The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) reported that the number of active business owners fell by 3.3 million—or 22 percent—from February to April 2020. COVID has been a once-in-a-lifetime economic disturbance that has impacted all businesses to one degree or another and throttled some companies altogether. When public policy tells the population, except for… Continue reading How COVID has Affected Change: Post-COVID Innovation
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Business Ideas 2021: Post-COVID Opportunities For Business
For small business owners, there’s hope! This COVID-19 pandemic is leaving a trail of distress, and turmoil affecting the American population and disrupting the global business environment in unprecedented ways. However, if you are a small business owner there is some good news. History shows that after every extreme economic downturn, new opportunities arise. The… Continue reading Business Ideas 2021: Post-COVID Opportunities For Business
All About the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The latest COVID relief bill includes help specifically for restaurants and similar businesses. If you are an owner of a small business in the foodservice industry, you may be eligible to receive benefits through this fund. In this post, we will answer some of the biggest questions people have about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF).… Continue reading All About the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Your 2021 Small Business Tax Filing and Preparation Guide
If you’re a small business owner in California, you know what every small business owner knows– that you have to do taxes. Taxes certainly aren’t fun, but they don’t have to be so hard. It may seem daunting, especially if you’re a new small business, but preparation and filing are more simple than you might… Continue reading Your 2021 Small Business Tax Filing and Preparation Guide
How To Re-Open Your Business Post-COVID
With more and more people getting vaccinated, COVID is seemingly becoming a thing of the past. With COVID, things haven’t been “normal” in so long that it might be somewhat tricky getting back into normal. Here are some tips on how to re-open your business post-COVID. How To Re-Open Your Business Post-COVID There are a… Continue reading How To Re-Open Your Business Post-COVID
California Opening Up: Get Your Business Ready
California is soon to start opening up the economy. Is your business ready? ASCEND is here to help you get prepared as California is starting to open up. At ASCEND, we offer small business advisory, tax services, accounting solutions to various other services, and everything in between. Our goal is to help your business thrive.… Continue reading California Opening Up: Get Your Business Ready
Coronavirus Update: The 2021 Stimulus Bill and Small Business
Congress — the House and Senate — passed the latest COVID relief bill. The package has assistance specifically for small businesses, with restaurants getting much-needed help. There is direct help to small businesses through additional funding for programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Indirect relief through stimulus checks… Continue reading Coronavirus Update: The 2021 Stimulus Bill and Small Business
COVID and Small Business: What To Expect From Congress in 2021
We have a new Congress and a new President and his administration. What will that mean for your small business when it comes to help, assistance, and guidance from the government? Congress has held sessions with experts. The President is making this a priority in the face of this pandemic. In an address in January,… Continue reading COVID and Small Business: What To Expect From Congress in 2021
COVID-19 And Your Business Tax Returns (Tax Year 2020)
The global COVID-19 pandemic sent the entire world into an economic crisis. Some small businesses are feeling the effects of this more than others, but all US small businesses need to understand how the pandemic and resulting legislation might impact their 2021 business taxes for the 2020 tax year. How New COVID Laws May Affect… Continue reading COVID-19 And Your Business Tax Returns (Tax Year 2020)
5 Ways To Stay Connected With Your Customers During COVID-19
It’s 2021. Do you know where your customers are? They’re at home, socially distanced, trying to stay healthy and protect their families from the pandemic. They still need you, though. So find ways to stay connected with them during this COVID-19 crisis. Here are a few innovative ways you can do just that. Innovative Ways… Continue reading 5 Ways To Stay Connected With Your Customers During COVID-19