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Tommy Taylor’s Four Steps To Properly Handle Upset Customers
2020 has been ... something.Maybe, if we're all fortunate, the SpaceX launch will be the best thing to come out of this season.Because there is simply pain all around right now. I said this in another place, but it's overwhelming, as someone who has to communicate to...
For The Sake of Your Chattanooga Business, Don’t Navigate This Extended Tax Season Alone
...don't navigate this season alone.The more we learn about the nuances of PPP forgiveness, EIDL regulations, the Employee Retention credit (an alternative, payroll-tax-specific way to save cash for your Chattanooga business) ... well, the more that we discover that...
Big PPP Loans Forgiveness Update From The IRS For Chattanooga Businesses
Are you tired of talking and thinking about the PPP? Because I'm tired of talking and thinking about the PPP.That said -- this program has been a lifesaver for a variety of my Chattanooga clients, and it has provided a great shot in the arm for others.And, well ... we...
Should Your Chattanooga Business Consider Returning The PPP Loan?
There has been a lot of recent chatter about the PPP money, who got it, who didn't, and even if some Chattanooga companies should pay it back.Well, I have some thoughts on this for you today, but ultimately, you will have to be the one who makes this decision.It's an...
A Big IRS Update For Chattanooga Businesses On Using The PPP Loan Funds
Well, if you were wise, you probably saw this coming.Turns out ... if you received a PPP loan, that the expenses you pay from the proceeds of this (forgivable) loan ... are not deductible for Chattanooga businesses.Ouch.The IRS just released new guidance to this end...
An SBA Funding Update And Four Scenarios Your Chattanooga Business Could Be In
The second round of PPP funding began this Monday at 9:30AM Eastern.This funding was $322B (as opposed to the first at around $349B). The first round of $349B funded 1.6MM business.As for those who were waiting on that first round, the SBA hasn't shared recent...
What Your Chattanooga Business Should Do If They Received PPP Funding
I promise that one day I'll write to you and my Chattanooga area readers about matters other than government aid, the CARES Act, PPP/EIDL, and whatnot.But as we all keep saying: these are extraordinary times. Pick your cliche -- it all fits right now.But here is a...
Five Ways To Get Small Business Help Right Now For Your Chattanooga Business
I'd like to simplify things for you today.There is so. much. noise. right now about how to survive (even thrive) in the midst of this very difficult season."Pivot" they say.And yes, if you are running a business, these times call for a bit of a shift. Only a very...
What Your Chattanooga Business Must Do While Awaiting SBA Payroll Loans
Before I get into some of what we have learned over the weekend about the SBA payroll program, I want to speak to you -- business owner to business owner.To survive in this hour, you will NEED two major qualities: Clarity and Patience.The SBA payroll program offers a...