5 Minutes to Growth Podcast: Common Myths About Custom Software Development
In this episode of 5 Minutes to Growth, we’re uncovering the common misconceptions people have about using a custom software solution versus an off the shelf product. My guest is Glenn Plunkett, CSH’s Director of Application Development. With Glenn’s help, we’ll clear up some of the common myths surrounding custom software development and highlight why it […]
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program to Start Accepting Applications April 8
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) is set to start accepting applications to its Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program starting April 8. The $15 billion SVOG program was created to assist shuttered live venues, theaters, museums, and zoos operating at significantly reduced capacity or shuttered all together due to locally implemented Covid-prevention measures and […]
Strained VPN capacity: a must-solve with a remote workforce
More than a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, a large part of the workforce continues to operate in a remote setting. All signs indicate that remote work is here to stay due in part to the benefits technology provides—but is your network capable of handling users from multiple settings? Some organizations still grapple with the […]
PPP deadline extended for applications
PPP deadline extended: President Biden has signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021. The new law extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application filing deadline from March 31, 2021, to May 31, 2021, thus providing potential PPP borrowers additional time to submit their applications. The law doesn’t provide the PPP with any additional funding. However, […]
Make the most of the Employee Retention Credit
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which was created to encourage employers to keep their workforces intact during the Covid-19 pandemic, has been with us for a year. But questions about it remain for many employers. With the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) extending the credit and expanding eligibility — and the credit worth as […]
Tax deadline extended tax to May
The IRS has announced that the federal income tax deadline for individuals to file for the 2020 tax year is extended from April 15, 2021, until Monday, May 17, 2021. The IRS extended the deadline to provide relief to taxpayers facing challenges as a result of the pandemic and because it’s grappling with a rising […]
American Rescue Plan Act provides sweeping relief
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021. The $1.9 trillion law is intended to provide far-reaching relief from the economic and other repercussions of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to funding for testing, contact tracing, vaccinations, education, and state and local governments, the ARPA […]
The American Rescue Plan Act has passed: What’s in it for you?
Congress passed the latest legislation aimed at providing economic and other relief from the COVID-19 pandemic that has haunted the country for the last year, and on March 11, President Biden signed the 628-page American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which includes $1.9 trillion in funding for individuals, businesses, and state and local governments. The ARPA […]
PPP revisions target smallest businesses
The Biden administration has announced several reforms to the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to bring greater relief to the smallest and most vulnerable businesses. Among other things, the administration is imposing a two-week moratorium on loans to companies with 20 or more employees and focusing on smaller businesses. It’s also changing several program rules […]
Six Reasons You Need a Business Continuity Plan
For CEOs, the constant threat of a cyberattack, natural disasters, global pandemics and volatile markets presents unprecedented challenges to doing business. According to data from the Bureau of Labor statistics, the failure rate for small businesses is 20% in the first year. In the second year, that number increases to 30%, and by the end […]