Juanita SchwartzkopfJan 175 minHow Does a Business Deal with Inflation in 2022?Businesses will need to develop tools to plan for and manage through an inflationary period.
paloisioJan 115 minFocus Management Group: Top 10 Articles from 2021We covered trends and offered many great strategies to overcome the difficulties and ensure success for a business. Let's review the Top 10.
paloisioDec 6, 20213 minFocus Management Group: November Month in ReviewEach month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for November.
Juanita SchwartzkopfNov 30, 20216 minHow does the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill impact businesses in 2022 and beyond?It is important to develop an understanding of what is in BIF and evaluate the timing of impacts on different businesses.
Juanita SchwartzkopfNov 16, 20213 minIs Q4 2021 Activity Foreshadowing a Change?As 2021 is drawing to a close, lenders and borrowers are asking what to expect in 2022.
Juanita SchwartzkopfNov 16, 20214 minAre Inflation, Labor Issues, Commodity Price Changes, & Supply Chain Problems Here to Stay?Which might be transitory, and which might be longer term?
paloisioAug 2, 20213 minFocus Management Group: July Month in ReviewEach month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for the month of July.
Juanita SchwartzkopfJul 28, 202111 minHow Do You Effectively Analyze Q1 and Q2 2021 Financial Performance?Analyzing Q1 & Q2 financial performance is tough with shutdowns and government money to consider. How should you analyze recent performance?
Juanita SchwartzkopfJul 6, 20214 minHave All PPP Loans Been Forgiven?Most people would assume PPP loans have already been forgiven. Surprisingly, that is not an accurate assumption. $159 billion yet to do so!
paloisioJun 29, 20212 minFocus Management Group: June Month in ReviewEach month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for the month of June.
Juanita SchwartzkopfJun 28, 20213 minWho Will Win the Consumers' Food Business – Retail Grocers or Restaurants?The impact of Covid-19 was felt throughout the food processing, foodservice, and grocery industries. How will consumers react in the future?
Juanita SchwartzkopfMay 13, 20213 minFMG Industry Analysis: How do Tier 1 automotive suppliers deal with the changing vehicle market?The impacts of Covid-19 on the automotive industry have accelerated and intensified changes already underway in the industry. Let's explore.
Juanita SchwartzkopfMay 12, 20212 minHow Much Liquidity Did the PPP Facility Pump into the Economy?As of May 10, 2021 the Payroll Protection Program provided over 10 million PPP loans with a total value of $782 billion.
Juanita SchwartzkopfMay 4, 20213 minEmployee Retention Credits Are a Potential Source of Immediate LiquidityA business operating during Jan 1 through June 30 may be eligible for the Employee Retention Credits, creating a quick source of liquidity.
Juanita SchwartzkopfMar 23, 20214 minFMG Industry Analysis: What is the NEW NORMAL for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)?SNFs have experienced a tremendous amount of stress and pressure as the country moves through the Covid-19 impact. What is their new normal?
Juanita SchwartzkopfMar 10, 20211 minPPP Loans Second DrawThe current March 31 deadline is fast approaching for the second draw PPP loans. Here are the qualifications for the second draw PPP loans.
Juanita SchwartzkopfFeb 26, 20214 minFMG Industry Analysis: The Dichotomy of Restaurant Performance During a PandemicFMG industry experience is second to none. This series will discuss various industries & sectors and our solutions to borrower/lender issues
Juanita SchwartzkopfJan 20, 20211 minIs This a Good Time for a Borrower to Refinance?Daily negative business news seems to indicate all businesses are struggling and no lenders are lending. Nothing is further from the truth!
Juanita SchwartzkopfJan 4, 20214 minEconomic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act: PPP Loans Round 2On December 27, 2020 the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act was signed into law. Read more for an update.
Juanita SchwartzkopfDec 29, 20205 minEvaluating Working Capital in the ‘New Normal’ of the Covid-19 ABL WorldAs the COVID-19 ramps back up through the end of 2020 and start of 2021, a tentative ‘new normal’ has set in for borrowers & lenders alike.