Articles by Melissa Wylie
States Getting the Most Help From PPP Loans
May 26, 2020
States throughout the Great Plains are so far seeing the biggest impact of Paycheck Protection Program loans — funds designed to help small businesses stay... read more
Half of Americans Want More Local Businesses in Their Communities
May 4, 2020
Despite an abundance of online retailers and chain stores, most Americans remain loyal to local businesses and want more small shops in their communities, according... read more
Places With the Most At-Risk Businesses During the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 22, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has crashed the U.S. economy and brought certain industries to a near standstill — including retail, entertainment, food and accommodations. Cities that... read more
Just 5% of Small Business Owners Have Received PPP Money
April 22, 2020
Small business owners are anxiously waiting to see if Congress will inject more money into the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the federal rescue program that... read more
71% of Small Business Owners Fear They’ll Never Recover From Pandemic Losses
April 6, 2020
Despite the news that loan relief with extremely low interest is on the way, it’s unclear if it’ll be enough to save entrepreneurs hit hard... read more