PPP Second Draw Loans: How Much Are You Eligible For? It Depends!

By Matt Gaieski Signing Director CLA Email Key insights For most borrowers, the loan amount is determined by the average monthly payroll for either 2019 or 2020, multiplied by 2.5, with a maximum loan size of $2 million. Self-employed individuals, seasonal employers, farmers and ranchers, partnerships, and certain hospitality and food services organizations must use…

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Unlocking New Revenue Streams with Artificial Intelligence

Join us for a free webinar on Tuesday, February 23 at 12:00 PM CST. REGISTER NOW Restaurants’ number-one tool to survive the pandemic with online ordering. Is 2021 the year of artificial intelligence for the restaurant industry? Join UEAT and Mandy’s as they dive into unlocking new revenue streams with artificial intelligence, how restaurants can…

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You Received a PPP Loan That Exceeds the Maximum Allowed — Now What?

By Matthew Rambaran, Manager CLA Email T. 267.419.1145 Key insights Good-faith errors in PPP loan applications may have led to some loans being oversized. Borrowers and lenders should work together to remedy the incorrect PPP amounts. The borrower is at risk of being liable, so if you are a PPP borrower, make sure you account…

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Crifasi Real Estate Announces Green Tree Center Redevelopment

NAPLES, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2021) — Crifasi Real Estate announced the major redevelopment of the Green Tree Shopping Center located at the intersection of Airport Road and Immokalee Road in Naples, Florida. A fresh coastal-contemporary design and open-air concept is replacing the former Mediterranean design, transforming the property into more of a lifestyle center versus…

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Summit Broadband Names Mark Rankin Chief Financial Officer

ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2021) – Summit Broadband (“Summit”), a leading fiber-optics telecommunications provider in Central and Southwest Florida, today announced Mark Rankin has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Summit is a portfolio company of Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), a leading Washington, D.C.-based investment firm focused on the global communications sector. Rankin brings more than 25 years of accounting and finance to Summit, with 17 years…

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Cape Coral Native Matthew Brust Joins Henderson Franklin’s Corporate Legal Team

Fort Myers, Florida – The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Matthew Brust has joined the firm’s Business & Tax Department. “We are excited to welcome Matthew to our growing corporate team,” said Erin Houck-Toll, stockholder and Business & Tax Department Chair. “His experience, enthusiasm, and passion for…

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Shoestring Solutions to Common Startup Issues

Tue, Feb 23, 2021 1:00 PM EST  REGISTER HERE The idea of starting a business can be quite daunting, and especially in today’s times. In this hands-on startup webinar, USA TODAY senior small business columnist and author of The Small Business Bible, Steve Strauss will help you understand what the most common startup pitfalls are…

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Expand to New Markets with Small Business International Shipping

Thu, Feb 25, 2021 1:00 PM EST  RESGISTER HERE Many small-business owners want to speed up growth by selling and shipping to international customers, but don’t know where to start. Navigating the many processes and requirements may seem overwhelming, but with the right guidance, international shipping can be simpler than you might think. In this…

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Choose the Right E-Commerce Technology to Grow Your Small Business

Thu, Feb 18, 2021 1:00 PM EST REGISTER HERE There are three critical components to success for an online business – a product that consumers want, building a strong brand, and selecting the right technology at the right time. Evaluating and choosing the right technology can be overwhelming – especially as you’re starting up and…

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