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Editor’s note: These announcements by the SBA of changes to the PPP loan forgiveness process potentially impact lenders and borrowers. SurePayroll is sharing the information but is not involved with the lending process Businesses that borrowed $150,000 or less from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during the COVID-19 pandemic could see a reprieve in the time it takes to apply for forgiveness. The Small Business Administration (SBA) notified banks of its plan to open a portal through lending institutions that opt-in to use it, so if your PPP loan lender opts-in then you can take advantage. The SBA anticipates the entire loan forgiveness application process could take applicants only a few minutes. The SBA released this information and additional details about its new COVID Revenue Reduction Score on July 28, 2021 in its Interim Final Rule on PPP loan forgiveness. The score impacts second-draw PPP loan recipients.  

A clear, consistent brand voice helps your business stand out from the competition, create connections with new customers, and deepen relationships with existing customers. Check out these DYI tips on how to establish a unique brand voice, and take the What Is Your Brand Voice? assessment.

Back of the Napkin welcomes Holly Wade, Executive Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to the SurePayroll Mainstreet Minute. In this season 3 BOTN episode, Holly explains the Employee Retention Tax Credit. Check out the SurePayroll Blog post on the Employee Retention Tax Credit to learn more.  

In this season 3 episode of Back of the Napkin, Kelly O'Neill, owner of Fusion of Iron and Earth, shares the inspiring story of her transition from the corporate world to starting a small business from little more than clay, scrap metal, sheer determination, and the passion to honor her father's legacy.

Small business owners throughout the country are rebuilding, and many seek tips on the best ways to restore business to pre-pandemic levels. Whether reaching out to fellow business owners on how they navigated recovery or accessing government resources, small business owners are hungry for information.

SurePayroll returns to the podcast sphere July 21 with season three of Back of the Napkin. The 12-episode season explores the unique ideas behind successful small businesses, told by the people who risked it all to chase their dream. 

In this season 2 episode of Back of the Napkin , Ben Deutsch, former VP of Communications at Coca-Cola, shares his eye-opening experience dealing with the news media during a whistleblower scandal, and what small business owners can learn from how he confronted the challenge. Listen to the episode.  

Ohio Program Aimed at Providing Grants for Businesses That Opened in 2020

While the kids gear up to frolic in the pool, catch bugs in a jar, climb trees and more, many parents are packing their briefcase or lunch bucket to head back to the workplace after contributing remotely during the pandemic. But what to do with the kids? Hiring a nanny for the summer and beyond is one solution parents may find simplifies their transition back to work. 

 Jon Snyder, iI laboratorio gelato owner, shares his life-long entrepreneurial ice cream journey and describes the difference between ice cream and gelato. 

Cory Hershman, online payroll training expert, reveals common small business payroll mistakes and shares her thoughts on whether you want to mess with the IRS.

New York to Offer $800M Grant Program to Help Small and Micro-Businesses Recover from COVID-19 Pandemic