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Business News

PPP Loan Forgiveness Period Beginning to Close; Payments May Be Due

PPP borrowers who took loans in 2020 will soon have their first payments due if they don't request forgiveness.

Business News

PPP Paid Over 4,000 Businesses Twice, Government Watchdog Says -- and They'll Have to Pay It Back

Between April and August 2020, 8,731 PPP loans were duplicates, totaling about $692 million.

Money & Finance

What to Know When Applying for a New PPP Loan By March 31

Recent revisions made it possible for more businesses to get in on the federal Covid-relief program, but there is some key information to keep straight.

Business News

New Stimulus Bill Includes Second Round of PPP Loans for Small Business and Forgiveness Rule Changes Favorable to Borrowers

Congress finally passed further Covid relief, and it potentially bodes well for a range of small businesses.

Business News

Joel Osteen's Church Received More Than $4 Million In PPP Loans

Backlash ensues over celebrity pastor's substantial government assist.

Business News

A Mysterious Maine Farm Got a $1.2 Million PPP Loan

Just another curious case of the widespread bilking of the Covid relief fund.

Operations & Logistics

Free Webinar | Oct 20: How to Get Your PPP Loan Forgiven

Join our experts Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen as they take you through the ins and outs of the SBA's 1-page PPP forgiveness application for loans.

Legal

SBA Approves Simple 1-Page PPP Forgiveness Application for Loans of $50,000 or Less

The new guidelines remove calculation requirements and simplify supporting-document rules.

Business News

NFL Season Kicks Off With Former Jet Wide Receiver's Alleged PPP Fraud

Football free agent Josh Bellamy is among those accused of using a share of his small-business loan on personal indulgence.

Business News

Are Immigrant Entrepreneurs Left Behind By Small-Business Aid?

The pandemic eliminated 36 percent of immigrant small-business owners, according to reports.

Debt / Loans / Refinancing

New Legislation Would Grant Automatic Forgiveness of PPP Loans Under $150,000

The smallest of small businesses may be able to avoid hassling with additional documents, worksheets and payroll/tax forms.

Business News

The CEO of a Company That Owns More Than 100 Wendy's Allegedly Used $1 Million in PPP Loans on a New House in Montana

Sandi Adler, a former vice president at Starboard, claims she was fired after taking issue with CEO Andrew Levy's plans to "defraud the United States and the Small Business Association."

Debt / Loans / Refinancing

Free Webinar: What You Need to Know About The PPP Updates

Join our experts Mark Kohler and Mat Sorensen as they dive into the various ways you can can maximize your PPP loan and avoid major pitfalls.

Operations & Logistics

Should I Return My Small-Business Loan? (Updated)

It's a good question. And with the SBA PPP deadline looming, we sought out an expert to answer it.

Fundraising

Free Webinar: How to Ensure Your PPP Loan Is Forgiven

Join us as our experts Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen as they guide you through the ins and outs of your PPP loan and how you can ensure your PPP loan is forgiven.