How Covid-19 in a few states could sink small businesses nationwide

INC. THIS MORNING How Covid-19 in a few states could sink small businesses nationwide Good morning, Over the past month and a half, as U.S. states launched into reopening plans, many small-business owners readied themselves for a return to something resembling normalcy. They may need to keep waiting. The coronavirus that so devastated the Northeast is gathering pace in the Southeast and Southwest at the very worst moment--as restrictions are further relaxed and summer weather is luring people out of their homes. The result: States such as Florida, Arizona, Alabama, and Texas are reporting record daily Covid-19 cases. Some restaurants and stores in those states have already shut their doors again after employees or customers reported infections. More could be forced to close soon, as local officials weigh the pros and cons of pausing reopening plans or reimposing some lockdown measures. Ultimately, whether new lockdowns arrive or not, the recent spike in infections could come with a high price for small businesses across the country. Read the story to learn [why outbreaks in some states are threatening small businesses all across the country]( what business owners can do to minimize the damage. SPONSORED CONTENT [This Innovative Fitness Membership May Be the Key to Unlocking Your Best Performance]( This [fitness membership]( gives you the analytics you need to elevate your performance. [JOIN US:]( Carey Smith started fan-and-light maker Big Ass Fans in 1999 and sold it for $500 million in 2017, after appearing a stunning eleven consecutive years on the Inc 5000. At a time of national crisis, when so many established ways of doing things are no longer relevant, join Inc . and Smith today for an unfiltered conversation on what unorthodox business thinking really looks like. - Wednesday, June 17, 2020, 1:00 pm Eastern Time - [Reserve your free spot](. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: Monday’s Supreme Court ruling was a huge win for the LGBTQ workforce. It also left some [questions unanswered](. --Inc. First, she reorganized her brand-new startup due to Covid-19. Her [next challenge]( leading her all-black team through a time of anger and grief. --Inc. At least [four members of Congress]( reportedly reaped benefits from the Paycheck Protection Program they helped create. --Politico San Francisco’s [real-estate struggles]( amid the Covid-19 crisis have changed the power dynamic in the tech industry. --The Wall Street Journal On the [What I Know podcast]( fashion mogul Eileen Fisher on the state of her industry, sustainability, and how she found her entrepreneurial voice. --Inc. Here are the steps to take to expedite an insurance claim if your business was looted--and [what your options are]( if you're not covered. --Inc. --Cameron Albert-Deitch Reporter, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback for Inc. This Morning at [calbertdeitch@inc.com](mailto:calbertdeitch@inc.com?subject=) or on [Twitter](. [Click here]( to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, [Unsubscribe]( • [Update Profile]( • [View in Browser]( • [Privacy Policy](