For new business owners in Connecticut and other states, one of the most important parts of setting up a brick-and-mortar business is getting that first lease. The lease for the premises will be one of the biggest costs that you have to manage. Types of leases There is a lot to…

As the pandemic continues, and financial aid starts running dry, small businesses are struggling. The hardest hit are those that rely on brick-and-mortar spaces – gyms, restaurants, hotels, shops and the like. How can you keep paying rent when you literally have no money coming in the door? Fortunately, you may…

With the pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, small businesses across the Northeast are gearing up for the double whammy of COVID and influenza season. Although measures such as PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) have helped many businesses stay afloat temporarily, that funding is running…

If your small business has been suffering since COVID, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 50 percent of small businesses nationwide have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. Businesses that depend on physical locations are even harder hit. More than 80 percent…

The still-unfolding COVID pandemic has taken a toll on all segments of the economy. Small businesses in brick-and-mortar industries – retail, restaurants, fitness and hospitality, to name a few – are among those hit hardest. Without revenues flowing in, it can be difficult to make ends meet, much less turn a…