The economic fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced business owners to reevaluate their operations and make difficult decisions. One place to look for the information...
Business Management
The Fed’s Main Street Lending Program: Who’s Eligible?
Questions and Answers on the central bank’s $600 billion direct-loan program The Federal Reserve announced the creation of new lending programs to help businesses that need access to cash...
SBA Issues PPP Frequently Asked Questions; Gives Favorable Answers
As banks start accepting and processing applications, and businesses and their advisors race to apply, all have struggled with limited PPP guidance and unanswered questions. Late Monday...
Uncertainty Surrounds the SBA PPP and EIDL Programs
The U.S. Small Business Administration reported Saturday morning that banks had approved more than 725,000 loans from its $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program, totaling over $182...
Are you eligible for unemployment insurance? Here’s what to know
Laid off or furloughed because of COVID-19? We answer your questions about unemployment benefits. Unemployment claims are soaring across the United States due to coronavirus-related...
SBA Answers More Key PPP Questions – Many Remain
UPDATE 4/4/20: The SBA has Issued a Second Round of Guidance - 13 CFR Part 121. This guidance primarily focuses on affiliation rules for businesses, not-for-profits and faith-based...
Answers to More CARES Act Emergency Loan Questions – Round 2
Applications for the Paycheck Protection Program Are Scheduled to Begin on April 3, 2020. Check With Your Bank For When You Can Begin to Apply and Application Process. UPDATE: 4.3.2020 -...
Q&A For CARES Act Emergency Loans – Apply Now
The US Department of The Treasury issued late today a first round of guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program. You can begin to apply as early as April 3rd. See information...
COVID-19 Business Loans and Disaster Relief
Businesses have been hit hard by mandatory closures and safety measures required to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Many of our clients are asking for guidance on loan...