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Main Street On Lockdown: How SMBs Are Coping With The Economic Fallout Of COVID-19
Coronavirus // August 21, 2020

Consumers confronting the COVID-19 outbreak are buying less and saving what they can, and retailers’ revenues are plummeting as a result. This is leaving many merchants wondering if they will be able to access the cash they need to remain open and — if they...

New Data: Inside Main Street SMB’s Digital Shift
Coronavirus // May 28, 2020

When the United States economy locked down to slow the spread of the coronavirus, it rapidly and radically altered the way consumers browsed, shopped and paid for goods and services — and not all small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) were prepared. Businesses that did not...

Main Street USA: 58 Percent Of Main Street SMB Retailers Say They May Not Survive...
Coronavirus // April 16, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) began accepting applications on April 3. Lawmakers and business leaders alike have high hopes for the program, believing it will help provide the funds small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need to keep their operations running and their staff employed for...

New Data: SMBs Shift COVID Cash Flow Challenges To Their Workforce
Coronavirus // April 02, 2020

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New Data: Inside Main Street SMB’s Digital Shift

May 28, 2020
When the United States economy locked down to slow the spread of the coronavirus, it rapidly and radically altered the way consumers browsed, shopped and paid for goods and services — and not all small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) were prepared. Businesses that did not have online shopping channels were unable to sell their products, […]