As states begin to loosen restrictions, businesses are exploring how to reopen and adjust to the new normal in this COVID-19 environment. From reduced occupancies to socially distanced check-out lines, we’ve collected some snapshots of the ways businesses have adapted their stores and workplaces to help keep everyone safe. Sanitization and social distancing Essential businesses… Read more
“Very few places can take a comfort food and reinvent it to taste 11 times better than it did before. This is that place. Legit the best grilled cheese sandwiches of my life.” – Marlene M. of Houston, Texas, in her Yelp review of food truck Emojis Grilled Cheese A gourmet sandwich maker on wheels, Emojis… Read more
Editor’s note: A version of this post first ran on author Josh Kopel‘s blog. Josh is an entrepreneur, restaurateur, and host of Full Comp, a new podcast for the hospitality industry. As we prepared to open my restaurant, Preux & Proper, in 2014, we spent months conceptualizing the layout, menu, and overall concept. We considered… Read more
As you prepare to reopen, there are basic details your customers need to know, including how you’re currently operating and what safety measures you’re taking. Here are seven updates you can make to your Yelp Business Page to communicate that information, help you complete your profile, and appear more frequently in searches. 1. Update your… Read more
Corporations from all industries are rallying to help small businesses succeed during these uncertain times. Many companies are offering free tools, tips, and resources—covering everything from online business services to cybersecurity to invoicing—which we’ve collected here to help get them into the hands of the businesses that need them. Free technology tools and services Mastercard… Read more
The Open to All campaign launched in 2018 to encourage awareness and understanding of the importance of nondiscrimination laws. It’s meant to defend the bedrock principle that when businesses open their doors to the public, they should be open to all. The Open to All attribute allows your business to distinguish itself as a safe… Read more
Editor’s note: This information hub is being updated regularly with additional resources. Last update: July 15, 2020. Restaurants are exploring how to best reestablish their dine-in service as new protocols and precautionary measures are being introduced to keep both restaurant staff and patrons safe. We’ve compiled some of the best reopening resources we’ve found for… Read more
Five years ago Lindsey Kaalberg, owner of Ritual Hot Yoga, started her business to help revolutionize the yoga industry. Her studios are all-inclusive with premium mats and mat towels, essential oil bath products, and shower towels. Every last touch is designed to create an elevated experience. Lindsey is also passionate about creating career opportunities for… Read more
Physically waiting in line at a restaurant is becoming a thing of the past. Waitlist apps make it easy for diners to use their mobile devices to put their name on the list for a table before they’ve even arrived, so they can wait their turn at home, in their car, or while window shopping… Read more
Editor’s note: This information hub is being updated regularly with additional resources. Last update: July 15, 2020. As our country begins reopening, we’ve collected some of the best resources we’ve found to help businesses navigate the process of adjusting their operations in response to the Coronavirus—from a COVID-19 mythbusters series to a guidance tool that… Read more