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Were you a sole proprietor, LLC or independent contractor that was not able to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program because you did not have a significant profit from your business? If so, you might have the opportunity to access up to around $20,000 in PPP grant (forgiveness) money (up to about $30,000 if you run a restaurant). But you may only have days to apply for these funds.
The SBA has just released a new PPP forgiveness formula that uses revenue reported on your 2019 or 2020 Schedule C (line 7) rather than net profit (line 31). In a nutshell, you can now count your revenue as the basis for forgiveness just like employee wages (to a maximum of $100,000/yr). Engage your accountant in the details.
Please review the scenarios in the attached PDF “Revenue-Based PPP Formula” to see how this works in practice.
The new PPP application form and SBA FAQ document is also attached for your review. There are other program requirements of PPP that still apply such as:
Businesses that are taxed by the IRS as C-Corporations, S-Corporations and Partnerships are not eligible to use the gross income calculation method for calculation the PPP loan amount. Only businesses that use Schedule C to report their income and expenses to the IRS are eligible.
It appears that these new rules are not retroactive – if you have already received a 2nd round PPP loan you cannot resubmit under these rules. These rules should be available for anyone who has not gotten a PPP loan, or has only gotten a 1st round loan.
If you are interested, you should apply as soon as possible. The special small business-only application period expires next Tuesday (March 9th) and the overall deadline for applications is March 31, 2021. The new stimulus bill going through congress does not significantly increase PPP funding, except for a new program for restaurants.
Since this form was only published on March 3 the banks – where you apply – may not have updated their systems. Applying could be a chaotic experience and you will want to research multiple options. You may want to try and reach a customer service representative on the bank’s PPP program. It is possible that some of the “FinTech” funders like Biz2Credit and Bluevine might be faster off the mark than local banks.
To move forward, download these PDF files…
WorkSource Kitsap is hosting a Virtual Job Fair for Kitsap County businesses that have positions open. The event is set for 30 March 2021, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Please complete the interest form via the link below. Once complete, we will register your business on Brazen.com where you will complete your “virtual booth”. We will hold weekly information sessions to offer assistance for the setup of the event.
Limited booths available. We have 50 booths that can host multiple staff from your company. Again, this is not a link for job seekers, that will come in the following week.
This link will lead you to a fillable form to express interest in participating.
Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses.
The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program funding opened one month ago and already the Biden Administration has succeeded in making major improvements to the program’s implementation:
It’s official! The much-rumored, oft-mentioned COBI small business grants are now coming soon.
Get ready – applications for business assistance grants will become available in association with KEDA (the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance) starting on Friday, March 12.
Businesses may receive between $5,000 and $10,000 based upon their COVID-19 financial impacts and the number of total applications received by the City.
The unanimously-approved Business Recovery grant program will provide $210,000 to support Bainbridge Island businesses recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
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Provided by the Kitsap Public Health District
Commissary kitchens that are approved to allow outside food businesses to use their kitchen are licensed by the Health District. Each commissary kitchen is different; therefore, the food handling steps which can be accommodated by each kitchen differ. First, identify which food handling steps your operation includes, then use the table below as a general guide to determine which kitchen suits your business model. Once you reach an agreement with a facility, complete the Commissary Kitchen Agreement with them and submit the agreement with your packet.
Keep in mind that commissary kitchen amenities could change, and changes may not be reflected in this table. For instance, a kitchen that currently offers overnight food storage may stop allowing their customers to store food overnight at any time. Your chosen commissary kitchen and your proposed business operation will be evaluated together to ensure they are a good fit.
To see the list of kitchens and the services they provide, click here.
