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Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, tax, COVID-19, and HR tips. GSA @USGSAAttention #SmallBusiness! GSA is accelerating payments to government small business contractors and subcontractors, with a goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper invoice. Read more: http://go.usa.gov/xvB6J SBA @SBAgovTHIS SUMMER: Changes are coming […]
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Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, tax, COVID-19, and HR tips.
GSA @USGSA
Attention #SmallBusiness! GSA is accelerating payments to government small business contractors and subcontractors, with a goal of 15 days after receipt of a proper invoice. Read more: http://go.usa.gov/xvB6J
SBA @SBAgov
THIS SUMMER: Changes are coming to the certification process for the Women-Owned Small Business federal contracting program. Learn more about the program and stay updated here. Right-pointing triangle http://sba.gov/wosbready
Small Business Expo @SmallBizExpo
6 Way to Make Sure You Don’t Screw Up Your PPP Loan http://twib.in/l/nqqaRnGzdKBL
IRS @IRSnews
Are you concerned about your staff? The new #IRS employee retention credit can help qualified tax-exempt organizations keep employees on their payroll. See if you qualify: https://go.usa.gov/xvYqa #COVIDreliefIRS
IRS Small Biz @IRSsmallbiz
Small and midsize employers can claim two new refundable payroll tax credits to reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing employee leave related to the COVID-19 outbreak. See #IRS info at: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments
East Coast Advisors @EastCoastAdviso
What does your state do when it comes to taxing #unemployment benefits? Find out here: https://bit.ly/2ybaJCF
Amy Letke @integrityhrinc
Many businesses will have to cut costs and job positions over the coming weeks, and that’s never a fun conversation to have without a bit of prep: https://bit.ly/2xlPhKM #HR
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
What We’re All Missing Now With Remote Work: “It would be a mistake to underestimate the need for direct face-to-face contact in #business, & all the subliminal & nonverbal communication that accompanies that contact.” — Alvin Toffler
Meghan M. Biro @MeghanMBiro
We’re learning that the term social distancing may not be precisely right — physical distancing is more like it. Learn more: https://talentculture.com/worktrends-mapping-the-future-of-workforce-skills/ #coronavirus #futureofwork
Workday @Workday
What can #HR leaders do to ensure their organizations are keeping happy and healthy in this challenging time? Our Chief People Officer Ashley Goldsmith shares three key areas to focus on: https://bit.ly/2XpE07g
Phyllis Mufson @phyllismufson
How Hiring Happens During This Pandemic Quarantine http://ow.ly/Pty730qxjHG by @edhan via @JobHuntOrg
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa
How the coronavirus pandemic is affecting job searching by @SmartBrief: https://buff.ly/39Uczot

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