Cash flow should be a regular managerial exercise, not crisis-driven, only to be performed during recessions or global pandemics,

Being well-prepared will make the SBA loan application easier BY GERRI DETWEILER When it comes to small business lending, Small Business Administration loans are hot. In fact, in fiscal year 2019, the SBA guaranteed more than $28 billion to entrepreneurs that otherwise would not have had access to capital to start, grow or expand their [...]

At a time when small businesses across the country are struggling to stay afloat, some business owners are investing in business growth by expanding their facilities or buying equipment. In fact, a record number may be, according to some very recent loan data.

Community banks benefit from willingness to approve PPP loans for small business owners BY NANCY DAHLBERG In South Florida as well as around the nation, small business owners applying for the Paycheck Protection Program often struck out with big lenders — even when they had been loyal customers. They had better luck with smaller, community [...]

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The president has signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020. This law may make PPP loans more attractive to small businesses. Here are seven of the main ways it may help your business.

The Florida Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College urges small businesses to prepare for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.

I think it’s safe to say the Paycheck Protection Program wasn’t a good fit for every small business looking for capital. What’s more, the Small Business Administration loan is not the only source of financing options available. A savvy business owner can leverage the loan options that are available to maintain business operations, grow revenue and exit the current financial crises a little bruised and battered, but none the worse for wear.

The SBA has released the new PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Form 3508EZ, which is designed to streamline PPP forgiveness for certain businesses who qualify.

Small business owners nationwide are feeling a bit better about the economy. In fact, a growing number expect the economic fallout brought on by COVID-19 to be short-lived, the National Federation of Independent Business has reported.