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SMALL BUSINESS NEWS • Minority-owned businesses up by 20%, or an additional 1,000 businesses accessing relief each day • Women-owned businesses up by 14%, or an additional 600 businesses accessing relief each day • Small businesses in rural areas up by 12%, an additional 1,000 businesses accessing relief each day In total, more than 400,000 small businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees were serviced during the exclusivity period as of March 7. Compared to the ten days preceding the exclusivity period, the reforms show that nearly 200,000 are first-time PPP borrowers – a 25% increase in daily approvals. During the exclusivity period, the Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) focused on targeted community outreach in underserved communities to organize and participate in: • Black History Month webinars • Women’s History Month Instagram Live • Eight virtual SBA informational webinars about PPP changes whereby: • Over 73,000 people registered and 20,000 leaders from small business, community-based organizations, trusted advisors, and small business owners participated • Over 30 small business associations, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders joined together to educate their membership and audiences Additionally, on March 5, the SBA implemented the rest of the changes the President made, including changing the formula for Schedule C filers, eliminating exclusionary restrictions on student loan debt and non-fraud felony convictions, and ensuring access for immigrant business owners. We are starting to see early momentum from those changes as well. • Nearly 30,000 small businesses had flags removed due to delinquent student loan debt, allowing them access to new PPP loans and forgiveness from the last round of PPP. • Tens of thousands of new applications have come in from sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals from over 2,000 PPP lenders Julie Verratti, Associate Administrator for SBA’s Office of Field Operations, stated in the press release, “Meeting small businesses wherever they are is critical to advancing our goal of equitably supporting underserved small business communities, 12 • SPRING 2021 especially women and minority-owned businesses. Our mission is to provide access to vital information that will help these risk takers take advantage of billions of dollars left in the Paycheck Protection Program. The SBA has been answering thousands of calls, emails, and running multiple webinars daily to reach as many people as possible. We will continue working with our small businesses no matter which zip code they are in, so they can get back to what they do best, which is grow our economy, build our communities, and create jobs." The fact remains that – even with these important improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program’s design and implementation – too many small businesses will continue to close their doors without the additional, targeted support. That’s where the Administration’s American Rescue Plan will step in to play a near-term role with long term benefits, the press release stated. • SBA prioritizes smallest of the small businesses A February 22, 2021, press release stated that the Biden-Harris Administration and the SBA are taking steps with the PPP to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses. The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program funding opened one month ago and already the Biden Administration has succeeded in making major improvements to the program’s implementation: • For businesses with fewer than ten employees, the share of funding is up nearly 60% • For businesses in rural communities, the share of funding is up nearly 30% • The share of funding distributed through Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions is up more than 40% “The SBA is a frontline agency working to create an inclusive economy, focused on reaching women-owned, minority-owned, low- and moderate-income, rural, and other underserved communities in meaningful ways. While reported data illustrates we have made real strides in ensuring these funds are reaching underserved communities, we believe we can still do better,” says SBA Senior Advisor Michael Roth in the press release. “The important policy changes we are announcing further ensure inclusivity and integrity by increasing access and much-needed aid to Main Street businesses that anchor our neighborhoods and help families build wealth.” These simple progressive steps by the Biden-Harris Administration further demonstrate the commitment to racial and gender equity, reaching low and moderate-income, rural, urban, and other underserved areas. The SBA will: • Establish a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees • Allow sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals to receive more financial support by revising the PPP’s funding formula for these categories of applicants • Eliminate an exclusionary restriction on PPP access for small business owners with prior non-fraud felony convictions, consistent with a bipartisan congressional proposal • Eliminate PPP access restrictions on small business owners who have struggled to make federal student loan payments by eliminating federal student loan debt delinquency and default as disqualifiers to participating in the PPP; and • Ensure access for non-citizen small business owners who are lawful U.S. residents by clarifying that they may use Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to apply for the PPP. The 14-day exclusivity period started on February 24, 2021 and the other four changes were implemented during the first week of March. The SBA is working on the program changes and will communicate details throughout this week. These actions will help to lay the foundation for a robust and equitable recovery for small businesses across the country. Small businesses employ nearly half of the American workforce; they create 2 out of 3 net new private-sector jobs; they reinvest 68% of revenues to build and sustain communities. • SBA distributes $200 Billion in emergency funding On February 12, 2021, the SBA announced it reached a milestone in the success of the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which has provided U.S. small businesses, non-profits, and agricultural businesses a total of $200 billion in emergency funding. “Following the enactment of COVID-19 emergency legislation, the SBA has now provided more than 3.7 million small businesses employing more than 20 million people with $200 billion through the unprecedented COVID-19 EIDL loan program,” Acting Administrator Tami Perriello said in a press release. “SBA remains committed to helping small businesses recover from the unprecedented economic effects of COVID-19.” SBA is still accepting COVID-19 EIDL loan applications as the deadline to apply has been extended to Dec. 31, 2021. EIDL funding is used to pay fixed debts, payroll and expenses, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because
