Tag: cares act
When regulation presents a (rare) opportunity
Bradley Tusk Contributor More posts by this contributor In London, Uber has won the battle but risks losing the war Shockingly, Congress acted responsibly in regulating autonomous cars… So what’s next? Every time we realize something new about the coronavirus, it’s always worse than we thought: maybe we don’t develop…
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Dear Sophie: Will a PPP loan affect my visa renewal or green card?
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear…
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My experience with the CARES Act was frustrating, confusing and unfair
Suzanne Borders Contributor Suzanne is the CEO and co-founder of BadVR. She thrives at the intersection of data, art, technology and poetry. As a small business owner, I was excited to learn about the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act that offers low-interest loans to firms impacted…
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Small businesses are out of time, but COVID-19 aid comes with massive roadblocks
Lexi Reese Contributor Lexi Reese is the COO of Gusto, which provides payroll, benefits, compliance and HR to more than 100,000 small businesses across the U.S. She has spent her career advocating for small businesses at American Express, Google and Accion International. Just a few weeks ago, Seattle-based small business…
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The intersection of small business, tech and our financial system is more important than ever
Ann Marie Mehlum Contributor Ann Marie Mehlum serves on several boards, including Summit Bank, and is a senior advisor at FS Vector, Fenway Summer’s advisory affiliate. Previously, she was associate administrator of Capital Access at SBA. Javier Saade Contributor Javier Saade serves on several boards, is venture partner at Fenway…
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Don’t apply for a PPP loan unless your affiliation issues are resolved
Take a closer look at the protective covenants in your charter and investor agreements Wiliam Carleton 7 hours Wiliam Carleton Contributor Many presume that the SBA’s “affiliation” rules will prevent venture-backed startups from applying for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of the CARES Act. I think that’s unfortunate,…
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