Small Business in the News: January 14, 2021 Edition

January 14, 2021 // GoSmallBiz
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In the New Year, the Paycheck Protection Program has reopened as part of the latest Covid-19 relief package. We’ve got some news and advice for small businesses looking to participate in the program, plus more insights in this week’s small business headlines!

Small businesses can start applying for new PPP loans (CNN Business)

6 Changes That Make PPP Forgiveness Easier (Inc.)

The pandemic forced live events to go virtual. It may change access to entertainment forever (Washington Post)

Facebook Cancels a $46 Million Small Business Customer and Other Small Business Tech News (Forbes)

Amazon, Walmart, and Target are taking a new approach to returns (Business Insider)

This is How Saving Habits Have Changed Since the Start of the Pandemic (Entrepreneur)

You’re probably making these common communication mistakes. Here are 3 ways to fix them (Fast Company)

Amazon Web Services: A Complete Guide (SmallBizClub)

Personal branding: The key to success in the digital age (USA Today)

Fraud is on the Rise: How to Protect Your Small Business (Small Biz Trends)

Cash, Breakfast, and Firings: An All-Out Push to Vaccinate Wary Medical Workers (New York Times)

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