Navigating Periods of Uncertainty and Unrest as a Business Owner

Uncertainty and unrest have defined 2020. From COVID-19 and record-breaking unemployment to ideological, political, and societal conflicts, business owners have faced significant challenges to their survival and success. Regardless of their current political views or health and financial statuses, business leaders agree that they must navigate this time with care. The decisions that business owners […]
More Good News for PPP Borrowers: Simplified Loan Forgiveness Applications

On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (the Flexibility Act) into law, after lawmakers passed it almost unanimously. The original Payment Protection Program (PPP)—a key component of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act signed in March—and the accompanying guidance issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and […]
Good News for PPP Borrowers: The New Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020

The landmark COVID-19 stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, has been a significant tool for assisting struggling small businesses during the current international pandemic. However, the centerpiece of this legislation, the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP), has been a source of confusion and frustration for many business owners seeking this aid. […]
Force Majeure Clauses in Light of COVID-19

Businesses across the globe have experienced unprecedented interruptions and closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, many businesses are finding it difficult to perform their contractual obligations. Consequently, a common but often overlooked contractual clause is in the limelight: the force majeure clause. Contrary to popular belief, the mere existence of a force […]
Steps to Protect Your Business Against Future COVID-19 Related Claims

Join the Augusta Metro Chamber and local law firm Enoch Tarver, PC to determine how to protect your business against any future COVID-19 claims that may arise now or during the future of recovery. Attorneys and Partners at Enoch Tarver, PC, Ed Enoch and Ed Tarver will evaluate legal obligations to consumers, clients & employees, share essential […]
FAQ and Discussion Questions Regarding EIDL and PPP for Small Business

Professional small business attorney, Ed Enoch, and CPA, Lisa Mayo, provide insight to commonly asked questions regarding EIDL and PPP Loan programs for small business owners. Joined by UGA SBDC Augusta Area Director, Rick McMurtrey and Moderator Rebecca Kruckow, the panel works to help owners understand options for assistance and ways to work through our […]
Ed Enoch and Andrea Usry Discuss the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Andrea Usry, SME CPAs and Ed Enoch, Enoch Tarver Law Firm explain the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the new guidelines for unemployment. Contact Ed at jenoch@enochtarver.com or call 706-738-4141 for more information or to discuss your specific situation. Click the link to watch the video recording on YouTube: Families First Coronavirus Response Act […]
Jani-King Franchise Banquet 2020

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Employment Eligibility Verification: What You Need to Know about the I-9

Immigration isn’t just a hot topic in the news—it has real impact on employers. All employers, including small businesses, are required to complete and retain a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification for every person they hire to work inside the U.S. for pay or any other type of compensation. Failure to comply could result in […]
What You Need to Know About Non-Compete Agreements for Your Employees

A small business that has invested substantial resources in developing a product or a customer base could be devastated if its employees then go to work for a competitor down the street or set up their own competing business. A noncompetition agreement is an important tool that could protect your business from former employees who […]