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The Government Rescinds Some Payments
The federal government is rescinding thousands of dollars in aid promised to restaurants, reports NBC 15.
Almost 3,000 small business owners are facing the rollback of federal money they were promised under the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Less than three weeks ago, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) stopped distributing money from the fund, leaving some business owners hanging.
Read more...As Small Businesses Begin Slow Recovery from COVID-19, National Association Awards $12k in Growth Grants
With the small business community beginning the slow recovery from the devastating COVID pandemic, the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, announced $12,000 in Growth Grants to three local Florida, Texas and New York businesses for the first quarter of 2021. Today’s announcement also includes a partnership with DELL Small Business who generously has sponsored $4,000 for the January Growth Grant award.
Read more...Senators Work to Protect Businesses from Cybercrime
Senators have introduced a bill that would help protect small businesses from cyberattacks, reports the Hill.
A bipartisan group of senators Thursday introduced a bill intended to protect small businesses from cyberattacks after hacks crippled some of the country’s largest companies.
Read more...Small Business Fight Inflation
With inflation rising, small businesses are working to keep prices affordable for consumers, reports WBIR.
If you've felt like prices on everyday items have gone up over the past year, you're not wrong. A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics said there has been a 5 percent inflation on items over the past 12 months.
Read more...Using Insta to Spark Sales
According to Small Business Trends, small businesses can use Instagram to drive sales.
Instagram is one of the most powerful online marketing tools available to today’s businesses. But there are many tasks for business owners to consider to make the most of the platform.
Read more...Small Businesses Worry About Future
A new survey reveals that 35% of small businesses could fail over the summer, reports Cleveland.com.
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to weigh heavily on the finances of small business owners, and one recent survey found 35% could face challenges surviving through the summer.
Read more...Paycheck Protection Funding Ends Early
Latest round of Paycheck Protection Funding was exhausted three days ahead of schedule, reports Nation’s Restaurant News.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Small Business Administration officially announced that the third round of the Paycheck Protection Program had closed to new applicants on Friday, May 28, three days ahead of its scheduled expiration date, after funds ran out.
Read more...Small Businesses Short Employees
Small businesses are having a hard time filling open positions, reports Reuters.
Nearly half of U.S. small business owners reported unfilled job openings in May, marking the fourth consecutive month of record-high readings as finding qualified applicants remains a lingering challenge, a trade group said on Thursday.
Read more...Small Businesses Have Debt Due to Pandemic
Small businesses that survived the pandemic now need help managing debt acquired during the pandemic, reports the Advertiser-Tribune.
After more than a year of navigating lockdowns, mandates and COVID-19 protocols, small-business owners are starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. But the debt many needed to take on to weather the pandemic still casts an ominous shadow.
Read more...Small Businesses Need to Consider Human Resource Topics
Small businesses need to consider several things including regulations and compliance, reports Entrepreneur.
Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts when it comes to effective HR management. So, if you are an entrepreneur who plans to hire employees, do yourself a favor.
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