How Will Your Business Adapt for the Winter?
Autumn is lovely, but if you own a small business, winter looms large. With indoor capacity still limited to 25%, ideas are in high demand. We came up with some suggested alternatives for a variety of small businesses, and here they are:Home & GardenThis idea is specifically for hardware stores and/or garden centers. Depending on […]
What Is Holding Up the Passing of a Second Stimulus Package?
It is expected that more than 100,000 New Jerseyans will soon be receiving letters about a second stimulus package, out of 9 million Americans deemed eligible. The major obstacle blocking the passing of a second stimulus package was the power struggle following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Congress is unlikely to agree […]
New Law Lifts Burden of Proof For Worker’s Compensation Benefit Claims
No one has been exposed to the coronavirus more than essential workers such as first responders, nurses or caregivers in nursing homes. Yet, the struggle to clear the path for them to qualify for worker’s compensation benefits continues. A new bill signed by Governor Murphy will remove the burden of proof and will give essential […]
Five Ways to Enhance the Outdoor Dining Experience
Outdoor dining is by no means a new experience. All types of eateries have been refining the experience for years. In New Jersey, no one in the restaurant business can afford to simply wait for indoor dining to return. Instead, they must consider new ways to enhance the outdoor dining experience for their customers and […]
Five Inspirational Quotes for Intrepid Business Owners
Business owners cannot afford to think in terms of normal, old or new. They cannot wait for a post-Covid world, whatever that may be. They must survive, and to do so, they must seek new opportunities and adopt new attitudes. Take the following quotes to heart, and keep them in your mind, as you move […]
Everything You Need to Consider Before Closing Your Business
At the start of 2020, New Jersey was home to close to 900,000 small businesses. It is difficult to say how many remain open, but is certain that many have permanently closed, or are on the verge of dissolution. At this juncture, business owners need to ask themselves if a full dissolution is even necessary. […]
A Quick Look at the Paycheck Protection Program
Small businesses are still surviving, months after the United States government signed the CARES Act into law and introduced the Paycheck Protection Program, a nearly $650 billion loan program. The program’s purpose is to provide business owners with eight weeks of cash-flow assistance through 100 percent federally guaranteed loans. All small businesses are eligible for the […]
Four Questions about the Paycheck Protection Program
According to a new bill passed by the House, and a similar one proposed by the Senate, the Paycheck Protection Program is going to be extended until December 31st. In the meantime, there are still plenty of questions New Jersey small business owners need answers to.Do I have to apply through one lender?No. Once your […]
Five Ways the Flexibility Act Improves the Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program is a $650 billion loan program, introduced by the CARES Act , that offers small businesses eight weeks of cash-flow assistance through 100 percent federally guaranteed loans. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) was introduced by Representatives Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Chip Roy (R-TX) and passed by the […]
Four Essential Documents for Small Businesses During COVID-19
The services of small business attorneys are more essential than ever. Typical contracts may prove difficult to fulfill, employees may need to be furloughed, health and safety policies will have to change and temporary work from home policies will have to be created. The use of these four crucial documents will play an important role […]