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Bank of America’s Small Business Ownership Report

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 1, 2023. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Bank of America recently released the results of an interesting survey about small businesses. While the majority of small business owners are concerned about a potential recession, the data is showing that there’s been...

WNY Blizzard Opens the Door for Low-Interest Small Business Loans

Written by Lisa Coppola on March 23, 2023. Posted in Business, Entrepreneurship.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers disaster assistance to small businesses through low interest loans. Due to the blizzard this past December, WNY businesses can apply for loans through the SBA. So far, only...

Changes to the PPP Application Procedure

Written by Lisa Coppola on February 25, 2021. Posted in Business, COVID 19, Entrepreneurship.

On February 22, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced multiple changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in order to increase funding to small businesses and those who may not have had the ability to apply...

HR Alert: Workers’ Compensation Benefits & COVID-19

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 16, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Can an employee receive workers’ compensation benefits if she contracts COVID-19? Maybe. The answer to this question depends on the circumstances and is decided on a case-by-case basis. Here’s what New York employers need to...

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The Dos & Don’ts of Spending EIDL Funds

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 24, 2020. Posted in Business, COVID 19, Entrepreneurship.

By now you've probably heard about the strict requirements surrounding the spending of Paycheck Protection Program money if you want your loan forgiven. However, many businesses are still in the dark about how they can (and...

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Secure Act Passes the House of Representatives

Written by Support on May 24, 2019. Posted in Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

In a fairly rare but welcome act of bipartisanship, the House passed the Secure Act, legislation intended to help the country’s small businesses. Among other things, the Act will: make it easier for small businesses...

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