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For small businesses, online tools are key to survival timesunion.com/opinion/articl… @timesunion

"According to a UPS survey, 41% of small businesses changed course, with 65% doing more business online."

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"Online sales have doubled compared with the same period in 2019. An interesting consequence of the pandemic has been the sudden influx of NYC residents to regions north, leading to an increase in sales of upstate-branded products."

"I am thankful we have digital platforms such as @Etsy, @instagram, and @Google to provide affordable services to keep business humming during this difficult year — from connecting with suppliers to communicating with customers."

"As the pandemic continues and elected leaders consider measures to support small business now and throughout the Empire State's recovery, they must take a smart approach and promote access to online services, not restrict it."

"Encouraging, though, @NYCComptroller proposed piloting a NYC Small Business Services Tech Corps to work directly with business owners to design websites, purchase business software, and set up payroll, sales, and inventory tools. Gov Cuomo has also launched Empire State Digital"