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Lawmakers Ponder More Help for Business
With the Paycheck Protection Loan program coming to an end lawmakers are worried that it wasn’t enough to sustain the economy, reports Politico.
Washington’s massive small business rescue is ending after delivering more than half a trillion dollars to millions of employers. Now, everyone from key lawmakers to the Federal Reserve says it may not be enough.
Read more...New Loan Application Easier
According to NJ Biz, there is a new shorter, more user-friendly application for government funds to help small businesses hit by Covid-19.
The Trump administration rolled out a much shorter and “user-friendly” application for a federal aid program aimed at propping up small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing recession ahead of a June 30 deadline.
Read more...Paycheck Protection Info Remains Secret
Data regarding what firms received Paycheck Protection Program loans will not be released, reports the Hill.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department announced Friday that they will provide data regarding which businesses borrowed money from the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) after previously saying the names of the firms would not be released.
Read more...It is Possible to Retire During Covid
Small business owners can take steps to get their retirement plans back on track, reports Barron’s.
The valuations of many small businesses have gotten impaired during the coronavirus crisis, leaving owners who were planning to retire in the next year or so facing a tough question: proceed as planned and possibly sell at a reduced price, or refocus on the business and retool retirement plans?
Read more...Fed Encourages More Financial Help
According to Politico, the Federal Reserve is encouraging the government to offer more assistance to small businesses suffering from covid-19 related financial problems.
The Federal Reserve on Friday warned that struggling small businesses may need more government support even after employers received more than $500 billion in emergency loans.
Read more...Tax Credits for Small Business
The government is offering several coronavirus related tax credits for small businesses, reports USA Today.
If you own a small business, the Great Lockdown has probably been difficult. Whether you've been forced to shut down or have been able to stay open (despite the risk) as an essential business, these are turbulent economic times, and your company is probably feeling some adverse financial effects.
Read more...Paycheck Protection Rules Ease
The Federal government has eased some of the Paycheck Protection Program regulations, reports KCCI.
On Friday, President Donald Trump signed new legislation that eased some of the policies surrounding the Paycheck Protection Program under the federal coronavirus relief
Read more...Understanding Tax Credits for Employee Retention
Small businesses need to understand the new tax rules regarding employee retention during COVID, reports the Motley Fool.
If you own a small business, the Great Lockdown has probably been difficult. Whether you've been forced to shut down or have been able to stay open (despite the risk) as an essential business, these are turbulent economic times, and your company is probably feeling some adverse financial effects.
Read more...Americans Embrace Online Shopping
According to Small Business Trends, a new survey finds that 87% of Americans are shopping online.
A survey by Ware2Go has found there are signals of a possible rebound in the consumer market driven by online buying.
Read more...New Employment Guidelines Released
According to Newsday, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has updated its guidelines to include Covid-19 related screening.
COVID-19 has changed the way workplaces operate perhaps forever, which makes reopening for many businesses an arduous task.
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