So far, in the scramble to disperse SBA relief loans, big banks have passed over the most vulnerable businesses in favor of bigger "small" businesses. But Congress's latest stimulus package gives $60 billion in PPP to key community lenders.

Danny Meyer chain gives back SBA PPP loan after being criticized for taking money meant for struggling small businesses.

If you need relief fast (or don't qualify for a PPP loan), consider these alternatives.

Congress finally passed further Covid relief, and it potentially bodes well for a range of small businesses.

“The ‘PPP’ came with no user manual and it was extremely confusing,” Shake Shack’s founder and CEO said in an open letter. Shake Shack, the fast-food burger chain worth over $1.6 billion, has decided to return the $10 million Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan that it was awarded after it applied for emergency funds that were aimed at helping small businesses through the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. The PPP program originally set out $349 billion for small businesses, but all the funds ran dry last week . Read Full Story

The Biden administration just made it easier for very small businesses and self-employed workers to get more money in less time. The Biden administration has announced that the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will see some rule changes starting on Wednesday, February 24, reports CNN. These changes are an attempt to help make PPP loans fairer and easier to obtain for minority-owned and very small businesses. Read Full Story

PPP loans are back. The program aimed at helping small businesses hurt by COVID-19 will reopen next week. Get ready for PPP Part 2. Read Full Story

It's the best funding option to keep employees on payroll and small businesses open.

It's a good question. And with the SBA PPP deadline looming, we sought out an expert to answer it.

Round 2 of small-business funding is winding down, and business owners are now facing tough decisions.