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22/09/2020

"For years female entrepreneurs have fought for their seat at the table, collectively inching from secretary desks to C-suites. In 2019, American Express reported that majority women-owned businesses made up 42% of all businesses, employing 9.4 million workers—up from just 4% of businesses and 230,000 workers in the 1970s.

And for years small businesses have been the engine fueling female entrepreneurs’ rise, as 99.9% of women-owned businesses employ fewer than 500 staffers.

Now the coronavirus pandemic threatens to undo much of that progress in a matter of months."

https://professionalwomanmag.com/2020/04/covid-19-women-business-owners-11-resources-help/

For years women entrepreneurs have fought for their seat at the table, collectively inching from secretary desks to C-suites.

21/09/2020

"Customers have become even more dependent on online and mobile apps as quarantines and social distancing practices mandated during the Coronavirus are driving increased digital engagements.

It’s only a matter of time before the demand for more advanced services will become a standard request for all financial services customers. "

https://www.fintechnews.org/the-evolution-of-digital-banking-post-covid-19/

By Editorial Team Customers have become even more dependent on online and mobile apps as quarantines and social distancing practices mandated during the Coronavirus are driving increased digital engagements. It’s only a matter of time before the demand for more advanced services will become a stan...

14/09/2020

"Sure, there's a lot to be down about. But women entrepreneurs are also seeing new business opportunities in a changed world."

by Deborah Sweeney

https://thestoryexchange.org/why-these-6-women-are-optimistic-about-business-in-2020-and-beyond/

Sure, there's a lot to be down about. But women entrepreneurs are also seeing new business opportunities in a changed world.

07/09/2020

"In the post-Covid digital world, the days of “launching a business” and “overnight success” are over. These difficult times call for slowly building and testing your product or service with real consumers so you can focus on actual brand-building that will make your business sustainable in the long-term, something that can survive a calamity like this."

by Shilpa Ahuja, Shilpa Ahuja Digital Media

https://startup.info/shilpa-ahuja-digital-media/

Shilpa Ahuja: Covid-19 has been a difficult time for most businesses. While media hasn’t been as heavily affected in terms of readership, the industry has

04/09/2020

"Data centers adapted and - mostly - thrived in the pandemic"

by Peter Judge & Alex Alley

https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/analysis/how-covid-19-pandemic-has-changed-data-center-business/

Data centers adapted and - mostly - thrived in the pandemic

02/09/2020

"What was originally a webinar software evolved to a fully integrated video communications platform for business, and is used by 3000+ companies around the world.

We have startup/scale-up customers like Intercom, Spendesk, Front, and enterprise customers from a wide range of industries, from telecom to banking and pharmaceutical groups."

by Gilles Bertaux, Livestorm

https://startup.info/gilles-bertaux-livestorm/

Gilles Bertaux: Thank you very much for asking :)

01/09/2020

"Whether a reorganization is motivated by cutting costs or by growth, our research found seven things companies can do to maximize their chances of delivering the intended outcome in the time planned while minimizing disruption."

by Peter Buchas , Stephen Heidari-Robinson , Suzanne Heywood and Matthias Qian

https://hbr.org/2020/08/7-strategies-for-leading-a-crisis-driven-reorg

Based on a database of over 2,500 companies.

31/08/2020

"Prior to the world being even aware of the threat posed by the COVID-19 virus, artificial intelligence (AI) systems had already successfully detected an outbreak of an unknown type of pneumonia in China.

As the coronavirus spread, AI tools have been deployed to support the efforts made by the medical community, policy makers and society at large to manage the stages of the crisis and its aftermath."

by Mounir Jamil

https://www.insidetelecom.com/using-ai-tools-to-help-fight-against-covid-19/

Prior to the world being even aware of the threat posed by the COVID-19 virus, artificial intelligence (AI) systems had already successfully detected an outbreak of an unknown type of pneumonia in China. As the coronavirus spread, AI tools have been deployed to support the efforts made by the medica...

21/08/2020

"The huge demand for innovation in finances resulted in a massive rise of fintech companies in Europe. They usually offer more user-friendly solutions supported by accessible web and mobile apps. Clients are happy, companies are thriving (just look at companies like Revolut, Transferwise or Klarna) – sounds like amazing conditions for developing a fintech now, right?"

By Sean Parker

https://www.fintechnews.org/big-data-advances-lead-to-impressive-fintech-opportunities-2/

20/08/2020

Michael Jackson is Head of Regulatory Compliance, FSA, tells New Food all about its latest campaign to help businesses get back on their feet.

Read more below.

https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/article/116100/here-to-help/

Michael Jackson is Head of Regulatory Compliance, FSA, tells New Food all about its latest campaign to help businesses get back on their feet.

18/08/2020

"Restarting a manufacturing operation is a huge undertaking in calm times. When you factor in the complexities of the post-pandemic environment, it can be overwhelming.

Follow these six steps for a clear path to stabilize operations, optimize throughput and maximize your profits."

by Bill Currence

https://www.industryweek.com/operations/article/21132156/6-keys-to-a-successful-restart-after-covid19

Stabilize operations, optimize throughput and maximize your profits.

