Virtually Ready
From Neechic, by Anetra Byrd: Covid has forced all of us to alter our approach to how we live, interact with others, network, and socialize in general; we have been forced to adjust to a new “normal.” While many companies,
VCU Offers Continuing Education Courses in Partnership with LERN
From Virginia Commonwealth University Office of Continuing and Professional Education: Throughout 2021, The Virginia Commonwealth University Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) is offering a collection of self-paced online, noncredit courses and certificates in partnership with The Learning Resources
15 Steps to Wind Down a Virginia Small Business
From Perkins Law, by Eric C. Perkins, Esq.: The process of closing a Virginia small business can range from very simple and straightforward to extremely complex, expensive, and time consuming, depending upon the surrounding facts and circumstances of the business. Just
SBA Announces Simpler PPP Forgiveness Process for Loans of $50,000 or Less
From Perkins Law, by Eric C. Perkins, Esq.: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide helpful relief
How Imprint is Fundraising During the Pandemic
From Imprint, Cobb Technologies by Kate Vinnedge: It is no secret that organizations are struggling to find meaningful ways to connect to their donors — and for Cobb Technologies’s charitable arm, Imprint, this struggle was all too real. For more
Simplicity VoIP Supports Business Communications and WFH Demands
From Simplicity VoIP: 2020 is proving to be a trying time for businesses as they face the challenges to maintain communications with employees, customers, and vendors. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the country, businesses deal with an unprecedented
Any Startup Opportunities Out There?
From SCORE Richmond by Doug Carlton: "We have this preconceived notion of what a ventilator should look like. My teacher Emory talks a lot about group-think; our brain gets stuck on the idea of what we want to do before
CORONAVIRUS CLEAN: Q&A with Cleaning Industry Expert Nicole Mason
Nicole Mason is the owner of Glean LLC. Glean is a locally-owned commercial cleaning company dedicated to excellence in commercial cleaning while creating job opportunities to local Richmond citizens. Glean provides both ongoing janitorial services, deep cleanings, and sanitizing services.
How Much Should a PPP Borrower Worry About SBA FAQ Question 31?
From Perkins Law, by Eric C. Perkins, Esq.: Small business owners across America have scrambled over the past month to obtain over $5 billion in PPP loans with the promise that such loans will be forgiven if proceeds are used to
Using Seller Financing to Sell a Small Business
From Perkins Law, by Eric C. Perkins, Esq.: Seller financing is a common strategy in small business acquisitions to get deals done that otherwise would not be possible. Simply put, seller financing is a loan made by the seller of a