Recent Articles from Gannett
Restaurant spending could predict spread of coronavirus, economist says
An economist with JPMorgan Chase said the level of spending in restaurants three weeks ago was the strongest predictor of a surge in coronavirus cases during that time period.
Signs you should back out of a house deal
One of every 16 real estate deals don’t close, research from the National Association of Realtors found. Often, a buyer walks away because of circumstances beyond their control. Often, buyers walk away because they are being prudent.
Broken glass, broken dreams: Small businesses ravaged by protests and COVID-19 contemplate an uncertain future
Behind all the broken glass are broken dreams. From a Chinese restaurant in Seattle to a New Jersey liquor store, small businesses have been ravaged by looting following the death of George Floyd, dealing a second blow after COVID-19.
Verizon to launch mentoring program for female entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19
Verizon will launch a mentoring program aimed at providing female entrepreneurs and business owners with a network of female business leaders to coach them on navigating a COVID-19 reality.
How to stage a good video meeting? Put on a show
Keeping people focused on in-person meetings is hard enough. How does the CEO do it when distractions at home can include easy texting, email checking, online shopping and the like? By putting on a production.
Work from home, but have no room?
Jeremiah Owyang, an independent tech analyst in Silicon Valley, bought a 22-foot Airstream RV, parked it in his backyard and souped it up for video calls. Now instead of flying to conferences, he walks outside.
Starbucks to close 400 stores, expand pickup
The Seattle-based coffee giant still plans to open approximately 300 new stores in the current fiscal year, down from its original goal of 600. The company says the moves are being driven by shifting consumer behaviors.
Does insurance cover damage from uprisings? What you need to know about filing claims
Businesses, homes and cars damaged or vandalized in the uprisings and civil unrest after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis will be covered by most insurance policies, with few exceptions, industry experts say.
Evictions expected to spike as states end moratoriums that offered relief during COVID-19
Thousands of Americans are now staring at the abyss of homelessness as states begin to lift moratoriums on evictions that have been in place since the start of the pandemic three months ago.
Yelp adds tool search for black-owned businesses
The app known for crowd-sourced reviews is launching a tool to let businesses identify themselves as black-owned, the company said. Yelp’s CEO said the platform has seen a sharp rise in searches for black-owned businesses.
How to network while working from home: Start with reaching out and contacting folks
With people working from home and still needing to find new jobs, get ahead in current jobs and stay top of mind with contacts, what are people to do? Connections can still be made via social media, blogs and local online networking.
What improved and what didn’t in Friday’s jobs report
A deep dive into the jobs report released Friday provides clues on why the numbers turned out better than expected. The improvements weren’t across the board. The unemployment rate among black workers, for example, increased.