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These 7 Places Are Offering Incentives for Remote Workers to Relocate

With more than half of all workers in the U.S. working remotely, some people are considering relocating [https://helloskip.com/blog/here-are-the-top-5-states-people-are-leaving-and-where-they-are-going/] to be closer to family or have a lower cost of living (or just

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Small Business Grants and Loans Round-Up, March 8th

Twice weekly, our grant curation team puts together guides to grant and loan opportunities for small businesses throughout the U.S. Today's opportunities include grant and loan programs for businesses in New Mexico, Maine, Tennessee, Massachusetts and Washington. Loans of Up to $500,000 for Businesses in New

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Senate May Pass Stimulus Bill Tomorrow

After passing the House [https://helloskip.com/blog/house-set-to-approve-1-9-trillion-stimulus-package-today/] last week, President Biden’s COVID relief plan, the American Rescue Plan, is under debate in the Senate and could pass in the chamber as early as tomorrow. The bill includes another

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Small Business Grants and Loans Round-Up, March 5

Twice weekly, our grant curation team puts together guides to grant and loan opportunities for small businesses throughout the U.S. Today's new funding opportunities for small businesses are available below for our Skip Plus members. Today's programs include grant and loan programs for small businesses

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How Landlords Can Get Relief During the Pandemic

Throughout the last year of the pandemic in the U.S., people have turned to government aid for help. However, many of the stimulus relief programs in the US are focused on small business owners, rather than property owners. Although the current federal eviction moratorium is necessary to keep renters

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Which States Are Lifting Restrictions?

As cases fall and the vaccine rollout continues, some states are lifting social distancing restrictions and mask mandates despite concerns from public health officials over a fourth wave. President Biden said today that relaxing restrictions right now is a “big mistake", but as deaths and hospitalizations continue to drop

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Lawmakers Are Pushing For Recurring Stimulus Payments

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package by the end of the week, which includes $1400 stimulus checks for most Americans. The package is expected to pass. Some lawmakers want to go further, however. A group of lawmakers are sending

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Can You Get Two PPP Loans in the Same Round?

As the PPP program enters its final month (the program will end on March 31), business owners are keen to get their applications in and receive funding. There are two types of PPP loans: first and second draw loans. First draw loans are for those who have not received a

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Small Business Grants and Loans Round-Up, March 1

Twice weekly, our grant curation team puts together guides to grant and loan opportunities for small businesses throughout the U.S. Today's new funding opportunities for small businesses are available below for our Skip Plus members. Today's programs include grant and loan programs for Black-owned

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The U.S. Government May Pay You To Travel

A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate today may allow Americans to get tax credits for domestic travel in an effort to jumpstart the country’s ailing travel industry. The bill, called the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act [https://www.ustravel.org/sites/default/files/media_root/

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Small Business Grants and Loans Round-Up, February 26

Twice weekly, our grant curation team puts together guides to grant and loan opportunities for small businesses throughout the U.S. Today's new funding opportunities for small businesses are available below for our Skip Plus members. Today's programs include grants and loans for businesses in Minnesota,

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Independent Contractors Will Get Higher PPP Loans With New Rules

The Biden Administration announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program [https://helloskip.com/blog/ppp-rules-changes-will-increase-eligibility-to-certain-businesses/] (PPP), this week to help the smallest businesses access the remaining funding, including an exclusive 14-day application period for businesses with less than 20 employees and

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TSA is Hiring Thousands of Officers to Prepare for Summer Travel Surge

After a year like no other for travel, both internationally and domestically, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), has had to make changes [https://helloskip.com/blog/tsa-urges-holiday-travelers-to-enroll-in-tsa-precheck/] to keep up. But after a year of social distancing that reduced travelers passing through

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What You Should Know About Johnson & Johnson's Vaccine

Johnson & Johnson filed [https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/j-j-applies-emergency-authorization-fda-expected-greenlight-coming-weeks-n1256719] for Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in early February for its vaccine. If approved, the J&J vaccine could begin being distributed

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Small Business Grants and Loans Round Up, February 23

Twice weekly, our grant curation team puts together guides to grant and loan opportunities for small businesses throughout the U.S. Today's new funding opportunities for small businesses are available below for our Skip Plus members. Good luck on your grant applications! $240 Million in Grants in Washington

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What To Do If You Haven't Received Your Invitation to Apply for the Targeted EIDL Advance

According to our most recent survey on our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/SkipApp/featured] this morning, about a quarter of small business owners who believe they are eligible for the Targeted EIDL Advance [https://helloskip.com/blog/targeted-eidl-grant-timing-updates-from-sba/] program have received

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How to Prepare for the SVO Grant Application

Since it has now been nearly a year since live events like concerts were possible in the U.S., businesses like theaters and music venues have been struggling financially. The good news is that the SBA is launching a new grant program just for live event operators called the Shuttered

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Small Business Grants and Loans Round-Up, Week of February 15th

Good afternoon to all our Skip Plus members. We hope everyone is staying warm and safe with the winter storms throughout the U.S. this week. Below is our twice-weekly round up of new opportunities for small business owners. Good luck on your funding applications, and thank you for

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What You Should Know About California's Stimulus Checks

President Biden is working to pass his stimulus package as quickly as possible, which includes $1400 checks [https://helloskip.com/blog/when-can-we-expect-the-third-stimulus-check/] for most Americans. But he isn’t the only one. State governors are working to develop their own stimulus plans, including

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Need Healthcare? Biden Administration Opens Up Special Enrollment Period

President Biden has opened up a special enrollment for healthcare. Here's what you need to know about the new program and how to apply.

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Three Reasons Why Filing Your Taxes Early This Year Could Help You Get Your Next Stimulus Check

The proposal for a third, $1400 stimulus check [https://helloskip.com/blog/when-can-we-expect-the-third-stimulus-check/] is swiftly moving through Congress. It’s expected that Democrats will be able to pass it through both the House and Senate in the next month or so, with or

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Small Business Grants and Loans Round-Up, Week of February 8th

Good afternoon to all our Skip Plus members. We hope you all had a great week. Here's our weekly round-up of new grant and loan opportunities all around the country, exclusively curated for our Skip Plus members. New Grants and Loans, February 12, 2021 Check out new

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House Small Business Committee Approves $15 Billion in Additional EIDL Funding and Other Aid

From $1400 checks [https://helloskip.com/blog/when-can-we-expect-the-third-stimulus-check/]to monthly payments for families [https://helloskip.com/blog/millions-of-families-could-receive-monthly-payments-from-the-irs-soon/] , Congress is making progress toward another stimulus package. This week, the House Small Business Committee

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What to Do if You're Still Waiting to Hear Back About Your PPP Application

Although billions of dollars in funding have already been distributed through the Paycheck Protection Program, many business owners who have applied have yet to hear back about the status of their application and whether they will be funded. If you’re one of them, you might be feeling stressed as

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How Are People Spending Their Second Stimulus Check?

While the U.S Congress debates and works toward passing another stimulus package which will likely include a third, $1400 stimulus payment [https://helloskip.com/blog/the-third-stimulus-check-may-go-to-fewer-people/], data is beginning to be released that paints a clearer picture of how the second,