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Entering the Year of the Ox: Finding inspiration for small business in the Lunar New Year

Entering the Year of the Ox: Finding inspiration for small business in the Lunar New Year

In the Chinese calendar, each year is identified by one of 12 animals. Predictions for the year are based on the characteristics of the animal.
9 million U.S. small businesses fear they won't survive pandemic

9 million U.S. small businesses fear they won't survive pandemic

As COVID-19 pummels small businesses, 3 in 10 say they won't make it without more federal funds, Fed survey shows.
Team of experts from Cleveland start a ‘Dear Abby’ for small businesses

Team of experts from Cleveland start a ‘Dear Abby’ for small businesses

A group of small business owners have started a site, Brand X, they call the 'Dear Abby' for struggling businesses
Senator Coons, colleagues introduce bill providing $10B for small business lending | WITN Channel 22 Wilmington, Delaware

Senator Coons, colleagues introduce bill providing $10B for small business lending | WITN Channel 22 Wilmington, Delaware

Senator Coons colleagues introduce bill providing $10B for small business lending
5 Things to Consider Before Applying for PPP Loan Forgiveness

5 Things to Consider Before Applying for PPP Loan Forgiveness

Tune in to the fifth segment of PPP with Paul and Dan from Anders CPAs and Advisors (https://anderscpa.com/ ) as they discuss why it might be best to hold off on the PPP loan forgiveness process for right now, and five things to consider before moving forward.
Defiance group using social media to support small businesses

Defiance group using social media to support small businesses

The Support Defiance Facebook group is quickly growing and helping to support small businesses in the town.
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Fanbank answered: 9/15/2020

What is IRS Notice 2020-65 and how could it affect my business?

Thanks for the question. This relates to the IRS guidance on payroll tax deferral and we aren't attorneys or CPAs -- but there any many good accounting firms and tax consultants that can help you on this issue. Here's a link to one firm, Aronson, and they provide a response on th...

Fanbank answered: 4/13/2020

What resources are available to help main street businesses struggling from lost sales due to coronavirus?

In addition the small business relief program offered by Fanbank, here are some good expert tips. G

Guide to federal small business loans: 9 expert tips on coronavirus relief funds

https://www.syracuse.com/back-in-business/2020/04/guide-to-federal-small-business-loans-9-expert-ti...

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Susan (Community Support) published: 3/20/2020

Small businesses and rent problems amid coronavirus crisis

Many small businesses may need to think about how to control rent costs in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. An article from Axios provides a good starting point for thinking about the issue.  See ...more

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