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
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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 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
PPP Certification and the New Safe Harbor
Worried about your PPP certification? Stop. You should keep the PPP money. For one thing, you probably need the money. For another thing, the … [Read more...] about PPP Certification and the New Safe Harbor
Losing PPP Loan Forgiveness
A disturbing possibility: Surely many small business owners risk losing PPP loan forgiveness. Hopefully, most firms will only lose a bit. Some will … [Read more...] about Losing PPP Loan Forgiveness
PPP Certification Rule Change Creates Risk
Late last week, the Small Business Administration published new guidance on the certification rules for the paycheck protection program. The PPP … [Read more...] about PPP Certification Rule Change Creates Risk
How to Beat a Super Car in a Race
An awkward admission: I watch too much streaming video. Even more now that we're under a "stay at home" directive from our state's governor. A … [Read more...] about How to Beat a Super Car in a Race
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Application Failed?
Who knows how many small businesses applied for but failed to get a PPP loan. Certainly millions. Maybe tens of millions. Which begs an obvious … [Read more...] about Paycheck Protection Program Loan Application Failed?
PPP Loan Accounting: Tips to Do It Right
Hopefully, in the next few days, you receive a paycheck protection program loan, or PPP loan. Good job for getting that done. Seriously. Your … [Read more...] about PPP Loan Accounting: Tips to Do It Right