The most recent stimulus relief bill contains $284 billion for a second round of loans to small businesses under the government’s Paycheck Protection Program.

There is nothing more satisfying or more difficult than owning your own business. Starting and operating a small business is exciting, interesting and, arguably, a complete gamble. To increase your chances of success, be brave, work hard, and develop a relationship with a good lawyer.

As the end of the year approaches, do you have your company’s annual meeting planned?  Have you drafted your company’s annual minutes?  

You've got a cause you care about — now you just need the legal status that will help your organization raise money and work for that cause. Here are four steps to help you understand the process, but as always, call Wick Law for more details.

Right now, developing new ideas to supplement core products and services is one way businesses are continuing to operate and stay relevant. Post COVID-19, your small business may need to pivot and re-configure the day-to-day.

In the aftermath of COVID-19, many small businesses are making necessary pivots to their business model in order to stay afloat.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help businesses keep workers employed during the pandemic and recovery. Most important to small businesses:•$10 billion has been set aside for emergency loans to help small businesses keep workers employed, including some that are forgivable;•$17 billion for loan subsidies through the SBA;•and $350 billion in loan guarantees.

Wick Law wants to provide small business owners with the latest COVID-19 related policies that could impact your business. See below for recent policy updates impacting your taxes, unemployment and workers’ compensation.

Wick Law is committed to helping small business owners be informed during this tough time.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law on March 18, 2020. The Act provides for emergency paid sick pay, emergency expansion of family and medical leave, and tax credits for employers.Wick Law is here to answer all of your questions during the uncertain and unprecedented time.

Women−It’s not a confidence problem.  It’s not just about promoting yourself. We know there is a wide and stubborn gender gap, both in terms of pay and leadership opportunities.It is fair to say studies have shown that a combination of factors contribute to this long-standing problem. And, most definitely sexist cultural norms, not women’s actual lack of confidence, play the biggest part.

In 2018, only 3% of venture capital in the U.S. went to companies with a female CEO. All the while, the number of female-owned businesses has risen in the U.S. Funds aren’t being allocated to the best investment opportunities, and some experts blame the pitch process.