Stories Tagged as
Small Business
SBA says PPP loans are getting smaller in the second round of lending
by
Justin Ho
May 20, 2020
Business advocates say that's a sign smaller businesses are finally getting the loans they applied for.
Treasury offers new guidance on PPP loan forgiveness
by
Justin Ho
May 19, 2020
The new application form for the forgiveness program offers some clarification on significant points.
Banks eager to help clients get PPP cash while funds are available
by
Justin Ho
May 4, 2020
The second round of Paycheck Protection Program funding has yet to be exhausted.
SBA temporarily shuts out big banks and businesses from Paycheck Protection Program
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Apr 30, 2020
For eight hours, only smaller banks were able to process applications.
What's an "essential" business, and who decides?
Apr 27, 2020
Some mandates are written in clumsy legal jargon that’s hard to understand.
A small gelato business confronts big questions
by
Alli Fam
Apr 22, 2020
The owner of two Los Angeles stores shares her fears and hopes about surviving the coronavirus pandemic.
Small businesses uncertain about emergency loan applications
by
Justin Ho
Apr 15, 2020
The Small Business Administration says over 1.3 million loan applications have been approved as of Wednesday. But many businesses whose loans have been approved haven’t yet seen any of the money.
For public good, not for profit.
Small businesses seeking loans to cover COVID-19 losses face confusion, frustration and uncertainty
Apr 14, 2020
The loan program was designed before we understood how long this crisis might last, Amanda Ballantyne of Main Street Alliance says.
Doubling down on chocolate bunnies
by
Alli Fam
Apr 9, 2020
A Maine-based business has ramped up Easter production, keeping its employees at work and donating unsold chocolate to local nonprofits.
For small businesses, promise of federal emergency loans turns into "waiting game"
by
Justin Ho
Apr 7, 2020
Banks are starting to process applications for loans from the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, but businesses aren’t sure when they’ll see the checks.