Chicago area business owners are facing a number of challenges and the coronavirus pandemic is threatening the viability of their business. Here are some of the more frequently questions asked by business owners.
- Do I have to close my business?
As of March 30 over half of Americans were under “stay at home” orders in 24 states and the District of Columbia in addition to several other major cities and local areas. Four states have also ordered all nonessential businesses to close without issuing a formal “stay at home” order. Which businesses can and cannot stay open varies depending on how each state, city, or area defines an essential business. Gyms, hair salons, and restaurants (aside from carry out) generally are among those defined as non-essential.