Banking & Finance
What a Bank Needs to See in Your Startup Business Plan
Written by Kayla Carter of Arvest Bank – Joplin Most startup businesses will require at least some funding from a bank or other financial institution. As a […]
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Simmons Banks Accepting Applications for Round Two of PPP
The paycheck protection program is back with round two to help America’s small businesses that have been affected by the pandemic, and Simmons Bank is now accepting applications. This latest round offers more flexibility and […]
Banking & Finance
2020 Arvest Foundation Grants Totaled More Than $230,000 in the Joplin Region
(Joplin, MO) – We are pleased to announce that the Arvest Foundation funded more than 40 grants totaling $232,500 to organizations serving Joplin and its surrounding communities in 2020. The additional communities served were Carthage, […]
Banking & Finance
IRS Extends Due Dates for Opportunity Zone Investments & Funds
The IRS recently extended some key dates for Opportunity Zone investments and key tests related to Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOF). In Notice 2021-10, the IRS provides additional relief to QOFs and their investors in response to […]
Accounting
Arvest Equipment Finance Breaks Production Record in 2020
(Joplin, MO) – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Arvest Equipment Finance (AEF) closed more than $279 million in new production in 2020, a record total for the division of Arvest Bank. That represents a […]
Accounting
Jordan CPA Services Merges with FinancePal to Help Businesses in Any Stage of Growth
(Carthage, MO) – Jordan CPA Services in Carthage has announced that it will be merging with FinancePal, a Chicago-based financial management service. Through this partnership, Andrew Jordan, president of Jordan CPA Services, says that they […]
Banking & Finance
Preparing for Tax Time: What Documents to Keep and What to Toss
Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Office of Christopher W. Dumm The worst year that many of us can remember is finally over and yet 2020 continues to add insult to injury. January 2021 […]
Accounting
Understanding Employee Retention Credit Tax Credit Opportunities for Businesses
It has been an exciting (and busy) start to the year following the passage of the new stimulus bill. The team at BKD CPAs & Advisors has been developing a lot of content to help […]
Banking & Finance
U.S. Chamber Update: Pandemic Relief Resources
(Washington, D.C.) – Late last year, Congress passed legislation providing $900 billion in additional pandemic aid and economic stimulus. In response, The U.S. Chamber has updated their guide documents to assist you in navigating these […]
Banking & Finance
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Missouri Small Businesses
(Sacramento, CA) – Small nonfarm businesses in the following counties are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues […]