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What will economic recovery from COVID-19 look like?
The U.S. has experienced 10 recessions since 1950. Each historical recession/recovery cycle had unique components, such as inflation or oil shocks, yet each cycle had common characteristics such as monetary and fiscal stimulus. Historical recessions/recoveries cycles have taken several patterns, so the question is: what will thi[...]
Better cash flow management can save CPG startups right now
For startups in the CPG space, having an updated cash flow management strategy could determine whether your business (and your larger network of partners and vendors) survives or not.
The best things in business are free
While there’s some truth to the old adage that you can’t make money without spending money, there are still plenty of actions you can take that cost little to nothing while building and maintaining a rapport with your business partners.
How to know when it's time to face your debt
As a society, we shoulder a mountain of debt. Many individuals have so much debt that it keeps them from having money for emergencies or being able to fund long-term goals like retirement and their children’s education. In this current environment, we may be collectively asking ourselves a lot of questions about what it means [...]
Do we have too much faith in the Federal Reserve?
Currently, investors believe Federal Reserve intervention is working because the stock market has stabilized and is now at the higher end of a recent trading range. However, it is hard to believe the worst is over for the markets, considering the millions of unemployed Americans, no earnings guidance from U.S. companies for the [...]
3 conversations to have with your banker during COVID-19
Here are several questions and conversations that you should be having with your banker about your business, the impacts of COVID-19 and what the future holds.
CARES Act stimulus payments: What to know and what to watch for
To help those encountering economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), President Trump and the U.S. Congress passed a $2 trillion stimulus package, known as the CARES Act. While the distribution timing of the direct payments may vary from area to area, the stimulus package takes effect the week of April 13, 202[...]
Analyzing fear and hope in the stock market
As a nation, we will not forget the people who passed away from this terrible virus, but life will push forward. It will be a period our kids will tell their kids and grandchildren about. As fear takes over Americans, be patient, be strong and be hopeful for a great tomorrow – very soon.
Tips for making payroll, even when it seems impossible
Whether you are a business owner with one or 500 employees, the financial burden of payroll can feel the same. Many business owners stay nights worrying about how to make sure employees' paychecks are good.
What the Markets Need Now
Any one of the issues we're currently facing would have caused a major correction in the markets, but all three at once is an unmitigated disaster.
How to save for your kids’ college and your retirement at the same time
In a perfect world, you could save for retirement and your child’s college tuition at the same time. But what if it comes down to a choice between the two? Which one should be the priority?
How businesses can access capital during the COVID-19 Crisis
The current economic climate is unsettling for many businesses. Startups and small businesses are the first to feel the brunt of economic downturns. How do you find resources to cover payroll, rent, and other operational costs? We’ve compiled public and private resources to help.
