BizX is a company committed to furthering the success of small businesses through genuine connection and mutual support. In March of this year, we, like many of the #BizXBusiness owners in our community, were suddenly faced with tough decisions, and uncertainty of what the future of our business looked like for us, and for you. As the effects of the pandemic continue to dictate the future of many businesses, we cannot help but to wonder “where do we go from here?”

Meet Chris Rugh

BizX Member Since: 2005

"BizX has helped me to maintain my profit and loss statement and balance sheet during COVID-19, all while helping my tenants move forward and stay current on their rent obligations without completely draining their cash reserves or losing everything they have. I was using BizX well before COVID-19 happened though. It’s a great way to leverage excess inventory you have for creative business solutions in any situation."

So many small businesses have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, and the small business landscape is going to be forever changed. While most business owners have had many moments of despair and uncertainty, there is always a lesson to be learned from the chaos of crisis.

Sheri Braemer of Earthborn Products, of San Diego, CA, uses BizX to attract new customers to her business. Finding new customers online is an ongoing effort, but by using BizX, Sheri can gain new customers and make additional sales that she would not have made through her website alone. We recently spoke to Sheri, to learn more:

It’s time to #RethinkRent

Across the country, the writing is on the wall. Sometimes, literally. “Cancel Rent” is the latest battle-cry in the escalation of a nation at war. It’s a war on a virus, a war on fear, and a war on powerlessness.