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YOUR OPINION: Technology helps small businesses survive turbulent times | Opinion
Amidst these turbulent times, small business owners all around the country are truly in crisis mode, doing all they can to stay afloat during COVID-19 and the racial tensions that have plunged our country into crisis. With the economy essentially being closed, many small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges that seem near-impossible to solve. As …
Oman to take ‘tougher action’ against businesses breaking coronavirus rules
Oman’s health minister has called for tougher action against people and businesses breaking coronavirus restrictions amid a “staggering” number of cases in the sultanate. The country has declared more than 45,000 cases since the outbreak reached its shores in February, and 10 new deaths announced on Sunday take the total toll to 213. As some …
St. Joseph County health officials may push to fine businesses over mask order | Local
St. Joseph County health officials are considering a push to fine businesses that violate the coronavirus mask order, an idea that has bipartisan support among county elected officials. Since issuing the order May 4, the health department has found nearly 70 violations by businesses not requiring employees to wear masks. Inspectors are currently advising non-complying businesses on …
Dell Technologies fund to support Irish businesses fund digital transformation
Irish businesses should consider the opportunities presented by a remote workforce and invest in their future as the pace of digital transformations is accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic, Dell Technologies Ireland’s managing director has said. The technology giant, which employs around 6,000 people in Ireland, is offering a number of supports to small and medium …
City Of Miami Increasing Penalties For Businesses Found Breaking COVID-Related Rules – CBS Miami
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Five businesses have previously been shut down for a day in city of Miami. Now a business may be closed for 10 days for a first offense. “This week what we are implementing is new penalties for businesses that do not comply with the rules,” said Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. Suarez is …
Businesses add technology to help protect against coronavirus
LANSING, MI. (WILX) – While some businesses had to close their doors because of coronavirus exposure, others are adding disinfection technology to their routines for more protection. Midtown Brewing Company added an ozone machine to disinfect customers when they walk in. “It’s very minimal amount of ozone, but O3 is a chemical that is supposed …
Broward threatens shutdowns, big fines for businesses breaking safety rules
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Broward County is joining the rest of the state in getting stern with businesses that violate emergency orders set to prevent spreading coronavirus. The county announced a new order, effective Friday, that outlines penalties to non-compliant businesses. Repeat violators could be fined up to $15,000. The rules in Broward’s new order …
DeSantis says Florida will get tougher on businesses breaking rules
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis says the “grim reaper” is coming for Florida businesses that aren’t following the state’s guidelines to prevent coronavirus spread. By that, he means stripping business licenses “because there’s not going to be any tolerance for it.” DeSantis spoke in Orlando on Tuesday, the day after Florida passed …
Coronavirus Australia live update: NSW will ‘punish’ businesses breaking rules as Victoria, Qld and WA record no new Covid-19 cases | Australia news
If we want to reduce the number of deaths in custody, we need to look very closely at what’s happening here in Australia – the factors contributing to incarceration rates and the way in which our systems are handling these incidents. This requires a co-operative approach between government and with communities, particularly when states and …
Billions in PPP loan money remains untapped by small businesses
In 14 days, the Small Business Administration processed 14 years’ worth of loans, in the first round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. The second round has been an entirely different story. After a rush to replenish the program with $310 billion in additional funding, the second funding round began April 27. More than a …
