Posts Tagged ‘covid-19’

Merchant Maverick’s latest report contains a clear finding: customer-facing service jobs easily replaced by technology will disappear at a stunning rate. Seven job categories affected by technological advancements are estimated to drop nearly 20% on average by 2029. This means that roughly one out of every five employees who leaves one of these jobs over the next decade will not be replaced.

What is the SBA PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal? Can you use it to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness? How does it work? Find out everything you need to know about what the SBA PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal is and how to use it here.

Need more time to complete your tax paperwork? Here is our quick guide to finding the business tax extension form and everything you need to know to file correctly.

Is your business struggling from financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic? Find out if your small business is eligible for the 2021 supplemental Targeted EIDL Advance from the Small Business Administration.

The economic stimulus bill known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, is designed to facilitate the country’s recovery from the devastating economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on to see which ARP provisions affect small business owners the most.

A community navigator model is a strategy used by traditional organizations to reach customers that are generally overlooked. In the case of the SBA, this means connecting with entrepreneurs in underserved segments of the community. Read on to learn whether the SBA’s Community Navigator Program can help prepare your business for better funding opportunities.

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant program is now open. The deadline for applying is May 24, 2021, at 8 PM ET, so all interested businesses should apply ASAP.

Can your small business get multiple EIDL loans? Can you increase your EIDL size? Find out if it’s possible to get more relief funding from the EIDL program.

Through the ECIP, up to $9 billion will be sent directly to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and minority depository institutions (MDIs) so these institutions can provide funding and relief to communities in the US that have suffered the most from the effects of the pandemic and from decades of economic neglect.

As Merchant Maverick’s latest report, the “Highest Paying Industries For Gig Economy Jobs In 2021” demonstrates clearly, most of the premium gig economy industries require a large initial outlay of resources, whether in the form of cash or time. Read on for a look at what it takes to break into and succeed at the best, most high-paying side hustles.