The Small Business Administration (SBA) reported more than 266,000 applications have been received for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). More than $65 billion has been requested for funding, however, only $29 billion was allocated. Nearly half of the applications have come directly from women, veterans, and minority business owners. This has left hundreds of thousands […]
Discover How To Apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in Chattanooga TN The new Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act, will provide $28.6 billion in grants to restaurants and bars in need. Currently, the SBA is not accepting applications for RRF. However, you can prepare your application by reviewing […]
Outsourcing Payroll Services in Chattanooga There are so many moving parts to running a business. Inventory, scheduling staff, branding, marketing strategies, product development, etc. That is only naming a few areas that a business owner must be on top of when creating an excellent environment for staff, management, and most importantly, customers. Then of […]
A bill to move the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline from March 31 to May 31 won approval in the U.S. Senate last Thursday. In short, this bill extends the filing deadline for PPP applications by 60 days and provides an additional 30 days for the SBA to finish processing applications received by May […]
In this article we dive into all the specifics regarding PPP Loan forgiveness and we will continue to advocate on your behalf for forgiveness applications. As the economic consequences from the pandemic continue, we are pressing for more aid at every level of government, especially during this stage when businesses are required to restrict activities. […]
Closing your books every month is an essential part of running a business. Why? It regularly shows you your business’s financial information, explains what areas need to be improved upon, and is all around a great practice to stay in line with financial honesty and accountability. It can also help you make decisions about future […]
While Chattanooga has plenty of payroll and benefits companies, many of those have focused on providing services for larger organizations—until now. Southern Payroll & Benefits arose to fill the essential need of human resources services for companies with one to 99 employees, focusing tightly on companies in any line of work with 49 or fewer […]
This October, two small Tennessee restaurant chains have been found guilty of illegally retaining servers’ tips, violating wage and recordkeeping laws, and violating child labor laws. Fines between the two companies totaled over $750,000. We always stress the importance of working with a reputable Payroll/HR company that is knowledgeable in the legal field, and one that […]
Successful businesses often rely on time tracking software to help stay in compliance with their employees and the law. Far too often, businesses not accurately tracking employee time are forced to deal with devastating repercussions. In June of 2020, a local plumbing company in Tennessee violated Federal Wage and Child Labor laws. The owners did […]
For growing companies, payroll services are among the most stressful HR responsibilities. As the source of your employees’ livelihood, payroll must be inputted accurately, but the time-consuming process can eat into other tasks necessary for a business to run successfully. Third-party providers for payroll offer a convenient and cost-effective solution. Here’s how their experts can […]
