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Master The Customer Life Cycle And Survive
To acquire, manage, and grow their customer base, every successful business must have a clear understanding of the customer life cycle.
New SBA Guidance On PPP Eligibility for Individuals in Bankruptcy
The SBA has issued new guidance on PPP loan eligibility for individuals or entities in bankruptcy. Any debtor in a bankruptcy case, or part-owner of a debtor, who is considering applying for a PPP loan needs to time the application to meet these eligibility considerations.
Leveraging Strategic Partnerships For Success
A strategic partnership is any mutually beneficial relationship between two or more businesses. The important thing to note is that strategic partnerships should offer business advantages or benefits that the company could not gain working alone.
New COVID Safety Rules: Is Your Business Compliant?
Prior to offering on-site services, all professional service providers, restaurants, and employer-owners are required to develop a comprehensive COVID-19 exposure control, mitigation, and recovery plan at each location.
Best Practices For Crafting A Leave of Absence Policy In The Age of COVID-19
Employers are faced with more sick workers who need to take a leave of absence for weeks (and in some cases months). How can businesses ensure that their leave policies are appropriate for our current challenges and equitable to all employees?
5 Tips for Businesses Who Want to Apply for the New Round of Working Washington Business Grants
Here are 5 Tips for Businesses Who Want to Apply for the New Round of Working Washington Business Grants
What Happens If I Spend PPP Funds On Unauthorized Expenses?
What happens if the borrower spends the money on “unauthorized” expenses? Is there more to it than repaying the loan? Does it matter what it was spent on, or are all unauthorized uses treated the same?
Negotiating and Documenting Rent Relief
Negotiating and documenting rent relief isn't something most business owners do frequently, so I'd like to offer my advice as an expert in negotiating leases.
Force Majeure, Bankruptcy and Rent Relief During the COVID Pandemic
Governmental shutdowns to curb COVID could be considered a Force Majeure event and give business a valid reason to suspend contractual obligations.
Bankruptcy and the Impending Increase in Evictions
The economic crisis associated with the global pandemic is likely to result in extremely high numbers of both household and commercial evictions.
Rent Relief: How To Renegotiate Your Business Rent During the Pandemic
Tips and Guidance for Small Business Owners to Request Rent Relief and to Renegotiate Your Lease Due to COVID
Maintaining Calm and Order During COVID-19 Chaos
Stress can make it hard to think clearly and strategize a way forward. Here are tips on maintaining calm and order In this pandemic’s river of chaos.
5 Often Missed Steps to Close Your Business
Here are 5 often missed steps to close your business and advice if your business is closing and your creditors, vendors, employees and taxing authorities are all getting paid.
How to Go Out Of Business: Advice from a Business and Bankruptcy Lawyer
Most businesses that go out of business do not file a bankruptcy or formally dissolve their business. Many businesses just close their doors, pay their last payroll, sell or give away their equipment, and pay their creditors and vendors.
Insights On the SBA Disaster Loan Application Process
One of the professionals in our network reached out to a great SBA loan originator and got some on the ground insight into the SBA disaster loans.
COVID-19: What Are The Current and Potential Economic Costs?
The ramifications of the coronavirus will be felt long months and even years later. Here are some of the probable economic costs of the current pandemic.
Is Your Business Financially Distressed Due to the Coronavirus Closings?
If you have a business that is closed and cannot operate remotely due to the coronavirus closings you can emerge from this with an intact business.
What You Need To Know About Subchapter V Bankruptcy
SBRA created a Subchapter V bankruptcy option that's easier and less expensive for small businesses and entrepreneurs to reorganize their debts in bankruptcy.
How To Face Down Foreclosure And Win
Don’t let foreclosure rob you of your home, take action to get help as soon as you realize you’re in financial trouble. #BankruptcyAttorney
Hiring A Trustworthy Lawyer For Your Small Business
Lawyers do not always inspire trust. How do you find a good and trustworthy lawyer for your small business for the exact reason that you need one for?