cybercrime and infections that highjack your computer. Here are eight easy tips to avoid ransomware.

Washington's foot-dragging on legislation to aid small businesses devastated by the state and federal stay-at-home guidelines is a sign of tremendous neglect.

Forgive but don't forget: Follow these rules to make sure you get your Paycheck Protection Program Loan forgiven.

This guide to the four types of cloud-based services shows companies how to work remotely long-term.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, private corporations and foundations are offering funding for small businesses. Here are 10 sources of financial relief.

A guide to all the COVID-19--related tax changes, credits, and extensions that can benefit small businesses.

During the COVID-19 crisis company computer systems face more cybersecurity risks; here are the most common dangers and remedies to keep computers safe.

During the COVID-19 crisis company computer systems face more cybersecurity risks; here are the most common dangers and remedies to keep computers safe.

An interview with Wrike's Andrew Filev, about his views on collaboration, remote work and what it takes to create a productive online work environment.

From cutting perks to reassigning tasks, there are a handful of tactics companies can try to cut labor costs without laying anyone off.

Backing up business data is more crucial than ever in these coronavirus times. Here's everything you need to know about backups, from network-attached storage devices to cloud sites.

The Main Street Lending Program consists of two financing options: the Main Street New Loan Facility and the Main Street Expanded Loan Facility.

The CARES Act introduces many business tax changes: payroll tax credits, employee student loan contributions, and net operating loss calculations.

Read the highlights of a survey of 500 firms by the SMB Group, analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on small and medium businesses.