Apr 01, 2021
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Brief: The Senate on Thursday passed, by a 92-7 vote, a bill that would extend the deadline for Paycheck Protection Program applications for another two months to May 31. The PPP Extension Act, which also gives the Small Business Administration until June 30 to close pending PPP applications, now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature. The […]
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Mar 25, 2021
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Healthy mental habits are what will get you through the tough days. No one is born an entrepreneur. But it also doesn’t happen by chance, instead they are driven to it. It’s all about having the compulsion to be a part of something that’s bigger than yourself and being willing to do whatever it takes […]
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Mar 12, 2021
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Brief: Lawmakers in the House and Senate have come together in a bipartisan effort to extend the Paycheck Protection Program’s deadline by two months to May 31. The proposal to extend the small-business relief program, which ends March 31, was introduced Thursday by House Small Business Chair Nydia Velázquez, D-NY, and Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO. […]
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Feb 25, 2021
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The cold storage business is booming. Whether it is COVID-19 vaccines or fresh and frozen foods on their way to restaurants, grocery stores or direct to consumers, there is a growing volume of items that need to be kept at a cool or freezing temperature. Before the pandemic, demand for cold storage facilities, driven by consumer […]
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Feb 19, 2021
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ABC’s hit television show, Shark Tank, has become one of the network’s most popular and successful series, with last year’s Jan. 24 episode drawing in 8.2 million viewers. It has introduced entrepreneurship to a much wider audience and undoubtedly encouraged several people to pursue their dreams. The Sharks are all successful entrepreneurs, providing valuable insight and […]
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Jan 19, 2021
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With a diverse business and investment portfolio, LeBron James can teach us a great deal about long-term growth and success. What image first comes to mind when you hear the name LeBron James? Basketball superstar? One of the most distinguished athletes of our time? Sure, but that’s not all. Accruing a net worth of $480+ […]
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Jan 08, 2021
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Legislation approving additional and new Paycheck Protection Program loans will provide much-needed relief to many construction firms, says an industry expert. One of the most anticipated aspects of the $908 billion coronavirus relief measure signed by President Trump last week includes $284 billion for a revamped Paycheck Protection Program. The measure — attached to a […]
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Dec 31, 2020
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Change starts with just a thought. Check out these quotes from inspiring change makers throughout history. During this time of year, many of us are thinking about the goals we want to achieve or the habits we want to start or stop. However, change is hard, and it can be a discouraging effort, particularly when […]
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Dec 15, 2020
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Sam Walton. George Soros. Kevin Plank. Jan Koum. What can these successful entrepreneurs teach you? It’s not uncommon to hear about entrepreneurs who used the wealth they made from a previous endeavor to build a thriving new startup, or about seasoned business owners who took over a decades-old franchise and transformed it into something new. […]
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Dec 03, 2020
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With 2020 coming to an end, now is a great time to make some easy and smart tax moves to help lower your tax bill and increase your tax refund when you file. We spoke to Betty Kim at Encore Partners, one of our favorite CPAs, about some of the best business tax strategies you […]
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