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How to Get Full Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness

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Small businesses across the country have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, and many have turned to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help them keep employees on their payroll as well as cover other costs. PPP loans are low interest, require no collateral or guarantee, and—if used as the program intended—don’t need to be paid back. .

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CDFI Beneficial State Bank, Aided by Abrigo, Goes All Out To Secure PPP Small Business, Nonprofit Loans

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Beneficial State Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) was able to award SBA approval for 333 Paycheck Protection Program loans worth $94.5 million before funding ran out April 17. The CDFI instated Abrigo's SBA Lending technology platform and systemized approach soon after business owners were able to begin applying for PPP loans.

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6 ways to get your customers to start using GoCardless

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You're ready to use GoCardless. Next step - telling your customers how to start.

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How Lenders Are Reacting to the Quarantined Market

StackSource

Lending landscape update based on a wide-reaching survey of lenders in April, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SBA Lenders Accepting New Customers for PPP Loans

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Small business owners across the country have been racing to apply for funding through the Paycheck Protection Program , the SBA-administered loan program created to help offset the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. . One of the biggest issues for these business owners is finding a lender that will process their application. Some small business owners don’t have prior relationships with SBA-accredited lenders accepting PPP applications (such as most national banks and many regional banks and c

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Navigating Liquidity, Funding, and Return in the Paycheck Protection Program

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Financial institutions have 10 calendar days to disburse PPP loans To address financial institutions’ liquidity and leverage concerns, regulators have helped to facilitate lending. There are 3 factors to consider when assessing return and profitability of PPP loans. Although funds for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have been exhausted as of April 16, financial institutions are still working around the clock to fund the new loans.

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No Man Left Behind

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I am sure that we all are familiar with this phrase. We may have seen this in a war movie where heroic soldiers crash through bullets and bombshells in order to save a wounded comrade. When these are based on true stories, they mean so much more. Some of my recent favorites are Hacksaw Ridge , the true story of Pfc. Desmond Doss who won the Congressional Medal of Honor in saving 75 men in the Battle of Okinawa, despite refusing to bear arms on religious grounds.

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How to Import Bank Transactions Into QuickBooks Online

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With QuickBooks Online, you can easily keep your business accounting records up to date with a number of time-saving features. One of the most popular of these features is the ability to import bank and credit card transactions directly into QuickBooks Online. On the surface, importing bank transactions into QuickBooks Online seems easy. For many users, it’s as simple as signing into your bank or credit card accounts through QuickBooks Online.

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Lenders Getting Ready for Second Round of PPP Funding

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Regulators and industry officials provided insight for lenders entering the second round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Lenders expect the money to go quickly; they also still don't know exactly when they'll be paid processing fees. SBA still working out processes for purchases under loan guarantees, other detailed policies.

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Introducing Success+: predict and manage failed payments with recurring payment intelligence

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Made for payment success.

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6 Free HR Software Systems for Small Businesses in 2020

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Best Free HR Software. OrangeHRM. Zoho People. Bitrix24. Freshteam. WebHR. Apptivo. Many small business owners grapple with a conundrum as their companies grow: what to do when your operation is big enough to warrant an HR system, but not big enough to require an HR department. Hiring a full-time HR professional can be prohibitively expensive or just not the best possible use of funds at the time.

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Weebly vs. Shopify—Which Is Best for Your Business?

Fundera

Until recently, the Weebly vs. Shopify comparison was easy to dissect. Shopify was the clear choice for serious ecommerce sellers and Weebly was ideal for those needing simple websites for local businesses, services, and small-volume online sales. However, the Weebly vs. Shopify gap has narrowed dramatically and both now serve all types of ecommerce businesses.

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How to Print Pay Stubs in QuickBooks Online

Fundera

Most employees are happy to see a payroll envelope on their desks or to see a direct deposit post to their bank account on payday. However, there’s more to paying your employees than getting their wages into their hands or their bank accounts. Part of your responsibility as an employer is to provide detailed pay stubs to your employees with each payroll.

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Going remote: How has the GoCardless team adapted to a new way of working?

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A sneak peak in to some of the team's home office set ups.

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Wix vs. Weebly vs. WordPress—Which Is Best for Your Business?

Fundera

If you’re thinking of launching a website to promote your business or build a new brand, start the process by comparing Wix vs. Weebly vs. WordPress. Each of these top-rated website builders and ecommerce platforms delivers an array of features and tools that you can use to build all types of business websites. . Deciding whether Wix vs. Weebly vs. WordPress is best for your business depends on your overall goals, your online sales and marketing needs, and how much you’re willing to learn.

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WooCommerce Alternatives: 5 Top Options to Consider

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WooCommerce Alternatives. Shopify. BigCommerce. Volusion. 3dcart. Squarespace. Business owners who can sell their goods online can significantly increase their business revenue by opening up an ecommerce store. While this may sound like a significant undertaking, there are many ecommerce platforms out there to make the process as seamless as possible.

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A guide to small business cyber security

GoCardless

Want to stay safe? Explore our cyber security checklist for small business.

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What is proration?

GoCardless

Want to know more about proration? Check out our prorated definition.

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FastSpring Review 2020: Features, Pricing, Alternatives

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FastSpring is an ecommerce software designed particularly for businesses selling digital products and services. Is this the right software for your ecommerce business? This FastSpring review will help you decide. We’ll take you through the various FastSpring features as well as their pricing, pros, and cons. We’ll also explore some FastSpring alternatives, which include some of the biggest players in the industry.

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Cash flow statement: Indirect method

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Find out more about the direct method vs. indirect method of cash flow.

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What is a perpetual license?

GoCardless

Our comprehensive guide to perpetual licenses vs. subscription licenses.

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Paying corporation tax late

GoCardless

Find out more about interest and penalties for late payment of corporation tax.

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WooCommerce Review 2020: Pros, Cons, Pricing

Fundera

What started in 2011 as a way to help WordPress users sell products through their website has turned into the most popular ecommerce platform in the world. In fact, about 30% of all ecommerce stores use WooCommerce. Despite its popularity, many business owners are unfamiliar with WooCommerce. If you’re interested in learning more, this WooCommerce review is here to help.

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What is an ERP System?

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ERP systems streamline business processes. Learn all about them here.

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An introduction to earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)

GoCardless

Earnings before interest and taxes measures your company’s profitability.

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Big Cartel Review 2020: Features, Pricing, Alternatives

Fundera

Launched in 2005, Big Cartel is geared toward “artists and makers” looking for somewhere to sell their wares that provides them more control than Etsy but is less complex than an ecommerce powerhouse like Shopify. . Does this ecommerce platform sound like what your business needs to start selling online ? This Big Cartel review will help you decide.

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What is a Chargeback?

GoCardless

How do chargebacks work? Find out everything you need to know about chargebacks.

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Stripe vs. Shopify—Which Is Right for You?

Fundera

If you’re running an online store or other ecommerce business, the way in which you accept payments is integral to your operations. After all, you want your payment process to run smoothly so that you can actually get paid—plus, you want to be able to offer your customers the best possible experience so that they continue to purchase from your business.

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PPP Funding Out But Not Necessarily Over; Lenders Preparing

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Funding for the Paycheck Protection Program is depleted, but support for more money is strong and lenders want to be ready for another round. Some lenders continue to take applications, while others are working existing applications in their pipelines. Lenders can take steps now to be ready for a new round of PPP funding. Support strong for PPP funding.