Many businesses have seen their bottom line’s hit hard by the pandemic.
The federal government has put forward the Paycheck Protection Program to provide a lifeline to small companies right now.
Today, state business leaders said some business owners have not applied for this money because the process is too complicated.
Any business, non-profit, veteran, or tribal organization with less than 500 employees can apply for these funds.
Although some organizations with more than 500 workers can apply as well.
People who are self-employed are also eligible for these funds.