A couple of times over the last few months, I've read good academic papers about the impact of historically low costs of capital. So, the impact of … [Read more...] about Updating your Financial Game Plan for Low Interest Rates and Equity Returns
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Covid-19 Economic Uncertainty Update
Over most of the last year, we’ve talked a lot at this blog about economic uncertainty and the Covid-19 pandemic. As you maybe know, the popular … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Economic Uncertainty Update
The Small Business Long Game: Compound Growth
We’ve all had a lot of other things to pay attention to recently. The election. Covid-19. A struggling economy. But something unexpected popped … [Read more...] about The Small Business Long Game: Compound Growth
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
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