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Happy New Year! To all the small business owners struggling amidst the pandemic: help is finally on the way. An additional $325 billion small business relief package, including $285 billion for another round of Paycheck Protection Program for those hardest hit, was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump. If you’re wondering what this means for you, here are five ways the new stimulus bill may help your business. 

And below you’ll find more insights and practical guidance on how to make big business decisions in the face of ever-changing market headwinds and the pandemic. As always, thanks for reading. You can also follow me on Twitter and on LinkedIn. Here’s to a brighter 2021! 

"Small business owners’ resilience will continue—81% of business owners still believe the benefits of owning their own business outweigh the challenges."

Clayton Ruebensaal

Executive Vice President of Global B2B Marketing, American Express

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