The video conferencing company’s stock soared roughly 23 percent, and its second quarter sales are up 355 percent from last year.
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Distance Learning is a ‘Nightmare’ for Many Special Needs Kids. These Businesses Are Creating Tools to Help.
The loss of in-person special education has been devastating for many families who are trying to keep their kids’ progress from stalling or regressing. Fortunately, education entrepreneurs are innovating to offer a bit of relief.
This Founder Was Inventing a “Touchless” World Before We Knew We Needed One
Simplehuman’s Frank Yang was envisioning intuitive, design-centric home products long before they became instrumental in saving lives.
His Criminal Record Disqualified Him From Receiving PPP. So He Pushed Back, and Got the Rules Changed.
Troy Parker’s cleaning and construction business hires returning citizens who struggle to find work elsewhere. When he was told he was ineligible for stimulus funds because of mistakes he already paid for, he started making calls.
Republicans Unveil Their $1 Trillion Stimulus Proposal. Here’s What’s In It.
They want to send out another round of $1,200 stimulus checks, while cutting those $600 weekly unemployment benefits to $200.
What’s Up With Open Yoga Studios in COVID-19 Hotspots?
Yoga is a practice known for its mindful, do-no-harm teachings. But yoga studios are also businesses, and many in current COVID-19 red zones are still offering in-studio classes. We zero in on the yoga community in Phoenix, Arizona to decipher how vari…
What Our Socially Distanced Workspaces Might Look Like
The architecture firm Gensler created an app to help businesses repurpose their spaces.
Has There Been $1 Billion in PPP Fraud?
A recent watchdog report found “significant risk” for fraud in the PPP. We spoke to a risk-management expert who identified the scope of the problem, and how to zero in on the seasoned fraudsters.
Gen Z Considers This Benefit More Important Than Salary
The greatest minds of this generation are social-justice oriented, STEM-savvy and financially conscious. And they really want good healthcare.
Still Need PPP? This SBA Tool Will Match You With Lenders In 2 Days
The Lender Match tool is part of the SBA’s efforts to fund minority, rural and other underserved small businesses owners before the PPP ends on June 30.