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$1.9 trillion pandemic aid package contains $28.6 billion in direct aid to restaurants. The targeted aid resulted in part from the...

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HOUSE PASSES AMERICAN RESCUE ACT PLAN! Plan includes $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Fund With today’s vote approving the American...

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On March 3, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released new FAQs related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which incorporate the...

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Raise the Wage Act/COVID Relief Update Breaking last night, the US Senate Parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, made ruled that the Raise the...

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Resolution of Hold Codes through SBA Review | February 10, 2021 If the Lender’s Second Draw PPP Loan guaranty application cannot be processed...

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Smith & Howard is helping clients navigate changes made to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) as a result of the Consolidated Appropriations...

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All eyes have been on DC this week as movement on the massive pandemic relief package progressed. Lasting well into this morning, an hours-long...

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Sales reports are a great way to gain insight into your business. What products are selling well? What days do you make the most sales? Who are your...

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Payroll Protection Program loans are back; application process is streamlined for smaller loans and expenses covered are tax...

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Marketing is constantly evolving, especially with new trends and innovations emerging to satisfy customer needs, behaviors, and requirements. As...

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ASCAP & BMI LAUNCH SONGVIEW, A COMPREHENSIVE DATA RESOURCE FOR MUSIC USERS Groundbreaking collaboration provides detailed copyright...

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On Friday, January 8, the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) hosted an Exclusive Webinar with City of Atlanta Council President Felicia Moore...

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