31 Minutes

A great conversation today discussing the Paycheck Protection Program and its apparent failures.  We also talk about small business in the US and the question of how leaders respond to crisis (or more often fail to) along with other interesting ideas during another great 31 + minute conversation.!

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Today we had a great conversation touching on everything from the new Corporate Thought website to using this time at home to "scratch that itch" if you have been thinking about starting your own business.    Please enjoy and remember to subscribe.

We had a great conversation this morning covering a variety of subject including government and private programs to help businesses and individuals financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic.  We also discussed how leaders respond during crisis and specific examples of our own businesses.

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Finally, Kisha referenced a grant program that came to her attention through Uber Eats.  The details follow:

We wanted to make you aware that your staff may be eligible for a $500 grant from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s (NRAEF) Employee Relief Fund. To increase the impact to the restaurant community, Uber is donating $2 million dollars to this Fund.   Your staff may be eligible for a $500 one-time grant if they: Worked on a part- or full-time basis in the restaurant industry for at least 90 days in the past year (this includes food delivery); and Have had a primary source of income in the restaurant industry for the last year; and Have experienced a decrease in wages or loss of job on or after March 10, 2020, which these grant funds will help offset; and Live in the United States, an overseas U.S. military base, or any U.S. territory; and Are over the age of legal majority in their U.S. state or territory.

Applications open April 2nd

This morning's conversation covered many topics as usual but we looked for silver linings fro the COVID-19 pandemic in the form of how we talk to one another.

On our first episode we talk about the effects the Corona Virus is having in our lives, our businesses, and around the world.  We discuss government response, bailouts and how to support local businesses.  Please subscribe to join our conversation each Friday and let us know what you think too.