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Guidelines for Coronavirus Emergency Loans

This article provides detailed information related to the Payroll Protection Loan Program – provided by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Specific topics include:
1) Who is eligible;
2) What lenders will be looking for;
3) How much can be borrowed;
4) How to calculate payroll costs;
5) What has to happen for the loan to be forgiven.
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Emergency Paycheck Protection Loans

As the country and even the world shift their attention to the seeming long-lasting impact of the Coronavirus, updates appear to be coming out each day. Whether the impact is on a global, national or individual industry level, this pandemic is already changing the way businesses are operating on a day-to-day basis. On March …

Assistance Available for Small Businesses

As the country and even the world shift their attention to
the seeming long-lasting impact of the Coronavirus, updates appear to be coming
out each day. Whether the impact is on a global, national or individual
industry level, this pandemic is already changing the way businesses are
operating on a day-to-day basis. On March 27th, President Trump enacted …

Assistance Available for Small Businesses

As the country and even the world shift their attention to
the seeming long-lasting impact of the Coronavirus, updates appear to be coming
out each day. Whether the impact is on a global, national or individual
industry level, this pandemic is already changing the way businesses are
operating on a day-to-day basis. On March 27th, President Trump enacted …

Manufacturers Look to Government to Step In and Limit Damage

As the country and even the world shift their attention to the seeming long-lasting impact of the Coronavirus, updates appear to be coming out each day. Whether the impact is on a global, national or individual industry level, this pandemic is already changing the way businesses are operating on a day-to-day basis. Specifically, within …

Technology Taking Farming to a New Level

This article discusses how farmers can take their practice to a new level by incorporating the newest technologies into their everyday operations. For example, renewable energy, sensors, and data are all at the fingertips of most farmers. Because of technological advancements, the oldest job on the earth has new potential.
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Negotiating a Middle Ground

This article discusses the benefits of finding the middle ground when negotiating with suppliers. The practice of using leverage to negotiate often results in a zero-sum outcome where one side wins and the other side gains nothing. By finding a middle ground, manufacturers can increase the size of the pie for all parties involved. …

Digital Manufacturing in 2020

This article discusses how the manufacturing industry, as a whole, has been relatively slow to adapt to new technology advancements. However, 2020 is likely to be the year that many technologies are adopted and implemented in everyday operations. For example, trends such as on-demand manufacturing, joint ventures, and 3-D printing are all predicted to …

The Future of AgTech

This article discusses how technology has made its way into most industries, and agriculture is no exception. With the help of “Agtech”, different trends such as the rise of data transparency and analytics, investment opportunities, and digital leasings will be observed in the coming year. It is important to stay on top of emerging …

3 Financial Risks Small Manufacturers Need to Avoid

This article discusses three financial risks that small manufacturers face in this industry. These risks include: negotiating weak contracts, extending payment terms, and overconfidence during boom times. In a small manufacturing business, every penny counts, staying vigilant and avoiding these financial pitfalls can go a long way to keeping your business growing.
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