{"id":15026,"date":"2020-05-08T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T06:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=15026"},"modified":"2020-05-07T16:32:28","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T14:32:28","slug":"small-business-and-freelancing-roundup-week-of-08-05-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/small-business-and-freelancing-roundup-week-of-08-05-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business and Freelancing Roundup: Week of 08\/05\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some countries are already lowering restrictions and small business owners are already thinking of reopening their businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s check the most important news for small biz owners and freelancers this week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. When working remotely, communication shouldn&#8217;t be taken for granted as it needs continuous attention. Check here how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-foster-team-spirit-in-remote-teams\/\">foster team spirit<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Personalizing your business helps to establish your brand identity and build relationships with customers. Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessload.com\/sales-marketing\/5-ways-to-personalize-your-small-business\/\">5 ways to personalize your biz<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Wondering how to make your business afloat? Here are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"the best lessons (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/charlesrtaylor\/2020\/05\/05\/how-can-a-small-business-stay-afloat-during-covid-19-lessons-from-a-microbrewery-and-tiger-king\/#4220517670f7\" target=\"_blank\">the best lessons<\/a> from a microbrewery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Many small businesses had no choice but to adjust to the current situation. Check here how <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"inspiring small biz owners manage to shape their businesses (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/coveteur.com\/2020\/05\/06\/small-business-owners\/\" target=\"_blank\">inspiring small biz owners manage to shape their businesses<\/a> during the crisis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses comes with strict and shifting terms. Here&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"what challenges (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/05\/06\/business\/small-businesses-loans-ppp-coronavirus.html\" target=\"_blank\">what challenges<\/a> some businesses might have to face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Small businesses will have to decide when to reopen and how to do it safely. Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/how-to-reopen-your-small-business-safely-4844160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"what to keep in mind when reopening your business (opens in a new tab)\">what to keep in mind when reopening your business<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancing &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Creativity and good ideas can help entrepreneurs grow and succeed, but there are some <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"character traits (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/martin-zwilling\/10-entrepreneur-character-traits-investors-look-for.html?icid=hmhero\" target=\"_blank\">character traits<\/a> that make investors want to invest in you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. During a recession, companies are usually keener on hiring freelancers. Check here the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"benefits of being a freelancer during a recession (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesfinancecouncil\/2020\/05\/06\/freelancing-in-a-recession-why-its-a-good-thing\/#11c5c32b1b5a\" target=\"_blank\">benefits of being a freelancer during a recession<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. According to Payoneer, hourly rates for freelancers are higher in 2020 than in 2018. Here&#8217;s how <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"COVID-19 affects freelancing rates (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jonyounger\/2020\/05\/01\/how-is-covid-19-impacting-freelance-rates-pricing-and-project-flow\/#5005d06a7b71\" target=\"_blank\">COVID-19 affects freelancing rates<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. A recent survey showed that people who feel like they have a meaning in life are more likely to become entrepreneurs. Find more details <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/349474\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. The author of &#8220;The Soul of an Entrepreneur&#8221; shares the most common <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"myths about entrepreneurship (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barrons.com\/articles\/20-minutes-with-david-sax-author-of-the-soul-of-an-entrepreneur-01588616132\" target=\"_blank\">myths about entrepreneurship<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Developing your soft skills can increase your chances of getting a freelance gig. Check what <a href=\"https:\/\/insights.dice.com\/2020\/04\/28\/soft-skills-key-successful-freelancer-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"freelance soft skills (opens in a new tab)\">freelance soft skills<\/a> you should focus on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s it for this week! 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