The nation keeps roiling, and life for many of your North Georgia customers might take longer than anticipated to get back to “normal”.For some, they might not actually want to get back to whatever that “normal” was before all of this. Some of...
Just when we thought that the business-related news might slow down for North Georgia business owners…Not only are unemployment numbers improving (much to the surprise and delight of the stock markets), but …Congress passed, and the President has signed a...
2020 has been … something.Maybe, if we’re all fortunate, the SpaceX launch will be the best thing to come out of this season.Because there is simply pain all around right now. I said this in another place, but it’s overwhelming, as someone who has to...
…don’t navigate this season alone.The more we learn about the nuances of PPP forgiveness, EIDL regulations, the Employee Retention credit (an alternative, payroll-tax-specific way to save cash for your North Georgia business) … well, the more that we...
Are you tired of talking and thinking about the PPP? Because I’m tired of talking and thinking about the PPP.That said — this program has been a lifesaver for a variety of my North Georgia clients, and it has provided a great shot in the arm for...
There has been a lot of recent chatter about the PPP money, who got it, who didn’t, and even if some North Georgia companies should pay it back.Well, I have some thoughts on this for you today, but ultimately, you will have to be the one who makes this...
Well, if you were wise, you probably saw this coming.Turns out … if you received a PPP loan, that the expenses you pay from the proceeds of this (forgivable) loan … are not deductible for North Georgia businesses.Ouch.The IRS just released new guidance to...
The second round of PPP funding began this Monday at 9:30AM Eastern.This funding was $322B (as opposed to the first at around $349B). The first round of $349B funded 1.6MM business.As for those who were waiting on that first round, the SBA hasn’t shared recent...
I promise that one day I’ll write to you and my North Georgia area readers about matters other than government aid, the CARES Act, PPP/EIDL, and whatnot.But as we all keep saying: these are extraordinary times. Pick your cliche — it all fits right now.But...
I’d like to simplify things for you today.There is so. much. noise. right now about how to survive (even thrive) in the midst of this very difficult season.”Pivot” they say.And yes, if you are running a business, these times call for a bit of a...
