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The Fed Continues to Go All in with Main Street Lending Program

By Chuck Mullen and Matt Silla – AGP COVID-19 Response Team Tuesday, April 14, 2020 But there’s a catch. A lot of them. This past Friday, the Federal Reserve published preliminary guidance on what amounts to a $75 billion equity investment to enable up to $600 billion in new financing support to small and mid-sized …

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Guidance on the $600 Federal Weekly Benefit and Other Unemployment Benefits

Recent COVID-19 Legislation – Guidance on the $600 Federal Weekly Benefit and Other Unemployment Benefits Monday, April 13, 2020 COVID-19 Response Team The Act expands eligibility for unemployment benefits by: Expanding the types of workers eligible for unemployment benefits( PUA); including sole proprietors, independent contractors, the self-employed, individuals with limited work histories individuals who have …

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NEXT STEPS: You’ve applied for a PPP loan…your next steps are critical & urgent

Thursday, April 9, 2020 Your PPP Loan Has Been Applied For…Your Next Steps Are Critical and Urgent Note: If your business has been deemed as Non-Essential under a Shelter In Place Order, the actions prescribed in this article are especially urgent. AGP has been working hard these past few weeks to guide our clients and friends …

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FRIDAY: What a Week!

Friday, April 3, 2020 To our clients and friends – What a week! We appreciate your patience as we worked through the changing SBA guidance to assist with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). While not at such a frantic pace, we will continue to make you aware of other important provisions of the legislation. To …

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**URGENT UPDATE** PPP Application Updated Friday Morning

Friday, April 3, 2020 **Note – Guidance given in all COVID-19 government assistance programs was provided with the most current information made available to Apple Growth Partners at the time of response. Clarifications and further guidance is being disseminated from government authorities in an ‘on-going’ matter. All guidance should be reaffirmed prior to the submission …

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JUST RELEASED: Interim Final Rule and Application for PPP

Thursday, April 2, 2020   **Note – Guidance given in all COVID-19 government assistance programs was provided with the most current information made available to Apple Growth Partners at the time of response. Clarifications and further guidance is being disseminated from government authorities in an ‘on-going’ matter. All guidance should be reaffirmed prior to the …

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UPDATED: New Calculators for PPP Applications

Thursday, April 2, 2020   **Note – Guidance given in all COVID-19 government assistance programs was provided with the most current information made available to Apple Growth Partners at the time of response. Clarifications and further guidance is being disseminated from government authorities in an ‘on-going’ matter. All guidance should be reaffirmed prior to the …

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PREPARE: Sample Application for the Paycheck Protection Program

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 To our loyal clients, friends, and family: Many of you are busy preparing to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). We suggest business owners get ready to apply now, and we’re here to help.  While there is still no guidance as of today, and banks may still require additional information, business owners can …

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When the Economy Gives You Lemons, Make Estate Planning Lemonade

By Jason Bogniard, MBA, ASA, CVA, EA | Principal, Business Valuation The swift and sudden economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have left many of us stunned. In such a state, it’s easy to hunker down and miss opportunities, including estate planning and related gift and estate tax savings opportunities. In addition to the …

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