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Last week, Joe Biden, who has officially been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, announced his $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan. In revealing the “American Rescue Plan,” he issued a call to action: “There is no time to waste. We have to act and we have to act now.”

Of that $1.9 trillion, $440 billion is earmarked to provide relief for small business owners, among other communities. Stay tuned for more details on how those funds will be distributed in the coming weeks. 

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.

"I believe that entrepreneurs are born with a sense of restlessness...If you believe you’re supposed to build a business, don’t let any obstacle get in your way."

Cordia Harrington

Founder and CEO of The Bakery Cos

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The Small Business Administration released a slew of PPP guidelines and updates yesterday, including a simplified, one-page application for borrowers of loans of $150,000 or less. Here are more details about the application.

Ahead of the new year, the For(bes) The Culture community predicted that Black and Brown entrepreneurs would have more access to funding in 2021. The latest funding round for the Black female-founded snack company Partake Foods is a step in the right direction. Read on for more.

Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Hanno Renner, cofounder of German HR platform Personio, has raised $125 million in a Series D round led by Index Ventures on a $1.7 billion valuation. Learn more about the news here. 

Last year was challenging for everyone—especially small business owners. Here’s how a few business leaders coped with the uncertainty and upended plans.

The start of a new year can provide business owners with an opportunity to evaluate their operations over the past 12 months and plan for a better year ahead. Here are a few ways to set your business up for success.

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