Important Information—Employee Retention Credit Availability
The latest Stimulus Bill announced an exciting new addition called the Employee Retention Credit that will allow businesses to claim more funds to support them during the pandemic. While the ERC was part of the first stimulus package, the updated rules regarding this credit will open new opportunities for businesses to claim both the ERC […]
Your Guide to the 2021 Paycheck Protection Program: PPP Documents to Apply
The second round of Paycheck Protection Program Funding is available to help small businesses cover payroll costs, employee benefits, some interest payments, and even some uninsured property damage costs incurred during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The process can take some time, so it is a good idea to know which PPP documents you need before […]
A Franchise May be the Best Way to Start a Business: Benefits of Franchising
Opening a franchise is a well-recognized path to small business ownership. Essentially, owning a franchise allows you to open a new location of a pre-existing branded business, which you then own and manage with support from the parent company. There are many benefits of franchising, most notably the stability and support provided by a well-known […]
Resources for Small Businesses Affected by Covid-19: Regional and Federal Support Options
Across the country, small and medium-sized businesses have felt the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic acutely. Maintaining staff, retaining customers, and even keeping an eye to future growth have been high priorities for businesses over the past year. Business owners have adapted quickly to take advantage of resources for small businesses that can counterbalance the […]
Reliant Funding partners with Biz2Credit for Second Round of PPP Loans
Congress recently passed a second round of COVID-19 relief that includes approx. $300B allotted to the Small Business Association for small business lending programs and will allow the hardest hit small businesses to receive second forgivable PPP loans. This new relief package includes: Additional funding for new PPP loans The option to obtain a second PPP loan for small businesses […]
Reliant Funding Small Business Tips: Why Positive Google Reviews Matter and How to Get Them
2020 has pushed small businesses to develop their online presence more than ever before. Most small business owners know that an SEO-optimized website and solid social media presence are necessary to drive traffic to their products and services. Positive Google reviews are one element of a digital marketing strategy that is often overlooked. Cultivating this […]
How to Connect with your Customers through the Postal Service Slowdown
The unofficial motto of the United States Postal Service is well known – “neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” The regular and predictable delivery of mail is such a dependable fact of American life that most of us take it […]
Loan Forgiveness for Small Businesses: Apply for PPP Forgiveness Soon
The Covid-19 pandemic brought sudden, unexpected closures to businesses worldwide. As government struggled to respond to the rapid spread of the virus and customers mostly stayed at home, many small business owners took advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) portion of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Now, PPP forgiveness may […]
What Do New State Closures Mean for your Small Business?
The initial round of business and school closings at the beginning of the pandemic caught everyone by surprise. As local and state governments altered regulations to slow the spread of Covid-19, many small business owners found themselves unexpectedly shuttered. As hospitalizations ramp up during the winter months, many areas are seeing additional business closures. What […]
