Pawnshops seeing increase in small businesses looking for loans to pay employees
Orlando area pawnshops are seeing an increase in small businesses looking for loans to help pay employees.
Orlando area pawnshops are seeing an increase in small businesses looking for loans to help pay employees.
Winter Park restaurant receives Paycheck Protection Program loan after second application
Monday marks a huge and important step forward across Florida: for the first time in weeks, you can now go to a restaurant and enjoy a meal, and a local restaurant is getting even more good news.
Monday marks a huge and important step forward across Florida: for the first time in weeks, you can now go to a restaurant and enjoy a meal, and a local restaurant is getting even more good news.
City of Orlando making regulation changes to help small businesses
For the first time in about six weeks, people are dining out in the City Beautiful.
For the first time in about six weeks, people are dining out in the City Beautiful.
Winter Park is ready to reopen, will close Park Avenue for more outdoor seating during Mother's Day weekend
Governor DeSantis is allowing shops and restaurants to open their doors, but they need to be careful and follow some specific rules.
Governor DeSantis is allowing shops and restaurants to open their doors, but they need to be careful and follow some specific rules.
Janelle Monáe to perform in livestreamed concert to support small businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Grammy-nominated artist is among those who have helped support COVID-19 small business relief in their Pay It Forward series.
The Grammy-nominated artist is among those who have helped support COVID-19 small business relief in their Pay It Forward series.
Restaurants prepared to reopen at reduced capacity
Many small business owners are thankful they will be able to return to work on Monday. Many still have reservations about the first phase of Florida's reopening will play out.
Many small business owners are thankful they will be able to return to work on Monday. Many still have reservations about the first phase of Florida's reopening will play out.
Expert examines the future of the food and beverage industry
Small businesses could soon be shuttering their doors as the result of the coronavirus pandemic, concerning entrepreneurs who are part of the fabric of our country.
Small businesses could soon be shuttering their doors as the result of the coronavirus pandemic, concerning entrepreneurs who are part of the fabric of our country.
Small business loan program plagued by outages, delays as second wave of aid begins
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses restarts on Monday, expert warns it could go fast
The previous paycheck protection program for small businesses ran out of money in less than two weeks.
The previous paycheck protection program for small businesses ran out of money in less than two weeks.
Despite rising unemployment numbers, some Central Florida companies are hiring and holding virtual job fairs
Online hiring may become a permanent part of job recruiting.
Online hiring may become a permanent part of job recruiting.
Tips for helping small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic
Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government.
Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse owner to return $20M in small business loans
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse owner, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, announced Thursday that it is repaying $20 million in coronavirus aid received under the Paycheck Protection Program after the Treasury Department asked publicly traded companies to return the funds meant for small businesses.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse owner, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, announced Thursday that it is repaying $20 million in coronavirus aid received under the Paycheck Protection Program after the Treasury Department asked publicly traded companies to return the funds meant for small businesses.
What small business owners should do, now that more relief funds expected
More than $300 billion in additional relief funds for the Paycheck Protection Program is expected soon. Experts say small business owners need to be prepared to submit their applications quickly.
More than $300 billion in additional relief funds for the Paycheck Protection Program is expected soon. Experts say small business owners need to be prepared to submit their applications quickly.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Congress’ $300B package for small businesses may only last days: report
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Small business owners encouraged by talks of reopening the economy
Peter Miguel is the manager at JAX Fifth Avenue sports bar in Lake Mary.
Peter Miguel is the manager at JAX Fifth Avenue sports bar in Lake Mary.