Archive for the ‘small business’ Tag

Insuring music venues during a pandemic   Leave a comment

Link: https://www.npr.org/2022/04/07/1091489931/insuring-music-venues-during-a-pandemic

You own a business and a pandemic hits so you are forced to shut down, but what do you do when your source of income is terminated? This episode of the Indicator discusses the policies and arguments insurance companies make when it comes to settling in circumstances like the pandemic. They also talk with Summer Gerbing, a small music business owner, who touches upon the steps and actions business owners can take in order to be able to survive when it comes to unforeseen situations, such as a pandemic.

Original Air Date: April 7, 2022

Length: 9 minutes 37 seconds

Why can’t small businesses find qualified employees?   Leave a comment

Link: http://www.marketplace.org/2016/04/04/business/why-can-t-small-businesses-find-qualified-employees

Summary: Small businesses are struggling to find qualified workers to fill vacant positions, especially in the manufacturing sector. The vacancies in these positions are forcing businesses to consider new hiring approaches that come at a high price for owners.

Original Air Date: April 8, 2016

Length: Article