This article is aimed at helping small businesses grow in the right direction through the recruitment process. Some of the best practices outlined in this link are identifying what your vacant jobs entail, advertising, and holding introductory calls. Be sure to check out this link...
Read MoreIn a recent article we wrote for Arkansas Business, we explore succession planning for agribusinesses. Below is an excerpt of the article. The agribusiness industry has long been the backbone of the American economy. Farmers face a wide variety of unknowns and new challenges each season....
Read MoreThis article discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the national economy, and in particular, family enterprises. However, being educated on emerging trends such as the rise of small cities, an increase in digitalization, and a slowdown in globalization can help your family business get...
Read MoreThis article discusses a rare opportunity that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act have produced for investors in the United States. Long story short, this act is incentivizing investors to invest in distressed communities in order to receive tax benefits in the hopes of “spur[ing]...
Read MoreOn Friday, August 28, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2020-65, which offers guidance regarding the implementation of the Presidential Memorandum on the deferment of some payroll taxes. The memorandum, which was released by the President on August 8th, called for a deferral of the...
Read MoreThis article discusses how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting a number of industries in multiple ways. Some of the trends include working from home, hiring based on technology skill set, and restaurants teaming up with delivery services permanently. No matter your industry, being aware of...
Read MoreThis article discusses some accounting tips that your small business should consider following in order to become more efficient. There are many details business owners must consider, managing your accounting practices early on will allow you to focus on the work of growing your business....
Read MoreIn this time of uncertainty, knowing about and implementing some best practices within the industry can go along way in the health of your business. This article discusses four tips that you can take advantage of, such as keeping your customers up-to-date, shifting to an...
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SBA Issues 23 New PPP FAQs
On August 4th, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released additional guidance regarding forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. In consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the SBA added 23 new questions to their PPP FAQ page. The SBA sorts the new loan...
Read MoreThe Main Street Lending Program is designed to help credit flow to small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations that were in sound financial condition before the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, but now need loans to help maintain their operations until they have recovered...
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