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CARES Act Support and Relief for Small Businesses and Individuals

On Friday, March 27th, the US Government officially approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion stimulus bill. There are several provisions of the CARES Act that, if the qualifications are met, will help support your business and your employees while the

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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Summary

SBA Webinar PPP Program Summary 032720

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In Case of Emergency, is Your Small Business Prepared?

Natural disasters may hit at any time of the year, but the recent wildfires in Colorado and derecho (line of violent thunderstorms) that cut a path across the Midwest and mid-Atlantic have made Americans aware that the atmosphere is often very unstable during the summer months. Have you given any t

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Small Business Trends Among Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Interesting survey results of aspiring entrepreneurs: their goals, rationale, funding options, and challenges. Click Here for Guidant Article

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Business Climate rankings

"Site Selection" magazine releases Business Climate rankings of the states.North Carolina ranks #2 (#6 ranked by executives) and South Carolina ranks #6 (#2 ranked by executives)!   See the full article here: https://siteselection.com/issues/2017/nov/cover.cfm

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What DO Your Employees Want?

I have very fond memories of my first “real” job. After all, this was my initial step into the real world: no longer did I receive cash for a few hours of watching someone’s children; I now had my hands on an official paycheck – complete with my social security number, full a

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If You Are Truly Ready to Sell, Ask Yourself These Questions

If I sell the business now, will I get enough money to satisfy my needs? Will I really improve my personal financial position, or should I wait a little bit longer? Define priorities: Do I want an all-cash deal, so that I can wash my hands and be done with the business? (This will generally resu

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Small Business Seller’s Wish List

Today we are offering a wish list for a typical seller of a small business. Entrepreneurs who are selling their companies, as well as those looking to purchase, generally agree on what would make the process more seamless overall. What the seller wants: A qualified buyer - This not onl

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When is the best time to sell a business? – Timing is Everything!

The biggest financial transaction in a private business owner's life is likely the sale of his or her business. Although many transfers are predetermined, others result from unplanned events, which is why it is essential for business owners to have an exit strategy. Operate your business as if

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Business Plan Basics

Ho-hum, you may be thinking. Or, boring. Maybe even, when can I possibly fit this into my hectic week? As an entrepreneur, you are an extremely busy individual who probably shoots from the hip more often than not. So, do you really need to take the time and effort to put a business plan in writing?

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WHY YOU NEED A VALUATION

The buzz is that if you are a Baby Boomer and you want to sell your business in the next few years, then you are in the majority. You are not the only Baby Boomer and will possibly have your business compete against many more similar businesses in both model and industry. In order to be well-prepare

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The Value of Organization and Time Management

How often do you find yourself looking for that important - yet somehow misplaced - piece of paper? Do you promise yourself that you're going to become better organized, but find the days, weeks and months slipping by with too much work to do and not enough time to start that new filing system o

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Small Businesses and the Law

Did you know that your small business is subject to the same regulations as a giant commercial entity? If you find this startling news, you're not alone; most entrepreneurs in the United States assume that laws apply only to much larger corporations. All companies – small, medium, large a

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