Monthly Archives: March 2020

Amazon Asks All Employees to Work From Home

by Adam Smith • March 13, 2020 • 0 Comments

Not all employees can work from home, but Amazon is also providing paid time off for full and part-time employees who contract the virus, and unlimited, unpaid time off for all employees.

Italy's Internet Strains Under the Load of Quarantined Kids Playing Fortnite

by Matthew Humphries • March 13, 2020 • 0 Comments

With the entire country under quarantine due to coronavirus, children are turning to online gaming to help alleviate their boredom.

Senators Want to Ban TikTok From Government Phones

by Karissa Bell • March 13, 2020 • 0 Comments

The bill comes as TikTok looks to reassure U.S. officials.

How Stay Interviews Became the Hottest Workforce-Retention Tool

by Angela Kambouris • March 13, 2020 • 0 Comments

Want to hold on to top talent? Check in before they check out.

In Response to Broadway Suspending Shows, Lin-Manuel Miranda Releases Unheard 'Hamilton' Track

by Entrepreneur Staff • March 13, 2020 • 0 Comments

The Hamilton creator revealed a demo of a lost song in an effort to boost spirits in the face of coronavirus.

How to Strategically Generate Search Engine Traffic

by George Deeb • March 13, 2020 • 0 Comments

Learn the differences between the search engines and the various ways you can promote yourself to help maximize your ROI.

This Air Mask Company Struggled to Take Off. Then Came Coronavirus.

by Cheryl Snapp Conner • March 13, 2020 • 0 Comments

His idea was ahead of its time, but this entrepreneur was certain demand would arise. In the meantime, he prepared.

Does my small business require a licence?

by Anna Jordan • March 13, 2020 • 0 Comments

Originally written by Anna Jordan on Small Business
Before you even start trading, it’s essential that you get your business licence applications in place.
Most firms will need a licence of some kind – in fact, some may need several. They include the ones you expect like an alcohol licence… but then you’ve got the more obscure ones like putting chairs and tables on the pavement.
We’ll help you establish just what licences you need for your small business.
Which types of businesses need a licence?
Anywhere that sells liquor will need an alcohol licence and if you’re in a building, you’ll need a premises licence too.
You will definitely need a licence if your business is involved in the following areas:

Childcare
Dog breeding
Ear piercing
Gambling services
Taxi driver
Fitness coach/personal trainer
Pet shop owner
Credit and financial services
Security guard
Goods hauling (HGV)
Import and export
Food businesses
Tattoo parlour

Let’s take a couple of examples to see how it all adds up.
Beauty salon
The first thing to check is the media that’s playing within your salon, whether that be a TV licence or a licence to play music. After that, apply for a CCTV licence, a pavement or street display licence and a premises licence – that’s if you intend to give your clients a glass of

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Scottish government launches small business coronavirus helpline

by Timothy Adler • March 13, 2020 • 0 Comments

Originally written by Timothy Adler on Small Business
The Scottish government has launched a helpline for small businesses coping with the unfolding coronavirus pandemic.
The COVID-19 helpline is open Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 5:30pm.
Based at the existing Scottish Enterprise call centre in Clydebank, advisers across Scotland will answer questions from small businesses related to COVID-19. The helpline will also help the Scottish government identify the current challenges facing business over coronavirus.
>See also: Coronavirus government statutory sick pay – how to apply for it
The business helpline number is 0300 303 0660. The helpline will be open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm.
Callers should select option one to speak to the COVID-19 team.
However, the Scottish government has yet to respond to chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement in the Budget that nearly half of all small businesses in England will be exempted from business rates in 2020-21. This is because business rates have been devolved to governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Scottish economy secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “We continue to work closely with our partners to identify what further support businesses need … I also chaired a meeting with representatives from Scotland’s business support organisations including the STUC to hear their concerns and