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Friday 5 for June 26th, 2020

Last Call for PPP Loan Applications, Use the SBA’s Lender Match Tool By: Taylor Hughes Small business owners who are considering, but have not yet applied for, a PPP loan should utilize the SBA’s Lender Match Tool as soon as possible, and no later than Friday, June 26, 2020. While… Read article Take a Trip…

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Take a Trip Down Your Customized Business Roadmap

Have you noticed a new feature in your GoSmallBiz.com membership? The new Business Roadmap is ready for you! The Roadmap replaces our former Business Risk Assessment, and upgrades by covering a lot more parts of a business’s operations. Like the assessment, the Roadmap is a self-guided questionnaire that walks through different aspects of your business.…

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Friday 5 for June 19th, 2020

Changes in the PPP Flex Act By Taylor Hughes Small business owners who have obtained, applied for, or are seeking a PPP loan should be familiarizing themselves with the new rules and guidance issued by the SBA in consultation with… Read article Starting a Small Business? Here’s What You Need to Stay in Compliance By…

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Friday 5 for June 12th, 2020

Are You Ready to Reopen Your Business? A Checklist By GoSmallBiz Many states have already begun or are preparing to reopen after lengthy shutdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic. No matter what your business is, you have been affected. New safety guidelines… Read article Feasibility Studies By Taylor Hughes Advisors, partners, or investors may push…

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Are You Ready to Reopen Your Business? A Checklist

Many states have already begun or are preparing to reopen after lengthy shutdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic. No matter what your business is, you have been affected. New safety guidelines, remote working, employee furloughs, even complete temporary shutdowns. But what do you have to do to get back up and running again? That’s the…

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Consultant’s Corner: Feasibility Studies

Q: As an entrepreneur, I often have new ideas for business opportunities. What is the best way to evaluate my ideas before developing a formal business plan? In previous weeks we have discussed financial relief opportunities for small businesses, marketing and business planning measures, and changing consumer behaviors or expectations. Amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic…

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Friday 5 for June 5th, 2020

How Covid-19 Will Impact Human Capital Trends By GoSmallBiz We’ve all seen how Covid-19 has impacted businesses in the past few months. But what will the impact of the pandemic be on the labor market in the medium- and long-term? For business… Read article Changes to Consumer Behavior By Taylor Hughes From a technology perspective, businesses…

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How Covid-19 Will Impact Human Capital Trends

We’ve all seen how Covid-19 has impacted businesses in the past few months. Millions of people have lost their jobs. Many more are furloughed. Still more are working from home, struggling to figure out a new normal. But what will the impact of the pandemic be on the labor market in the medium- and long-term?…

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Friday 5 for May 29th, 2020

Why You Need to Resolve Complaints Fast! By Shep Hyken You might first learn about a problem at the moment a customer reaches out to you to tell you about it. But what you have to keep in mind is that while you’ve only been trying to solve the problem since… Watch video How Will…

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Friday 5 for May 22nd, 2020

Changing Customer Expectations By Taylor Hughes Consumers are focusing on what they can control or how they can mitigate uncertainty, especially when it comes to spending money. Some people are attempting more DIY solutions rather than purchasing… Read article Survey: Growing Optimism Amid Challenges By ADP As we go through a third month of social…

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