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...don't navigate this season alone.The more we learn about the nuances of PPP forgiveness, EIDL regulations, the Employee Retention credit (an alternative, payroll-tax-specific way to save cash for your Mayfield Heights business) ... well, the more that we discover...

Are you tired of talking and thinking about the PPP? Because I'm tired of talking and thinking about the PPP.That said -- this program has been a lifesaver for a variety of my Mayfield Heights clients, and it has provided a great shot in the arm for others.And, well...

Well, if you were wise, you probably saw this coming.Turns out ... if you received a PPP loan, that the expenses you pay from the proceeds of this (forgivable) loan ... are not deductible for Mayfield Heights businesses.Ouch.The IRS just released new guidance to this...

The second round of PPP funding began this Monday at 9:30AM Eastern.This funding was $322B (as opposed to the first at around $349B). The first round of $349B funded 1.6MM business.As for those who were waiting on that first round, the SBA hasn't shared recent...

I promise that one day I'll write to you and my Mayfield Heights area readers about matters other than government aid, the CARES Act, PPP/EIDL, and whatnot.But as we all keep saying: these are extraordinary times. Pick your cliche -- it all fits right now.But here is...

I'd like to simplify things for you today.There is so. much. noise. right now about how to survive (even thrive) in the midst of this very difficult season."Pivot" they say.And yes, if you are running a business, these times call for a bit of a shift. Only a very...

These days are moving VERY quickly, and we are working VERY hard to get communication out to our Mayfield Heights clients and friends.You probably already heard that the CARES Act (the mammoth 880+ page disaster relief bill) was signed over the weekend, and help IS...

Some huge news is happening for Mayfield Heights business owners, that I'm sure you've heard rumors about, so I wanted to reach out to you quickly with some first-blush details.I also wanted to offer this:If you have business associates or friends who need help...

How are you holding up? If you haven't yet done so, please do shoot me a quick note to let me know how your Mayfield Heights business is managing.Depending on the situation, I have lots of ways to help ... some of which I'll give you details about today.I will...

Until further notice.This is a busy, fearful and unprecedented time of the year for all of us. We are in your corner, even still.Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, our office has stopped seeing clients face to face, until further notice. We will continue to accept...

I want to check in with you, because these are obviously unprecedented times for ALL of us.How are things going for your business right now? Shoot me back an email through the email button at the top of the page and let me know.(I should say from the outset that I'm...

I normally write you a weekly strategy note (or so), but these are NOT normal times, are they?And before I get into what's happening with the IRS deadline -- to separate some of the rumors from the reality -- I first want to check with you:How are you doing? Email me...