Advertisement The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on March 31, 2020, that small businesses and sole proprietorships may apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act starting Friday, April 3, 2020. Independent contractors and self-employed individuals may begin to apply for such loans starting Friday, … Continue reading Small Business Administration Announces Access to Emergency Relief Loans (Updated April 6, 2020)