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7 Lenders That Are Offering Second Round PPP Loans Online
A second round of PPP funding has been approved by Congress for 2021. Want to apply for a PPP loan online? Here are the best online lenders participating in the second round of PPP loans.
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PPP Loans & Credit Scores: Is A Credit Check Required To Get A PPP Loan? What To Expect When You Apply
As far as formal requirements go, there is no credit score requirement you must meet in order to qualify for a PPP loan. This is despite the fact that the PPP program technically falls under the SBA’s 7(a) loan program, which does feature an acceptable credit requirement. However, this formal requirement has been suspended when it comes to Paycheck Protection Program loans.
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Guide To PPP Loan Rules For Restaurants
The new stimulus package includes special PPP loan rules for restaurants. Learn what you could get from the PPP if you own a restaurant.
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Trellis Counseling: Doing The Essential Work Of Trauma Therapy In A COVID World
Trellis Counseling has specialized in trauma therapy from day one, and was uniquely prepared for the challenges of the COVID pandemic. Overcoming issues related to remote counseling and therapy, Trellis has adapted to meet the needs of a growing and increasingly traumatized clientele. Read on for a full look at Trellis Counseling, how it began, and where it’s going next.
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Top 10 eCommerce Trends For Small Businesses In 2021
In this article, we’ll break down a few of the major trends we’ve noticed in 2020. We’ll explain each trend, demonstrate its popularity, and then give you some actionable steps to implement it in your own business model. Take advantage of these new ideas to stay up to date with emerging selling strategies and make sure your brand is always keeping up with the competition!
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CARES Act Small Business Grants: Check Your Local Governments For Funding
Is your business still in need of funding due to COVID-19 and its effect on the economy? The PPP program may be over and done with, but state, county, and city governments are tapping into CARES Act funds to deliver grants to local businesses. Find out how you can get money and funding for your small business.
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Guide To Social Media Marketing
Social media marketing is about utilizing social platforms to connect with an end goal in mind. While social media is often used as a way for individual people to showcase what they are doing on any given day without necessarily thinking about the impact on their audience, social media marketing for a business thinks about the audience at the core of everything it does.
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Guide For Independent Contractors, Freelancers, & The Self-Employed
On December 27, 2020, a new COVID-19 aid package was signed into law and includes more funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) program. Sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals are eligible to apply.
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Round 2 PPP Loans Explained: Rules, Requirements, & Where To Apply
While the CARES Act has many moving pieces and parts, the sections dedicated to protecting small businesses and the people they employ will be a salve amid a tragic month of anxiety. One of the specific offerings in the stimulus package is the Paycheck Protection Program. These loans come with stipulations but are equipped with some generous benefits to help protect payroll. Keep on reading to find out what they might mean for your business.
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