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The SBA Needs To Get It’s Act Together On The PPP

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The SBA’s implementation of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) has been a mess. In particular, the SBA has given inconsistent guidance that continues to change and evolve, leaving companies left to wonder if they qualify or not. The program’s original $349 billion was allocated between April 3 and April 16.

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What Small Businesses Can Do To Survive And Thrive During The Pandemic

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On their website, you can learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program or PPP, the EIDL Loan Advance, the SBA Express Bridge Loans, and the SBA Debt Relief. The Express Bridge Loan enables small businesses that have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to get up to $25,000.

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Vital Tips For Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs During Covid-19  

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As individuals, we instinctively keep a running check in our heads about when our bills are due and when we have money coming in. Make a list of bills you owe each month ­­— it could be rent, payroll, utilities, inventory, software subscriptions, etc. Now it’s time to consider your small business in the same light.

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8 Things You Need To Start a Business During a Recession

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Recessions, or even a volatile market like we’re currently experiencing due to COVID-19 , are difficult times. As the economy recovers, you can always look to increase prices or add new services that these customers will be more willing to accept due to how you helped them before. But it doesn’t have to be all bad. .

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5 Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Small Business

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Remember, if you owe taxes this year, the payment was due to the IRS by April 15th, regardless of whether or not you have filed your actual tax return. At SmartBiz Loans, we offer 6%-8% SBA loans online with funding as fast as 7 days. Use cloud accounting software. File your taxes on time. Don’t miss tax deadlines.

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What’s an SBDC and Why You Want to Know

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And I’ve been meaning to post about the national SBDC program ever since. Good Clean Love is one of several good local companies that have been through our SBDC’s business management program. It also has a two-year once-a-month weeknight comprehensive program. company that won our angel investment contest.

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4 Reasons Small Businesses Fail

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The SBA has a variety of loan programs and offers considerable resources to small business startups. CRM software uses analytics and reporting tools to keep small business leaders knowledgeable about their customers; unfortunately, only 29% of small businesses currently use a CRM system. Small Business Administration.