SBA

Now is the time for small businesses to get their bids in line.

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.

The agency has been crucial in administering Paycheck Protection Program loans.

It's all about finding a healthy balance in today's economy.

If you want to buy another business, don't let a lack of capital hold you back.

Troy Parker's cleaning and construction business hires returning citizens who struggle to find work elsewhere. When he was told he was ineligible for stimulus funds because of mistakes he already paid for, he started making calls.

If you need relief fast (or don't qualify for a PPP loan), consider these alternatives.

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

The Lender Match tool is part of the SBA's efforts to fund minority, rural and other underserved small businesses owners before the PPP ends on June 30.

And it appears many business owners may qualify for it.

There is now improved guidance on calculation methods, definitions of forgivable expenses and the documents that must be submitted with the forgiveness request.

Businesses that received big bucks from the government stimulus fund are on the clock. And that could mean more money available for everyone else.

It has reportedly been ignoring Freedom of Information Act requests from the 'New York Times' and others.

Don't let desperation cloud your judgment.

Round 2 of small-business funding is winding down, and business owners are now facing tough decisions.

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

Here is some clarity for frustrated sole proprietors across America.

If your business accepted government-backed stimulus funds in error, you have until May 18 to make good.

Despite broad bipartisan support for stimulus loans reaching small-business owners with criminal records, Steven Mnuchin and the SBA are reportedly excluding more rehabilitated entrepreneurs than they've ever admitted before.

Business who don't bring back their entire workforce will have their eligible forgiveness amount reduced.

The $4.4 billion basketball team is giving back its $4.6 million loan, but they aren't the only non-public business to backpedal.