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Covid-19 Economic Uncertainty Update

January 20, 2021 By Stephen Nelson CPA 15 Comments

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

Filed Under: COVID-19, management, PPP

The Small Business Long Game: Compound Growth

November 9, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Small business compound growth is the long game

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

Filed Under: management, New business, Strategy

Covid-19 Closures Killing Millions of Small Businesses

September 11, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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

Filed Under: COVID-19, management, New business, PPP, Strategy

Post-Pandemic Covid-19 Small Business Planning

August 15, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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

Filed Under: COVID-19, management, New business, Strategy

PPP Flexibility Act Scrambles Planning But Offers Hope

May 29, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

PPP flexibility Act scrambles planning 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

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Maximize PPP Forgiveness with Five Tips

May 26, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Maximize PPP Forgiveness by understanding the rules

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

Filed Under: COVID-19, management, New business

PPP Certification and the New Safe Harbor

May 13, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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

Filed Under: COVID-19, management

Losing PPP Loan Forgiveness

May 1, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

PPP loan forgiveness not at much grace as you hope

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

Filed Under: COVID-19, management

PPP Certification Rule Change Creates Risk

April 28, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

PPP certification rules create an impossible maze for small business owners

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

Filed Under: COVID-19, management

How to Beat a Super Car in a Race

April 27, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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

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