17/08/2020

"With everything coming to a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finding your dream job has become a challenging task, especially for 2020 graduates. But are there really no job opportunities for freshers? We beg to differ."

by Ayushi Pundir

https://bit.ly/3kL9MEK

14/08/2020

"During the coronavirus pandemic, many companies that use a franchising model have seen success despite new challenges around safety and consumer expectations."

by Sean Ludwig, Contributor

https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/startup/successful-franchises-during-pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic, many companies that use a franchising model have seen success despite new challenges around safety and consumer expectations.

13/08/2020

"Companies are laying a greater emphasis on employees’ physical and mental health than ever before, and they have started giving importance to leadership capabilities that weren’t considered critical before the crisis..."

Brand Equity

https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/why-companies-need-to-reinvent-their-marketing-business-models-amid-and-in-the-post-covid-19-world/76354280

Companies are laying a greater emphasis on employees’ physical and mental health than ever before, and they have started giving importance to leader..

11/08/2020

"Businesses must step up to protect employees from the potential “financial and mental trauma” posed by Covid-19 and the looming recession, according to a new report published by the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work and Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS)."

https://www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/news/businesses-responsibility-to-protect-employees-from-covid-19-financial-and-mental-trauma-report/

Businesses must step up to protect employees from the potential “financial and mental trauma” posed by Covid-19 and the looming recession

10/08/2020

"Travel and hotel trade professionals are just beginning to find their feet after the unprecedented effects of almost zero global demand due to COVID-19.

One thing is certain: an altered lifestyle will emerge as a result of this crisis."

By Ehl insights

https://insights.ehotelier.com/insights/2020/08/10/covid-19-making-your-hotel-business-future-ready/

6 key tips and insights for pivoting into 'adapt and survive' mode. The future of this industry promises to be exciting and profitable again as long as hotel owners are ready to reinvent and question past working models.

07/08/2020

"COVID-19 has forced businesses to focus more keenly than ever on how work gets done.

It's never been clearer that work must be treated as a business-critical asset. It demands the same management attention as other tier one assets, such as finance, people, and customers — to make sure it delivers the returns the business expects."

https://diginomica.com/work-business-critical-asset-drive-outcomes

The disruption of COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of keeping work aligned with strategy. Workfront's Scott Lee on driving outcomes in the new normal

06/08/2020

"They have been observed, scrutinized, and then applauded. Women leaders around the world have had considerably more success in slowing the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and its general outcomes, and two economists based in the United Kingdom can now explain why."

by Stéphanie Fillion

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephaniefillion/2020/08/05/the-science-behind-women-leaders-success-in-fighting-covid-19/

Women leaders around the world have considerably had more success in slowing the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, and two economists based in the United Kingdom can now explain why.

05/08/2020

"The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated global internet disruptions considerably, with March seeing a 63% rise in global internet outages and other network failures compared to pre-pandemic figures in January."

https://itbrief.com.au/story/revealed-covid-19-s-impact-on-internet-disruptions

We saw outages spike to unprecedented levels -- especially among internet service providers who seem to have been more vulnerable to disruptions than cloud providers.

04/08/2020

"Any shareholder who's ever endured hours of travel to attend a company's annual meeting is in for good news in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experts say the success of AGMs taken virtual this year will likely translate into more options for online and teleconference participation at future events - provided that some technical bugs can be ironed out and with the caveat that full shareholder participation is necessary."

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/more-corporate-meetings-to-go-virtual-after-success-during-pandemic-1.5049622

Experts say the success of AGMs taken virtual this year will likely translate into more options for online and teleconference participation at future events - provided that some technical bugs can be ironed out and with the caveat that full shareholder participation is necessary.

31/07/2020

"As customers slowly trickle back into stores and workers punch back in at reopened businesses, there’s one thought on all our minds: caution."

https://consumerchoicecenter.org/coronavirus-will-blow-up-our-legal-system-but-a-liability-shield-will-help/

As customers slowly trickle back into stores and workers punch back in at reopened businesses, there’s one thought on all our minds: caution. Protective plastic shields and screens, face masks and gloves are a new reality, and it is a small price to pay for coming out of state-mandated lockdowns. ...

30/07/2020

"The current COVID-19 climate has posed serious challenges to the business of sports. Professional sports teams are resuming play in the midst of the pandemic, largely at odds with the rest of society as lockdowns continue, businesses remain shuttered and millions of people work from home or are grappling with unemployment."

https://theconversation.com/the-business-of-sports-resumes-amid-covid-19-but-at-what-cost-142793

Sports is typically a reflection of society, not an exception to it. COVID-19 seems to have turned the model of professional sport inside out.

28/07/2020

"Finding and using the right data can help small businesses survive during the pandemic and beyond"

Claudene Wharton

https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2020/biz-town-hall-webinar-july-29-31

Finding and using the right data can help small businesses survive during the pandemic and beyond

27/07/2020

"The fact that cybersecurity is front of mind for budget allocation shows many respondents see that COVID-19 has brought on an increase in cyber threat behaviour."

