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The SBA Needs To Get It’s Act Together On The PPP

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The SBA’s implementation of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) has been a mess. In particular, the SBA has given inconsistent guidance that continues to change and evolve, leaving companies left to wonder if they qualify or not. But, while very well-intentioned, it’s implementation has been flawed.

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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

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How these six businesses worked with the SBA to grow. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency that supports the US economy by aiding small businesses, including offering loans and grants as well as free education, assistance, and other resources. iRobot — From robots to riches.

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What Small Businesses Can Do To Survive And Thrive During The Pandemic

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You can, however, make sure you do your part in keeping your employees and yourself safe from the disease. During this time, it’s also important to safeguard the morale of your employees. According to NBC News, companies with fewer than 500 employees may apply for forgivable loans of up to $10 million.

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How to Make Sense of the PPP Loan Program for VC-Backed Startups

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If your US-based business is adversely affected by Covid-19 such that you would need to lay off employees imminently and having access to capital would enable you to keep more employees on the payroll then you might be eligible. Am I eligible for the PPP Loan? The goal of the program is in the name?—?payroll payroll protection.

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Is Life Insurance Required For Your SBA Loan Approval?

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When applying for a loan through the Small Business Administration (SBA), you have to meet some basic qualifications. Once you meet the SBA’s requirements for being a small business, you’ll need to meet an additional set of requirements provided by your lender. Why is life insurance required to get an SBA loan?

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Vital Tips For Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs During Covid-19  

YoungUpstarts

The great news about this program is that the loan will be forgiven if it’s used in this manner, so if you’ve already let your employees go, you can bring them back and pay them using this money. Businesses can also use the money to pay interest on mortgages, rent and utilities. The US Treasury website has more information on how to apply.

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Covid-19 is a marathon, not a sprint, for startups in US, UK and Israel

VC Cafe

Source: NVCA , “Startup Ecosystem Faces Capital Crunch over Coming Months” USA – SBA Loans and PPP. The $349 billion aid package issued by the US Government and distributed in the form of SBA loans was quickly gobbled up by a large number of applications, many of which were from venture-backed or PE-backed startups.

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