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Without New Stimulus, Small Business Owners Uncertain of Survival | 2020

It’s time to put aside politics and save millions of small businesses.
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Small Business Highlights from the Economic Stimulus Aid Package (PPP-2)

The President adds his signature to the economic stimulus aid package. Here are some small business highlights in the legislation.
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How to Apply for a Small Business ‘Payroll Protection Program’ Forgivable Loan

Late on Friday, treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin tweeted that $1.8 billion in loan applications had been processed, mostly from community banks.
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Unemployment Help From U.S. Federal Agencies (2020)

CareerOneStop.org is a good place to start. It can help with unemployment insurance benefits, job training, and finding a job.
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Trump Signs the Bi-Partisan Stimulus Bill into Law (Update. 4.16.2020)

An unprecedented $2 trillion aid package designed to help the economy rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.

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SBA Will Defer Existing Disaster Loans Through the End of 2020

The SBA says it is looking at every option to cut red tape to make it easier for small businesses to stay in business.

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Small Business Optimism Index Drops Most in its History

Small business optimism sinks to record level — in just half a month.
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White House Request for $250 Billion Small Business Loan is Stalled in Senate

The legislation requires a unanimous vote by the Senate.
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Why $7.5+ Billion is Being Returned to Auto Insurance Policy Holders

With most of the country operating under stay-at-home orders, fewer accidents and claims happening.
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How Coronavirus is Affecting Small Businesses in Some States More Than in Others

87% percent of small business owners surveyed said their business is hurting from coronavirus.
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Update: Lawmakers and President on the Verge of Striking a Funding Deal

The deal may be agreed upon as early as Monday (4.20.2020)
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80% of Small Business Loan Applicants Are Still Waiting

In a recent NFIB survey, 65% of the participants said they don’t believe the economy will fully recover until 2022.
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SBA Slashes Disaster-Loan Limit from $2 million to $150,000

After initially telling businesses that individual disaster loans could be as high as $2 million, SBA has now imposed a $150,000 limit.
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IRS Announcements Provide Guidance on Small Business Tax Issues and Tools

Do you have a tax-related question? You may find the answer here.
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An Overview of the New & Improved Small Business Paycheck Protection Program

The PPPFA provides two new exceptions for borrowers to qualify for forgiveness even if their workforce isn’t fully restored.
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How John Krasinski Grew ‘Some Good News’ Into Some Even Greater News?

How actor John Krasinski found ‘some good news’ in the era of coronavirus.

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State-by-State Listing of COVID-19 Resources

Each state has its own unique listing of COVID-19 resources. Here are some from each.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (SBA)

Recommended strategies that employers can use now.
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100+ BigCo CEOs Predict Dire Consequences if Congress Fails to Pass Small Business Pandemic Relief

100 CEOs called on Congress Monday to pass long-term relief to ensure small businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic.
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Retailers (Large & Small) are Seeking a Nationwide Mask Policy

Since the onset of the pandemic, retailers — of all sizes — have been on the front lines of interactions with customers and suppliers.
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President Trump Signs Small Business Loan Funding Bill

Funding package increases aid to small businesses, hospitals and Covid-19 testing.

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Lawmakers, Officials are Preparing Significant Changes to PPP Loan Program

Both changes follow small business owners who say they can’t hire back staff while they are closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Helpful Work-Related COVID-19 Articles from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC resources and articles organized in a work-related table of contents.
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Survey: Small Business Employees Say Covid-19 Could Lead to More Work-at-Home Adoption

Employees of companies — large and small — are bracing for the ongoing impacts of Covid-19.