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PPP Round 2: How To Apply For A First Or Second Draw PPP Loan
If you own a small business and have employees on your payroll, the PPP loan may benefit you. Keep reading to learn more about this program, how to know if you qualify, and how to navigate the application process with ease.
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SBA Loans: Current Interest Rates For November 2024
The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a number of loan programs designed to help small businesses grow. SBA loans are known for having some of the lowest interest rates available. We’ll explain the rates for three of the SBA’s most popular loan programs: 7(a) Loans (business loans for most general business purposes), CDC/504 Loans (business loans to finance real estate and other fixed assets), and Disaster Loans (loans to rebuild following a disaster).
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How To Check The Status Of Your SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Application
On December 27, 2020, a new COVID-19 relief package was signed into law. This package allots an additional $284 billion for a second round of PPP funding, allowing business owners to receive a first or second loan. Applications for this round of funding started the week of January 11, 2021, and will continue through March 31, 2021.
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The 8 Best $10K Small Business Loans
A $10,000 business loan is a fairly small amount, so it shouldn’t be too difficult for many businesses to receive one. Many online lenders have short applications and can fund as quickly as the same business day of approval. Lenders may evaluate factors including personal credit score, monthly or annual revenue, and time in business to determine if you qualify.
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How To Determine If Your EIDL Loan Is Forgivable
In response to the woes facing the economy, the US government has allocated funds to help support businesses throughout the country. Read through for the full details on how you can receive forgiveness on your EIDL emergency advance.
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What SBA Disaster Loans Are & How To Qualify For One
The SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) provides financial assistance to both small businesses and private, nonprofit organizations that are located in a declared disaster area. Coverage depends on the amount of economic injury sustained. That includes things that don’t cause property damage, such as COVID-19, but still result in a massive loss of demand due to circumstances beyond your control or that interrupt your ability to conduct business.
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The Highest Paying Industries For Gig Economy Jobs In 2021
As Merchant Maverick’s latest report, the “Highest Paying Industries For Gig Economy Jobs In 2021” demonstrates clearly, most of the premium gig economy industries require a large initial outlay of resources, whether in the form of cash or time. Read on for a look at what it takes to break into and succeed at the best, most high-paying side hustles.
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5 Best Third-Party Food Delivery Services
As a restaurant or retail business owner, pairing with one ore more of these companies can potentially bring in a boon of new revenue. However, with so many choices, are certain services better than others? Let’s take a look at what separates some of the more popular third-party delivery services in the industry, and hopefully, you can decide which one, if any, makes the most sense for your company.
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What Is Business Interruption Insurance?
Do you have a plan to deal with a loss of income or pay for utilities that aren’t working? What if you have to temporarily relocate? Read this informative article to learn more about business interruption insurance, including exactly what it covers, how to buy it, and more.
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