{"id":14390,"date":"2020-03-20T07:33:51","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T06:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=14390"},"modified":"2020-03-20T14:07:27","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T13:07:27","slug":"small-business-and-freelancing-roundup-week-of-20-03-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/small-business-and-freelancing-roundup-week-of-20-03-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business and Freelancing Roundup: Week of 20\/03\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many small businesses and freelancers across the world are afraid and feel uncertain due to the coronavirus outbreak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s roundup, you&#8217;ll find the most important news and tips for small businesses, entrepreneurs and freelancers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Filling your invoices manually is more error-prone and takes much more time. Here are a few ways you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-use-online-invoicing-software-to-your-advantage\/\">invoicing software<\/a> to streamline and simplify your invoicing processes as well as keep work-life balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Facebook announces a grant program for those impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Check here  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/maneetahuja\/2020\/03\/17\/facebook-announces-100-million-grant-for-small-businesses-being-impacted-by-coronavirus\/#28c69da34d4c\" target=\"_blank\">Check here <\/a>what you need to do to apply for the grant as a small business owner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Kobe Bryant the biggest basketball player earned a lot of achievements. Here are the toughest and the biggest <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"lessons about success (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/video\/kobe-bryant-success-lesson.html?icid=hmvid\" target=\"_blank\">lessons about success<\/a> in his life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. As a small business owner, you may need some guidance to survive the crisis. Here are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tips and advice to business continuity (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/business-continuity-cash-flow-coronavirus-crisis.html?icid=hmhero\" target=\"_blank\">tips and advice to business continuity<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. The pandemic is turning businesses upside down. However, these difficult times also create opportunities for some small businesses. Have a look at a few examples <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2020\/mar\/19\/small-businesses-niche-products-demand-coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Governments will provide paid leave benefits and other unemployment benefits for workers in the US. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/kevin-j-ryan\/coronavirus-resource-list-for-businesses.html?icid=hmside1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a> to find more details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancing &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Launching a startup isn&#8217;t an easy mission and there are a few things you need to take into consideration. Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessload.com\/startups\/5-things-every-start-up-needs\/\">5 things your startup plan should include<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Many teams switched to working remotely due to coronavirus. Here&#8217;s how to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"adjust to working from home (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/cameron-albert-deitch\/remote-work-advice-best-practices.html?icid=hmsub2\" target=\"_blank\">adjust to working from home<\/a> and stay productive as well as maintain a good communication in the team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. A lot of entrepreneurs take the current situation as a crisis and pass on amazing opportunities. Here&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"what to do to drive long-term success (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/abdoriani\/2020\/03\/14\/how-to-drive-long-term-startup-success-in-turbulent-times\/#5716bb482d92\" target=\"_blank\">what to do to drive long-term success<\/a> during rough times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Freelance and self-employed designers should discuss with their clients working arrangements in case they get sick with COVID-19. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designweek.co.uk\/issues\/16-22-march-2020\/freelance-designers-sick-pay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Check here what sick pay rights you are entitled to (opens in a new tab)\">Check here what sick pay rights you are entitled to<\/a> as a freelancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. The gig economy definitely makes it easier to start a freelance career. Check these <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"7 high-tech freelance jobs (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itpro.co.uk\/business-strategy\/careers-training\/355042\/blaze-your-career-path-with-these-7-high-tech-freelance\" target=\"_blank\">7 high-tech freelance jobs<\/a> that offer a great salary, flexibility and freedom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stay safe and healthy!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many small businesses and freelancers across the world are afraid and feel uncertain due to the coronavirus outbreak. In today&#8217;s roundup, you&#8217;ll find the most important news and tips for small businesses, entrepreneurs and freelancers. Small Business 1. Filling your invoices manually is more error-prone and takes much more time. 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