{"id":14692,"date":"2020-04-24T07:28:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T05:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=14692"},"modified":"2020-04-24T13:58:18","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T11:58:18","slug":"small-business-and-freelancing-roundup-week-of-24-04-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/small-business-and-freelancing-roundup-week-of-24-04-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business and Freelancing Roundup: Week of 24\/04\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We at InvoiceBerry hope you stay safe and healthy during these difficult times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like every Friday, we listed the most important news and tips for small businesses and freelancers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. If you&#8217;d like to scale up your small biz in 2020, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/scaling-your-business\/\">here are some great tips from experts<\/a> that might be helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Business interruption loans are a measure to support small businesses during tough times. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Find here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knowyourmoney.co.uk\/business-loans\/how-do-i-apply-for-a-business-interruption-loan\/\" target=\"_blank\">Find here<\/a> what are business interruption loans and how to apply for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Many small business owners are concerned about the unpredictable environment. Check here <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"3 tips to thrive (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/larry-robertson\/3-ways-to-rise-above-fear-of-economic-uncertainty-and-thrive-in-business.html?icid=landermore\" target=\"_blank\">3 tips to thrive<\/a> during uncertain times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Coronavirus pandemic is bringing new trends that if considered, could help your small biz get new customers. Find more details <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/stephanieburns\/2020\/04\/22\/4-business-trends-emerging-from-covid-19\/#1f4615d7d68a\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Big banks in the US are about to flood loan applications to help small businesses. Read more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2020-04-22\/wells-fargo-bofa-prep-tidal-wave-of-applications-for-sba-loans\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Whether you\u2019re starting a business or your business is growing fast, you may need help with your accounting and taxes. Check this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/find-accountant\">directory to find the best accountant<\/a> in your area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancing &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Freelancers need to rely on a seamless invoicing software like InvoiceBerry to keep everything organized and paid. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/why-seamless-invoicing-is-more-important-now-than-ever\/\">Here&#8217;s why you should switch to an automated online invoicing software<\/a> at such a crucial time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. If you&#8217;re looking for ways to streamline your work, you can now <a href=\"https:\/\/invoiceberry.com\/integrations\">connect your InvoiceBerry account<\/a> with hundreds of other software applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. The key to succeeding as a freelancer is to find anchor clients. Check here how you can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"find anchor clients  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbescoachescouncil\/2020\/04\/16\/how-freelancers-can-find-anchor-clients-for-steady-long-term-work\/#a92d1e74dbd2\" target=\"_blank\">find anchor clients <\/a>for long-term work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Freelancers whose work has been affected by the pandemic can apply for an <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"economic relief plan (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/amanda-pressner-kreuser\/how-federal-covid-19-relief-can%C2%A0help-freelance-gig-workers.html\" target=\"_blank\">economic relief plan<\/a> provided by the federal government. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Over 50% of the global workforce was already working from home before the pandemic outbreak. Check these <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"5 tips to help your remote team stay productive (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/349495\" target=\"_blank\">5 tips to help your remote team stay productive<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. The process of building your brand can be challenging. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Here are a few important lessons (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/349547\" target=\"_blank\">Here are a few important lessons<\/a> to help you develop a strong brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s it for this week! Tune in next Friday for more!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We at InvoiceBerry hope you stay safe and healthy during these difficult times. Like every Friday, we listed the most important news and tips for small businesses and freelancers. Small Business 1. 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