Business Columnist

• Business Finance - Rich Best - Rich Best has spent 28 years in the financial services industry, as an advisor, a managing partner, directors of training and marketing, and now as a consultant to the industry.

Sales and Marketing

• Sales and Marketing - Jen Jordan - Jen Jordan brings a wealth of life and leadership experiences to her writing. After 10 years creating a variety of content for a nonprofit, Jen decided to establish her own writing business. She specializes in creating high quality blog and website content for small businesses. When she's not writing, Jen is a competitive triathlete with a goal of completing a triathlon in all 50 states.

Surviving During Uncertain Times

• Lending Limit Increased for SBA COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans - An increase in the cap and loan period for SBA Economic Disaster Injury Loans and an extension of the PPP are two recent developments in economic assistance for small businesses.
• SBA Provides 8(a) Program Extension Due to Pandemic - Small businesses who have been impacted by COVID can receive a one-year extension of their participation in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program.
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Situation Analysis

• Plan Your Equipment Purchases Now for a Significant Year-End Tax Deduction - If you have been considering a capital expenditure for your business, now would be the time to sit down with your business bank to discuss your best financing options.
• Pre-Funding Your Business Exit with Excess Cash - Create a plan to accumulate retirement capital. If you’re behind the savings curve because you’ve focused on investing in your business, you have several options that will enable you to catch up.
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