CHOOSING THE RIGHT TIMERS FOR YOUR WASH Having the right timers in your facility can keep you profitable 365 days a year. One of the most critical components of your facility are the timers you choose for your bays, vacuums, shampoo and fragrance machines. Face it, if your timer goes out, your bay or equipment goes down with it and that means a loss in revenue, or worse yet, the potential loss of a valuable customer. These critical pieces of technology that interact with your customers are really the lifeline of your facility. Choose the right timers and they’ll keep you and your customers happy. Make the wrong choice and... well you take your chances. WHAT CUSTOMERS DEMAND IN DISPLAY TIMERS Let’s face it, your customers are your most valuable asset. While many may be stopping in on their way through town, acquiring and keeping your regulars happy is the lifeline of the business. Having, bright, easy-to-read timers that are viewable from 180 degrees and in sunlight is the most common feedback from self-serve carwash users. If your timer display is fading or hard to read especially in bright sunlight, frustrations can build and your competitor down the road may gain their business. ADVANTAGES OF MADE IN AMERICA When choosing timers for your car wash site, as you know, there are a number of critical factors. As we have mentioned before, knowing your equipment is Made in America and subject to rigorous quality control standards is important for maximum up time at your facility. Of course, we all know that maximum up time means maximum profits. B&C Electronic Engineering has been manufacturing their timers and computers in Colorado since 1984 when the Company was formed. With their Tyco Pick and Place Machine, Wave Solder Machine, Heller Reflow Oven, IPC Certified Soldering Experts, B&C Electronic Engineering controls the manufacturing process from start to finish. This not only ensures strict quality control, but keeps jobs right here in America. B&C Electronic Engineering manufactures their timers and boards in Colorado, ensuring quality control from start to finish. Self-serve car wash customers look for easy-to-read displays. Bluish green Vacuum Fluorescent Displays perform exceptionally well in all light conditions from all angles. For maximum visibility in various light condition and angles, the bluish green vacuum fluorescent displays tend to perform best. The displays are designed to be visible virtually at any angle and they tend not to get washed out by intense sunlight. Further to that the displays generally last longer than LED due to the fact they tolerate heat better. Further to this, their Customer Service and Repair divisions are also located in Colorado, where they pride themselves on quick turnaround when you need it most! “Off shore” customer support can be frustrating to say the least and getting help troubleshooting and fixing your problems can be extremely challenging to car wash owners. To summarize, as a site owner, you want to ensure you have equipment that is dependable and that makes the customer experience easy and enjoyable. Making the right choice in timers can separate you from your competition and keep people coming to your facility week after week. B&C ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TIMERS AT A GLANCE Highly Visible in Sunlight Yes – Premium Vacuum Fluorescent Display WHAT SITE OWNERS ARE LOOKING FOR IN DISPLAY TIMERS Pleasing loyal customers should always be at the forefront of any car wash site as mentioned previously. Keeping your site up and running through dependable technology, decreases down time and the hassle of constant repairs. Timers are not all created equal, and components and design are critical for dependable operation. Companies like B&C Electronic Engineering (Denver, CO) have been designing and manufacturing advanced timing devices since 1984 right here in the USA. They monitor the quality control literally from start to finish, ultimately offering a 24-month Manufacturer’s Warranty through their distribution partners like Coleman Hanna, National Carwash Solutions and more. High quality design, dependable components and manufactured in the USA lead the way for a site owner’s piece of mind. Up time is critical to profit, and knowing you have a 24-month Warranty and domestic Customer Service makes it an easy choice for selecting the highest-quality display timers for your site. Easy Viewing from all Angles Built to Last in Cold and Hot Climates Eliminates Annoying Display “Hot Spots” Exceptional Warranty Yes – Uniform Viewing vs. Red/Orange LED Displays Yes – Withstands Extreme Temperatures Hot and Cold Yes – Clean, Crisp Display with no Annoying Hot Spots found on LED displays Yes – 24-Month Manufacturer’s Warranty Save 10% at www.bce-inc.com. Use code SSCWN at checkout. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PURCHASE B&C ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TIMERS AND PRODUCTS GO TO: B&C Electronic Engineering www.bce-inc.com 303-777-3388 Coleman Hanna www.ColemanHanna.com 713-683-9878 National Carwash Solutions (Formerly Hi-Performance Wash Systems) www.hpws.com 800-922-1313 Shiners Car Wash Systems in Australia www.shiners.com.au 61 3 9646 0777 SPRING 2021 • 13
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