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Small businesses drive the American economic engine. The country's 28 million small businesses account for 54% of all U.S. sales and 55% of all jobs. The influence of small business is only growing as merchants embrace the Digital Age.

As a technology and data partner to merchants in every corner of America, Womply has a unique vantage point on small business. This blog chronicles the trends, stories, and people shaping the front lines of American commerce on Main Street, U.S.A.

Data dashboard: How coronavirus / COVID-19 is impacting local business revenue across the U.S.

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) made its way from Asia and Europe to the U.S., the warnings came first and […]

Apr 09, 2020

What counts as “employees” for Paycheck Protection Program loans?

In this 3-minute read: What counts towards payroll costs for PPP loan? Do independent contractors count as employees? What if […]

Apr 08, 2020

How long do I have to pay back my PPP stimulus loan for COVID-19?

In this 2-minute read: How long do you have to pay back your PPP loan? When can you start paying […]

Apr 08, 2020

How do I find my NAICS code for my PPP loan application?

In this 3-minute read: How to find your NAICS code What you need to know about NAICS codes for PPP […]

Apr 08, 2020

PPP lender document checklist: Everything you need to get approved

Once you apply for a PPP loan, you need to collect some documents. Here’s exactly what your lender will need to get you approved ASAP.

Apr 08, 2020

How are local restaurant owners adapting to COVID-19? (Case study)

In this 6-minute read: How is COVID-19 impacting restaurants? What precautions are restaurants taking? What changes have taken place in […]

Apr 07, 2020

Do I have to pay back my PPP loan? Here’s how to get your loan forgiven

In this 4-minute read: Can all Paycheck Protection Program loans be forgiven? What can cause PPP loans to not be […]

Apr 06, 2020

How to avoid cutting staff for COVID-19 (and how the Paycheck Protection Program can help)

In this 5-minute read: Tips to avoid layoffs during COVID-19 How can Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans help? Seek out […]

Apr 03, 2020

URGENT PPP LOAN UPDATE: If you applied prior to 4/3/2020, you must reapply

In this article: The government has updated its application form for the Paycheck Protection Program loans as of 4/3/2020 What […]

Apr 03, 2020

How to get an emergency SBA loan from the Paycheck Protection Program

In this 3-minute read: URGENT PPP APPLICATION UPDATE AS OF 4/3/2020: IF YOU ALREADY APPLIED PRIOR TO 4/3/2020, YOU MUST […]

Apr 03, 2020

Who can help me get an SBA / PPP emergency stimulus loan?

In this 5-minute read: What businesses are eligible for emergency SBA/PPP loans? Who can help me get an SBA loan? […]

Apr 02, 2020

Report: How many local businesses have had to close due to COVID-19?

The coronavirus outbreak has completely altered the daily lives of people across the United States. As state and local officials […]

Apr 02, 2020

How your business should spend your Paycheck Protection Program or SBA relief money

In this 5-minute read: What does the CARES act mean for businesses? What is the PPP or Paycheck Protection Program? […]

Apr 01, 2020

Apply now to get a $10k EIDL grant from the SBA within 3 days

Here’s exactly how to apply for a $10k EIDL grant for your small business affected by COVID-19

Mar 31, 2020

What qualifies as an essential or non-essential business during the COVID-19 crisis?

In this 4-minute read: Essential businesses Non-essential businesses Gray areas Due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, multiple U.S. states are issuing […]