Small Business

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May 11, 2020 

The Science and Art of Predicting Economic Growth or Recession

The tools economists use to measure economic activity to predict economic growth or recession across the U.S. are evolving – especially with the rise of online sales. And now, as the pandemic is shifting consumer habits and straining industries ...

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May 7, 2020 

Post-Covid Business Forecast: Less Travel, More Work from Home

On average financial leaders were 70 percent certain they would alter work-from-home or travel policies in response to the COVID-19 mandatory stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders. These changes will come in two phases; near-term, which is ...

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May 5, 2020 

Most PPP Applicants Still Face Uncertainty on Loans

As the second round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) became available on April 27, 62 percent of PPP loan applicants were still waiting for funding or approval, according to new research from Paychex, Inc.

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May 5, 2020 

SEC Relaxes Regulations on Crowdfunding for Small Businesses

The temporary rules are intended to expedite the offering process for smaller, previously established companies directly or indirectly affected by COVID-19 that are seeking to meet their funding needs through the offer and sale of securities ...

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May 5, 2020 

5 Strategies to Help Small Businesses Survive a Recession

Some say a recession is coming, while others say that it’s already here. In either case, you must develop a strategy to recession-proof your business, and you should do this now. As the economy takes a deeper dive, it will be much harder for you to ...