CrowdStrike

https://itbrief.com.au/story/crowdstrike-uncovers-key-cybersecurity-findings-following-covid-19

Businesses around the world see cybersecurity as a top investment following a mass move to remote working, and it is expected that technology budgets will rise despite uncertain economic times.

24/07/2020

"For startups, the outlook creates yet more uncertainty."

Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/analysis/covid-19-economic-outlook-startups/

This week's economic outlook painted a bleak picture. But for startups, its not all doom and gloom, says Girl Geek Academy chief Sarah Moran.

23/07/2020

"Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool for tracking and treating COVID-19 in the U.S. and abroad.

Several U.S. institutions are developing new AI technology or using preexisting technology to monitor and treat the new coronavirus."

https://ge.usembassy.gov/tracking-covid-19-with-artificial-intelligence-july-22/

Tracking COVID-19 with artificial intelligence (July 22) Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool for tracking and treating COVID-19 in the U.S. and abroad. Several U.S. institutions are developing new AI technology or using preexisting technology to monitor and treat the new coronav...

22/07/2020

'All they have to do is merge the idea of social media and business running'

Sheehan Desjardins, CBC News

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-young-entrepreneurs-covid19-1.5656451

A program for young business people on P.E.I. has found creative ways to ensure that kids on the Island are still learning the ropes of entrepreneurship, despite a global pandemic.

21/07/2020

"In the Covid-19 era, it’s no secret that many startups around the world have either completely failed or scaled back to a bare minimum working model in the hopes of battening down the hatches and riding out the storm.

The big question in the start-up world is, “Can startups survive this?” And there are a lot of voices clamouring to answer that question."

by Sarah Williams

https://www.citymetric.com/startups-and-covid-19-where-do-we-go-here-5212

July 20, 2020 Startups and Covid-19: Where do we go from here? By Sarah Williams In the Covid-19 era, it’s no secret that many startups around the world have either completely failed or scaled back to a bare minimum working model in the hopes of battening down the hatches and riding out the storm....

20/07/2020

Katherine Radeka: "These three approaches may look good in theory, but time and again they fall flat."

https://www.industryweek.com/leadership/article/22028159/things-people-do-to-speed-up-innovation-that-slow-it-down

These three approaches may look good in theory, but time and again they fall flat.

17/07/2020

"One LA company's response to COVID-19 led to a new brand, new products, and new customers"

https://www.zenefits.com/workest/business-unusual-how-a-dress-company-launched-a-new-brand-during-a-pandemic/

Kid’s Dream shifted from creating dresses to items everyone suddenly needed—face masks. Learn how COVID-19 led to unexpected changes for this company.

16/07/2020

"A firm handshake is an integral part of the B2B sales and marketing cycle … which is kind of tricky in a world where even elbow bumps aren’t recommended.

And so with in-person meetings and events off the table, B2B marketers are getting creative with their efforts and turning to digital at an accelerated pace."

Allison Schiff, AdExchanger

https://www.adexchanger.com/strategy/b2b-marketers-get-down-to-business-with-digital-during-covid-19/

With in-person meetings and events off the table, B2B marketers are getting creative with their efforts and turning to digital at an accelerated pace.

14/07/2020

"Running your own company is stressful enough. Add a pandemic, economic uncertainty, and a chaotic news cycle and you have the perfect storm for elevated anxiety, high blood pressure and depression."

Holly Eve, Madame Lemy

https://www.forbes.com/sites/hollyeve/2020/07/13/feeling-stressed-or-anxious-tools-to-help-entrepreneurs-stay-healthy-during-covid-19/

Having less control over your business due to Covid-19 is disconcerting. But while your company may seem like your lifeline, it isn’t. It is simply one facet of what you do and does not define who you are. Take inventory of your own self-care before making any business to-do lists.

13/07/2020

"Travel professionals, of course, already knew that travel insurance doesn’t cover everything.

But clients who weren’t aware of its limitations may have learned a hard lesson upon discovering that pandemics aren’t covered by most policies. "

Mark Chesnut, Contributing Writer

https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/How-the-COVID-19-Pandemic-Has-Changed-the-World-of-Travel-Insurance

Post-pandemic, travel advisors are dealing with a whole new world when it comes to travel insurance

10/07/2020

"When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, things changed. Lawyers began writing as never before. In fact, at my firm, we wrote more alerts in the first four months of 2020 than we did in all of 2019. This sudden shift has given me new insight into how to approach content development, both now and in the future."

Written by Aileen Hinsch, manager of practice group business development and management at Crowell & Moring LLP

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/3-content-marketing-lessons-learned-45391/

Takeaways from the frontlines, by Aileen Hinsch, manager of practice group business development and management at Crowell & Morning LLP.

09/07/2020

"What business models have stood the test of time and are likely to remain effective under recent circumstances?"

Read more below

https://www.business2community.com/startups/3-timeless-business-models-to-fail-proof-your-startup-in-the-post-covid-19-economy-02325572

When the number of coronavirus cases in the US went through the roof and people were compelled to stay home,…