{"id":14377,"date":"2020-03-13T06:46:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T05:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=14377"},"modified":"2020-03-12T19:16:36","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T18:16:36","slug":"small-business-and-freelancing-roundup-week-of-13-03-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/small-business-and-freelancing-roundup-week-of-13-03-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business and Freelancing Roundup: Week of 13\/03\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Happy Friday the 13th!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the latest news and updates for small businesses and freelancers out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Sending invoices online minimizes waste and improves business transparency. Here&#8217;s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/sending-invoices-clients\/\">create and deliver invoices to your clients<\/a> in a fast and simple way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Trump not only restricted travel from 27 European countries but also decided to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"defer tax payments for businesses (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/associated-press\/trump-coronavirus-financial-relief-business-address.html?icid=hmside3\" target=\"_blank\">defer tax payments for businesses<\/a> affected by coronavirus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. A lot of companies are running on a tight budget and the first step to saving up some cash is to find where money is being wasted. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesfinancecouncil\/2020\/03\/12\/15-things-small-businesses-often-waste-money-on-and-what-they-should-do-instead\/#85f1d251381e\" target=\"_blank\">Check here<\/a> the most common ways businesses waste their funds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Small businesses will receive financial assistance as federal, state and local governments are trying to reduce the negative impact of the COVID-19 virus crisis. Check <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/kevin-j-ryan\/coronavirus-resource-list-for-businesses.html?icid=hmside1\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> for more info. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Small business owners are concerned about how the coronavirus outbreak will impact their healths and the global economy. Here&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"what you can do as a small business owner (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/money\/usaandmain\/2020\/03\/11\/5-things-small-business-coronavirus-fears\/5014863002\/\" target=\"_blank\">what you can do as a small business owner<\/a> to respond to coronavirus fears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancing &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Entrepreneurs often struggle with finding the right rhythm between work and life. A busy schedule can have a negative impact on their health and relationships. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.influencive.com\/tips-to-maintain-work-life-balance-for-entrepreneurs\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check how to maintain a work-life balance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. To become a successful entrepreneur, you&#8217;re probably trying to be a do-it-all superhero. Check here <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"5 responsibilities (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesbusinesscouncil\/2020\/03\/11\/what-are-your-top-five-responsibilities-as-an-entrepreneur\/#65200d3b5d5f\" target=\"_blank\">5 responsibilities<\/a> you should have as an entrepreneur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.  If you&#8217;re considering starting a mobile app business or you want to make money by selling apps to small businesses, you should check out the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/appinstitute.com\/resellers\/\" target=\"_blank\">white label app builder<\/a> platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. The coronavirus outbreak is also <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"affecting Freelance photographers (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/2020\/03\/11\/how-freelance-photographers-are-dealing-with-the-economic-effects-of-coronavirus\/\" target=\"_blank\">affecting Freelance photographers<\/a>. They feel uncertainty and anxiety due to seasonal slowdown and many events being cancelled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5.  If you want to grow your freelance writing business you should check out these <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ten free tools for freelance writers (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business2community.com\/communications\/tools-for-freelance-writers-the-ultimate-list-02291502\" target=\"_blank\">ten free tools for freelance writers<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. As coronavirus frightens many businesses, it may bring new opportunities for entrepreneurs. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/347323\" target=\"_blank\">Check here<\/a> how an economic downturn can create opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s it for today. Tune in next week for more!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Friday the 13th! Here are the latest news and updates for small businesses and freelancers out there. Small Business 1. Sending invoices online minimizes waste and improves business transparency. 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