But the economic fallout from covid-19 forced urgent innovation, and she leaned into the challenge with a hard focus on business growth. “That’s a gutsy move in this environment,” said Mark West, national vice president of business solutions for Principal®, who counsels business owners like Hunter. In November 2020 Hunter signed a two-year lease that swallowed her personal savings plus a $25,000 business loan. Principal® Business Owner Insights research can help you compare your priorities with those of your peers. A Florea and Archives are not affiliates of any company of the Principal Financial Group.

Source: Washington Post May 12, 2021 21:56 UTC