Is the STEP Act Bad for Small Business?
Small business owners are keeping a wary eye on two pending pieces of legislation: The STEP Act and the 99.5% Act.
Small Business News
Here’s What to Do If You Are Denied PPP Loan Forgiveness
If you were denied for all or part of the money on your PPP loan forgiveness application, your appeal must be timely. You have 30 days to appeal.
Key Small Business Tax Deadline is Approaching
Small business tax filers, including sole proprietors, C-corporations and some LLCs, don’t have long to file their taxes if they received an extension on filing them earlier this year.
SBA Gave Out $4.5 Billion in Needless EIDL Loans in 2020
The Office of Inspector General found the SBA provided $4.5 billion more in Emergency EIDL grants to sole proprietors and independent contractors.
First COVID Small Business Loan Fraudster Gets Sentenced
The U.S. Attorney’s Office of the District of Rhode Island has managed to prosecute and sentence the first person charged for fraudulently applying COVID relief business loans.
2021 Holiday Shopping Predictions for Small Business Owners
The holiday shopping season is nearly here. Small business owners should be aware of the consumer trends and forecasts that industry experts are anticipating.
This Company Will Pay You $500 if You Don’t Like Their Service
Park Place Payments, a payment processing company founded and ran by women, has furthered its commitment to customer support.
COVID and the Gig Economy – By the Numbers
Offering flexibility and a better life/work balance than ‘traditional’ jobs, the gig economy has been thriving for a number of years.
In the News: $10 Billion in Shuttered Venue Grant Money Goes to Almost 12,000 Businesses
With the $10 billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is hoping they can continue operating.
Marketing 360 Launches Small Business Benefits Platform
Small Business Benefits has joined forces with Marketing 360 so their members can access a fully integrated Marketing 360 platform.
Nearly 12,000 Businesses Got $10 Billion in Shuttered Venue Grant Money
SBA just announced 12,000 businesses have received $10 billion in supplemental awards through the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant.
Windows 11 Available Now – Is Your Device Compatible?
Microsoft just announced Windows 11 is now available as of October 5, 2021. The question is, is your device compatible with the latest operating system?
