A crisis like the one caused by COVD-19 puts businesses of almost any size and type into a difficult financial situation. If you can’t get approved for a state-backed funding option or need another financial source, look for alternative resources. If you’re interested in nontraditional business funds during COVID-19 recovery, you’re at the right place. Alternative Business Funds During COVID-19 Recovery Federally-backed funding options under the CARES Act give you access to additional working capital. However, they aren’t the best option for all businesses, and many merchants have had difficulty obtaining them. Let’s see what nontraditional solutions are available for […]

A recently passed bill in the House of Representatives has many small business owners breathing a sigh of relief. This new legislation, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, addressed concerns expressed by entrepreneurs across the country. These business owners have been adamant that changes needed to be made around loan forgiveness – one of the main attractions of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP was initially created by the CARES Act, the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief law. In early April, forgivable loans were first issued through this Act to small business owners struggling to stay afloat during the current […]

As the current coronavirus pandemic continues, businesses are finding themselves in a tighter and tighter position. Most have had to either shutdown for a period of time or completely alter their service and product delivery methods. Restaurants, salons, retail stores, gyms and many others have had to quickly adapt and find creative ways to still engage with their customers and meet their needs. These unprecedented times have not only impacted the way businesses operate, but also the way healthcare is delivered. The current crisis is so dramatically different from anything experienced that it has even put the medical field in […]

Small business financing can be found through many different avenues.  One major factor that will ultimately determine your venture’s success is financing. If your fledgling business is in desperate need of capital, take a look at these traditional and not-so traditional financing avenues to offer your enterprise a much-needed financial boost.  Alternative Financing Solutions: Community Development Finance Institutions: They provide capital to both small business and microbusiness owners with reasonable terms. They don’t need much collateral like traditional banks.  Venture Capitalists: This group assumes partial ownership of the company in exchange for capital. Percentages of ownership are up for negotiation […]

During their inception, SBA Covid-19 relief loans were seen as the perfect tool to survive this unusual pandemic. But many business owners are coming to terms with the harsh reality as applications get rejected and loan terms get clearer. The CARES Act provided Coronavirus Relief Funding through two programs; the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). With possible federal loan forgiveness, the two funding programs seemed like the perfect deal until business owners realized that their terms can be unforgiving. For instance, small businesses have reported difficulties getting access to PPP loans. And those who are […]

It’s sad that we still consider our women second best after men in many aspects of life. This disregard continues even after a woman has worked hard to earn an administrative or leadership role. But Coronavirus has led to a new revelation regarding women and their ability to lead. For some reason, women have shown more resilience and creativity when it comes to surviving a crisis. Perhaps it explains the many recent feminine headlines praising the critical role of women political frontrunners from all corners of the globe. Being a leader or owning a business is not an easy feat […]

Small business loans are your cushion anytime your company threatens to hit rock bottom. The term “small business loans” is an umbrella description of various forms of funding, but your priority as a retailer is to pick the right product. And many times, your needs determine the right loan for you. So you must understand how these loans work to make the most of them. What’s a Small Business Loan? It is a form of funding a bank or lender offers a business in return for interest and fees, and payback (of the lent amount) in a defined schedule throughout […]

Minority-owned businesses can now get a financial boost with COVID-19 funding.   Wisconsin’s governor, Tony Evers, has launched an initiative to help 1,000 “ethnically-diverse micro-businesses” that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will come in the form of a $2 million grant.  The Ethnic Minority Emergency Grant, which was funded by the Wisconsin Development Corp., is offering $2,000 to small businesses that are based in Wisconsin and are in the retail, hospitality, or service industry. They have to be at least 51% minority-owned to qualify.  More Requirements To Qualify In order to qualify for these funds, these businesses must […]

How is your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan request coming along? Well, you’re not alone if your efforts don’t seem to bear any fruits. It’s unfortunate that small businesses, who were the target benefactors of PPP COVID-19 relief funding, have to sweat to get a slice of the cake. The CARES act allotted billions of dollars to help businesses through two programs; EIDL and PPP. The Paycheck Protection Program was exclusively meant to help small enterprises retain staff and cover payroll and other expenses amid coronavirus. Round One of the funding worth 349 billion dollars ran out sooner than we […]

These 2 types of financing are among the most common options people choose to apply for. This article is about a personal loan vs. line of credit. So, let’s start reading. Personal Loan In this case, you get money upfront and you’ll be required to pay back the fixed amount based on a schedule within a set period of time. Besides: You’ll be responsible for payments regardless of when or how you use the money You’ll be offered a set interest rate The rates are usually lower as compared to those associated with a line of credit You can easily […]