The final installment of our three-part series written by Rebecca Small and Shawn Small. On Friday, we shared information on the two programs that are intended to help you maintain payroll. However, businesses have other expenses besides payroll. Though not an exhaustive list, the resources below can help you pay for things such as; fixing … Read more
(Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) I’m trying to justify an article I just read in The Oregonian with what I saw on a ride through Portland Sunday. And I can’t do it.
Map of bike shop statuses during the COVID-19 outbreak created by Chris King Precision Components and Portland Design Works
Part two of a three-part series written by Rebecca Small and Shawn Small. See full series here. We continue with another timely article that’s tailor-made for Portland bike businesses. On Wednesday we explained how to navigate the system and find unemployment benefits. Today we’ll share the latest links and advice for how to manage cashflow … Read more
If you think it’s hard to comply with social distancing guidelines on narrow sidewalks and bike lanes in Portland, you should try doing it on singletrack trails in Forest Park. But that hasn’t stopped the City of Portland from keeping the much-loved urban park open. While trails in the Columbia River Gorge and elsewhere throughout … Read more
A three-part series written by Rebecca Small and Shawn Small. See the rest of the guides here. Uncertainty is hardly a new sensation for small business owners. Throw in a pandemic, a statewide lockdown, and implosion of the national economy and our local entrepreneurs find themselves facing previously unknown levels of apprehension and sleepless nights. … Read more
It’s strange that while many things have slowed down or paused during these virus-impacted times, there seems to be more news than ever coming toward us. Even as owner of a niche transportation media outlet, I’m working overtime to keep up with everything. In an effort keep you informed and entertained in your at-home existence, … Read more
I never thought I’d say this; but I’m happy the forecast calls for clouds and rain this weekend. With virus outbreak mode at an all-time high in Oregon and nightmarish scenes unfolding across the country, it’s absolutely essential that we stay home and stay isolated as much as possible right now. (If you do head … Read more
Hi everyone. I wanted to take a minute and hear how you’re holding up amid these crazy times. Are you riding? If so, what has your experience been out there? (Or maybe you’re lucky enough to be able to ride inside.) If you’re not riding, how has that impacted you?
Comment of the Week: The public health angle should matter more