YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2020

The Small Business Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to eight weeks of payroll costs including benefits. The great news about this program is that the loan will be forgiven if it’s used in this manner, so if you’ve already let your employees go, you can bring them back and pay them using this money.

Small Business 147

Small Business SBA Entrepreneur Software Review 147

Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

Do I need to hire a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for my small business? A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a state licensed professional who offers various accounting, auditing, tax, financial analysis, business valuation and consulting services. As a licensed professional, a CPA has to adhere to a code of professional ethics.

Small Business 87

Small Business CPA Government North America 87

Up and Running

APRIL 2, 2015

One exception to the rule is that the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) has programs that guarantee some portion of startup costs for new businesses so banks can lend them money with the government, reducing the banks’ risk. See Also The Complete Guide to SBA Loans. CPAs get sued over bad audits. Collateral.

Balance Sheet 60

Balance Sheet SBA Covenant Technical Review 60

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2018

I got an SBA loan and purchased my business within months of beginning my search. Have a bookkeeper and a CPA. Use an accounting software application so that you can provide your CPA with your financials as often as needed. I did my research, prepared my business plan, and sent it to several financial companies for financing.

Florida 102

Florida CPA Dallas America 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2023

Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. Clean up your credit rating before you apply. Show a significant personal investment.

Silicon Valley 292

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration Startup 292

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. Clean up your credit rating before you apply. Show a significant personal investment.

Silicon Valley 431

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration SBA 431

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. Clean up your credit rating before you apply. Show a significant personal investment.

Silicon Valley 210

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration SBA 210