Senator Marco Rubio’s new PPP bill, the “Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Program Program Act,” continues to inch along. And my hunch? … [Read more...] about Rubio’s New PPP Bill: The Two Minute Overview
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Covid-19 Closures Killing Millions of Small Businesses
Some bad news, I’m afraid. Covid-19 closures appear to be killing millions of small businesses. That’s maybe not a huge surprise. Also, we’ve had … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Closures Killing Millions of Small Businesses
PPP Loan Amount Increases
A week or two from now, you may get a chance to get a PPP loan amount increase. What you’re waiting for? To see whether Congress passes the … [Read more...] about PPP Loan Amount Increases
Post-Pandemic Covid-19 Small Business Planning
Okay, this may sound crazy. But I’m going to say it anyway. A good chance exists you and I need to start thinking more—and thinking more … [Read more...] about Post-Pandemic Covid-19 Small Business Planning
PPP Loan Amount Increases After-the-fact
The proposed “Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program Act” tweaks the Paycheck Protection Program in a bunch of … [Read more...] about PPP Loan Amount Increases After-the-fact
How You Should Have Done Your PPP Loan
Hindsight is 20/20, the saying goes. But in most cases, hindsight doesn’t matter much. Knowing now that I should not have sold those Microsoft … [Read more...] about How You Should Have Done Your PPP Loan
Big PPP Loan Forgiveness Surprises Await Small Businesses
Over the last few months, I blogged about PPP loans maybe a dozen times. I answered hundreds of questions from readers and clients. And I’ve written a … [Read more...] about Big PPP Loan Forgiveness Surprises Await Small Businesses
PPP Flexibility Act Scrambles Planning But Offers Hope
On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. That's great news for PPP loan borrowers. The new statute … [Read more...] about PPP Flexibility Act Scrambles Planning But Offers Hope
Maximize PPP Forgiveness with Five Tips
You can maximize PPP forgiveness by understanding the Small Business Administration's Interim Final Rule on forgiveness. Further, by understanding the … [Read more...] about Maximize PPP Forgiveness with Five Tips
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application: Tips, Tricks and Traps
Last night, the Small Business Administration published its Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application. The loan forgiveness … [Read more...] about Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application: Tips, Tricks and Traps