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The SBA has decided that all PPP loans $50,000.00 or less will be able to apply for forgiveness using a simplified application (3508S).  This action will help ease some of the burden on the PPP lenders allowing, lenders to process forgiveness applications

Would you be willing to take a pay cut to continue to work from home after the pandemic? With many people working from during the pandemic the question has arisen on weather companies will allow workers to continue to work from home, and will companies reduce employee’s compensation

Public speaking is key in most businesses, whether we're talking in a team meeting or presenting in front of an audience, talking on the phone to potential customers or clients,  or meeting with the management team,  we all have to speak in public from time to time. 

It’s time to start preparing your documents for the PPP Forgiveness.  With more than 96,000 requests for Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness already being submitted to the Small Business Administration.  THE SBA  has announced they will begin approving request in early October. 

During these uncertain times we need to make sure we are staying competitive, by innovating, adapting, and continuing to learn.   There are so many learning opportunities at your finger tips from Microsoft Learn and Bigger Brains (an online learning platform) to local colleges and universities.  Learning new knowledge

You may have heard that the president’s executive order for a payroll tax deferral went into effect on Sept. 1, 2020.  This order states that from September 1^st to the end of the year employees can defer payment on their Social Security Tax that is taken out of your paycheck.   To start, it’s not mandatory, and

From the newest technologies to the explosion of communication and remote working, technological innovation has enhanced our ability to work more effectively and efficiently.  Although, technology is ever changing, sometimes it is hard to get your physical product in the hand of the consumer. 

Our new ready guide focused on third-party maintenance has just been released and is available for complimentary download.  This book is targeted at Managed Services Providers (MSPs) seeking to capitalize on the current economic chaos, allowing you to discover counter-cyclical opportunities greatly

Business relationships with vendors and colleagues helps to give you a support network to further your small business.   Vendors are a great resource not only to help support your current clients but to assist you in the growth of your business.  There  service and support allows your business to focus on building

I’ve said it many times over the 20-year life of the SMB Nation community. You must consistently reinvent yourself and innovative to stay relevant. You’ve done it more than once with the sad demise of Windows Small Business Server (SBS) in 2012+ time frame.

Moving and or relocation to a new office space is an involved process with many things to think about. You’ve got office furniture, difficult to pack electronics, and multiple rooms worth of supplies and inventory to get packed up and make sure they get to the correct persons work space upon arrival at the new office.

Does your company need a facelift or rebrand?  Are you looking to gain more clients?  With the current times social media and marketing is more important than ever to get your message and branding out.  Some simple items you can focus on not only for your personal brand, but also your company brand are: