{"id":14529,"date":"2020-04-10T07:24:36","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T05:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=14529"},"modified":"2020-04-09T20:10:55","modified_gmt":"2020-04-09T18:10:55","slug":"small-business-and-freelancing-roundup-week-of-10-04-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/small-business-and-freelancing-roundup-week-of-10-04-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business and Freelancing Roundup: Week of 10\/04\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This week, we collected the most important news for small business owners and freelancers. Check them out and stay up to date!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. The coronavirus pandemic forces us to stay home and work remotely. Here are a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-adapt-to-working-from-home-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic\/\">hacks to stay focused and productive while working from home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. The Federal Reserve offers more than $2 trillion for small businesses and local governments. You can find more details <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/federal-reserve-trillions-coronavirus-relief-package-small-businesses-municipal-governments-2020-4\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Many businesses are suffering right now due to the crisis. Check here what <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"actions you can take as a small biz owner (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/brian-hamilton\/save-your-business-pandemic-90-days-crisis-plan.html?icid=hmside2\" target=\"_blank\">actions you can take as a small biz owner<\/a> to minimize your struggle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. If you&#8217;re seeking a balance between your life and running your business you should check <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"these 4 lessons (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jeffbevis\/2020\/04\/06\/4-ways-to-balance-caregiving-and-running-a-business\/#64aa24787a88\" target=\"_blank\">these 4 lessons<\/a> that can help you find the right balance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Many small businesses are closing up and firing their employees. Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/allbusiness\/2020\/04\/07\/covid-19-resources-for-small-businesses-startups\/#99ccf2169bbd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"a list of resources (opens in a new tab)\">a list of resources<\/a> that may help and benefit your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancing &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1.  While almost the whole world is in quarantine, it&#8217;s a perfect time to check these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/top-10-business-podcasts-for-creative-entrepreneurs\/\">8 excellent podcasts to get inspired<\/a> and stay busy during the isolation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Working from home might be a new thing for many of us. Here&#8217;s how to make sure you <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"protect your data (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/video\/remote-work-data-security-hackers.html\" target=\"_blank\">protect your data<\/a> and avoid cyberattacks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Running a freelance business can consume a lot of your time and energy. Here&#8217;s how you can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cut down your working hours  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/348783\" target=\"_blank\">cut down your working hours <\/a>without ruining your revenue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. A lot of freelancers struggle to find ways to get through these difficult times. Check here <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"what freelance platforms do to help self-employed (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jonyounger\/2020\/04\/08\/how-freelance-platforms-are-supporting-freelancers-during-the-pandemic\/#7c94d9a21950\" target=\"_blank\">what freelance platforms do to help self-employed<\/a> during the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. While almost the whole world is under lockdown, freelancers wonder what will change for them when this is all over. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeboom.com\/tips\/the-things-creative-freelancers-and-small-businesses-will-be-doing-differently-when-lockdown-ends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a> what freelancers should do differently when everything gets back to normal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s it for this week! 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