Business Funding in Dewey Beach, DE

August 30th at 4:38pm

Small Business Loans in Dewey Beach, Delaware The key to Dewey Beach’s charm is in its name — it’s a beach town, and so it delivers the kind of ocean views and seaside fun you’d expect from this sort of location. Or perhaps we should say one of the keys to the town’s charm. While Dewey Beach’s Atlantic-side setting has certainly played a big part in the formation of a strong civic identity, there is a whole lot more going on here. We are proud to serve Dewey Beach with the small business loans and funding it needs to really thrive.…

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New PPP Round Requirements

January 26th at 10:52am

While many of the program’s original requirements remain the same, to qualify for a 2nd PPP loan, your business needs: Proof of a 25%+ reduction in revenue year over yearFewer than 300 employeesHave started your business before 2/15/20 If you meet these requirements and need additional funding, if you haven’t yet, start your application with our top lenders from the first round of PPP for the fastest result. Apply for PPP Loan Interested in additional funding but don’t qualify for a PPP loan? First Down Funding has other financing options, from traditional SBA loans to lines of credit. Apply for…

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NEW SIMPLIFIED FORGIVENESS APPLICATION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

October 12th at 12:26pm

The Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department announced that they are simplifying the loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under $50,000. The simpler, two-page form businesses can fill out to have their PPP loans forgiven is meant to ease burdens on struggling small businesses. The PPP program, part of a March’s CARES Act, was created in order to help businesses hit by the pandemic keep their doors open and workers on the books as the economy seized up. In all, the program distributed 5.2 million loans worth $525 billion, which Treasury estimated helped save 51 million…

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Press Release – The PlayBook by First Down Funding & Paul Pitcher

May 6th at 6:01pm

For Immediate Release The Funding Playbook: The First-of-its-Kind Small Business Funding Guide Supporting Businesses and Boosting the Economy created by Paul Pitcher The PlayBook by First Down Funding Annapolis, MD — May 6, 2020 — The United States relies on its small businesses. Small and medium-sized businesses employ roughly half of the nation’s workforce, which is around 120 million people. And yet, around half of all small businesses have folded within only five years of opening. There are many reasons for this failure rate, but one of the most critical is funding. As any business owner knows, securing funding is a matter of life and death…

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5 Ways to Keep Your Business Running During the COVID-19 Outbreak

April 17th at 10:27pm

The worldwide COVID-19 outbreak is a quickly changing, uncertain situation. You may be seeing hourly updates about travel bans, upticks in cases, and restrictions on day-to-day life – all of which are affecting your business. It’s an unprecedented challenge for you as a business owner to keep your staff (and yourself) healthy and your business running as smoothly as possible. Keep reading for 5 ways to keep your small business cash flow as strong as possible during the COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic slowdown. 1. Provide business services virtually Many parts of the United States are now under lockdown restrictions…

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The Guide to Staying Efficient, Healthy and Productive while working from home

April 17th at 9:50pm

While remote work and being able to set your own hours are big perks of the work-from-home life, it can be a real challenge to stay focused and productive when dealing with the many distractions you’ll find in a home environment. To help you manage, here’s our top 5 best tips and strategies you can adopt to stay on task when away from the office.

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EMAIL MARKETING FOR SMALL BUSINESS

March 10th at 10:22pm

Email marketing is the act of sending a commercial message, typically to a group of people, using email. In its broadest sense, every email sent to a potential or current customer could be considered email marketing. It involves using email to send advertisements, request business, or solicit sales or donations. Email marketing helps you increase your brand awareness by getting your email messages into the inboxes of potential new customers. The more consistent your communication is with your email subscribers, the more likely they will be to think of your business when they are looking for your products or services. Apply Now For Small Business…

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First Down Funding joins deBanked as an Official Sponsor for deBanked CONNECT Miami 2020

January 3rd at 6:41pm

First Down Funding joins deBanked, along with 24 other Headlining Sponsors within the Small Business Funding industry in the United States. deBanked CONNECT Miami 2020, will be held January 16th, 2020 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. deBanked will bring together Small Business Funders, Service Providers, Brokers and folks from the Small Business Funding industry for an evening of education, networking, and cocktails. This is a half-day event and Registration and Networking begins at 1:30 PM. Speakers Headlining deBanked Miami 2020 include some of the leaders within the Small Business Funding Industry. More information on deBanked CONNECT Miami 2020 Speakers…

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