The PPP safe harbor deadline is today while the eight-week forgiveness period for some borrowers is approaching soon. Several weeks after the coronavirus pandemic decimated the U.S. economy, countless small businesses impacted by the crisis have yet to receive a shred of government relief. For others that secured federal loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, many are discovering the devil was in the details. Read Full Story

The situation is increasingly untenable for companies in dire straits, and some members of Congress are finally starting to acknowledge the chaos. Almost a month after being ordered to shut down—and almost two weeks after the federal government passed an aid package of unprecedented proportions—many small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic say they still haven’t received a dime. Read Full Story

Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Unless you’re independently wealthy, most small business owners need a loan at one point or another. From paying for startup costs to expansion projects, equipment, or unexpected incidents, quick access to funding will make it easier for your company to grow. Whether you’re launching a brand new venture or own an established business, there are so many different small business lending options out there to consider. Which small business loan is best for you? This guide contains everything you need to know on the subject. The Top 6 Options For Small Business Loans Fundbox Funding Circle Accion Lendio OnDeck Kiva How to Choose the Best Small Business Loans For You Small business loans come in all different shapes and sizes. So as you’re evaluating different options, there are specific …

Some startup founders hesitated to apply for the SBA’s PPP loans because they feared Main Street businesses may need them more. Now, the pot of money has run out. In the past few weeks, Silicon Valley startups have grappled with a confusing, ethical quandary: whether to take money from the government to weather the economic downturn brought on by coronavirus. Read Full Story

According to Unbounce, half of the people who click on your ads are more likely to make a purchase than those who came from an organic link. That’s a bit surprising. You’d think with 600 million devices running ad blockers —advertising would be less effective. Google Ads commands 73.1 percent of search advertising, roughly $40.3 billion. Advertisers couldn’t afford to continue spending that much money on ads if they didn’t work. Google Ads are effective. What’s tough for many companies is choosing the right AdWords Agency. Managing Google Ads takes a lot of time, effort, and energy. Most companies choose to outsource that hard work to a PPC agency. If you plan on doing the same, you’re going to need to know how to choose the right agency to manage your Google Ads. Here’s how you do it. Know Your Goals and Desired Outcomes Google Ads is a direct response …

Amid the coronavirus crisis, startups have gotten flack for applying for Paycheck Protection Program loans. But many have no choice but to ask for a government bailout when their VC funders are unable to help prevent layoffs. Criticism of venture-backed tech startups for taking part in the government’s coronavirus bailout loan program has steadily grown since the first $349 million tranche of funding was exhausted on April 17. With millions of Main Street small businesses laying off employees, some have asked why tech startups with rich VC backers should be among the first to receive the forgivable Small Business Administration loans. After all, can’t VC-backed startups just ask for more funding from wealthy investors? Read Full Story

News of the Federal Government tabling the ACCC’s news media bargaining code of conduct bill this week in Parliament has been welcomed by several Australian news media organisations even as questions about the ongoing power of digital platform providers continue.

The latest round of COVID-19 checks should be hitting bank accounts this week—but an increase from $600 to $2,000 is looking unlikely after Republicans blocked efforts to provide more relief. That $600 stimulus check from the federal government might already be yours. Read Full Story

Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Starting an employee retirement plan is not too hard or expensive, even for small businesses. Plus, these programs offer tax advantages to both the employees and the company, which leave more money in everyone’s account. Offering such benefits is a great way to attract qualified candidates and gives your top talent a huge reason to stay. The sooner you start the better. First, I’ll walk you through the different types of employee retirement plans available. There are more than just 401(k) plans helping people save for post-career life, including some types that are specifically made for small businesses. Then we’ll take a look at what to consider as you decide on which provider you want to manage your employee retirement plan. There’s a little bit to know, sure, but …

Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. You want people to trust your site and that requires a valid secure sockets layer (SSL) certificate. SSL certificates are issued by a certificate authority (CA) and they build trust in two important ways: The CA authenticates the identity of the organization that wants the certificate. This way, people know that they are in fact sending their information to PayPal, for example, and not someone who has set up a fake PayPal site. The SSL certificate encrypts the data travelling between your website and visitors. This way, potential attackers can’t steal the information people share on your site, such as their username, password, or credit card number. Today, all of the popular browsers like Google Chrome will warn users anytime they attempt to visit a site without an SSL …