By Kathy Davis and Robert Jackson, CPA The SBA has released the application for the Second Draw PPP loan, SBA Form 2483-SD. This second round is intended for those recipients that have experienced a significant decline in revenues in 2020. This round also offers further benefits to those in the restaurant industry, hotels and others …
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AKRON, Ohio – (January 11, 2021) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, proudly announces three staff appointments and three new hires to expand its shared services and tax team. Brittany White has been promoted to senior director of marketing. For nearly three years, White has transformed the marketing department and …
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Ned Park’s experience as an Army pilot helped shaped his career after his military service. With more than 20 years of business management and ownership experience, Ned is a global provider of business consulting services to improve organizations. Ned shares with Chuck and Brittany the three things he learned as a pilot that he still …
Today, we welcome Mark Gerberich from the International Soap Box Derby, here in Akron, Ohio! Mark tells the great story of how Akron became home to the ISBD, and how they’ve expanded events and offerings from the annual race to a year-long calendar of events. Mark discusses how STEM plays a critical role in designing …
By Robert Jackson, CPA December 22, 2020 Late last night the Senate overwhelmingly passed the long-awaited Covid-19 stimulus and funding package, preceded by a similar response in the House. The White House has indicated that the President will sign it. The package, which originally began as a funding bill, provides much needed relief to the …
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By Robert Jackson, CPA December 15, 2020 As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to remind you that non-PPP loan payments made by the SBA pursuant to Section 1112 of the CARES Act are taxable. Borrowers should expect a Form 1099-MISC early in 2021. Section 1112 of the CARES Act required the SBA …
We know the pandemic has been rough on everyone. Still, recent articles from NPR, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, and CBS News have reported concerning statistics on working moms’ impact. Moms are often the “go to” for everything, which now means virtual school, hybrid schooling, working from home, providing childcare to younger kids with daycares closed, and …
December 2, 2020 By Robert Jackson, CPA | COVID-19 Response Team Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, the SBA announced to lenders that the PPP Forgiveness Platform, which is available only to lenders, has been updated to include the new Loan Necessity Questionnaires (i.e. for loans of $ 2 million or more) that we discussed in …
Today, Chuck and Brittany are joined by Vaughn Johnson from the Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) with the state of Ohio at the Urban League of Greater Cleveland. Vaughn shares the many benefits of establishing a diverse workforce and how it impacts the bottom line. Vaughn discusses how companies can add diversity to their boards …
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Chuck and Brittany welcome Carina Diamond, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at Dakoré Wealth. As a wealth management professional, Carina helps individuals define their path and develop a financial plan to get them where they want to be. Carina shares her involvement with engaging women in the financial field, and why women need to …
