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One of the ways Mercadien accelerates client and community success is by continually enhancing and sharing knowledge. By offering our expertise and thought leadership on key business and industry trends and issues, we’re a better resource to you. It benefits everyone to keep minds sharp and fingers on the pulse of what’s critical in today’s dynamic environment.
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Force Majeure Considerations Relating to COVID-19
March 31, 2020 | By: Frank PinaWhile business owners attempt to find creative ways to protect their assets and operate during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, one term that keeps creeping into conversation as it relates to contracts and leases is force majeure. Force majeure is a French phrase meaning a superior force. Sometimes referred to as an “act of God,” force…Read More
Small Business Forgivable Loan Program Under the CARES Act & Other Relief
March 30, 2020 | By: Frank PinaThe Senate and House have passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which is a stimulus package for the nation and includes several important opportunities for small businesses to receive assistance. The law was signed by the President on Friday, March 27, 2020. In this legislation, there are several relief programs for…Read More
An Overview on the CARES Act & What It Means For Businesses
March 30, 2020 | By: Frank PinaThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (the “Act”), a $2 trillion stimulus package, has officially been signed into law. The bipartisan deal allocates $2 trillion in an effort to mitigate the fallout from the COVID-19 crisis, including $1.5 trillion in spending and tax cuts and $500 billion in loans—$454 billion of which was…Read More
An Overview on the CARES Act & What It Means For Individuals
March 30, 2020 | By: Frank PinaThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (the “Act”), a $2 trillion stimulus package, has officially been signed into law. The bipartisan deal allocates $2 trillion in an effort to mitigate the fallout from the COVID-19 crisis, including $1.5 trillion in spending and tax cuts and $500 billion in loans—$454 billion of which was…Read More
Tax Notice 2020-18: What You Need to Know
March 26, 2020 | By: Frank Pina & Richard S. WillingerThis week in Notice 2020-18, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced special federal income tax return filing and payment relief in response to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. This notice expands on and supersedes 2020-17 issued on March 18, 2020. Just as news of the virus changes frequently, so does the…Read More
Coronavirus Resource Guide for Business Owners
March 26, 2020There is an ever-evolving flood of information being made available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic – what it means for businesses, owners and employees, federal and state guidance, clarity on specific issues such as insurance coverage and contractual obligations, what your business can do to be prepared under various scenarios, and much more. To…Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact, Risk & Response Toolkit
March 24, 2020 | By: Frank PinaDue to the rapid acceleration of the COVID-19 pandemic, countless organizations are putting together strategic plans in order to alleviate the potential effects on their operations, while continuing to meet the needs of their customers and constituents. As of right now, it is too premature to be able to evaluate the final outcomes this pandemic…Read More
Business Sustainability Checklist for Nonprofit Organizations During Crisis
March 23, 2020 | By: Frank PinaDuring an unprecedented crisis such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, an organization’s greatest chances of survival dramatically improve if it takes proactive measures to preserve cash immediately instead of taking a purely reactive “wait and see” mentality. The expression “cash is king” refers to the importance of cash flow in the overall fiscal health of a business. This…Read More
Business Sustainability Checklist for Organizations During Crisis
March 20, 2020 | By: Frank PinaDuring an unprecedented crisis such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, a business’s greatest chances of survival dramatically improve if it takes proactive measures to preserve cash immediately instead of taking a purely reactive “wait and see” mentality. The expression “cash is king” refers to the importance of cash flow in the overall fiscal health of a business. This…Read More