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There’s Never Been a Better Time for Business Owners to Make a Move

The future is uncertain. COVID proves that.

Not only that, this election year is filled with unpredictability, especially for owners of small and midsize businesses. We are simultaneously navigating the uncertain waters of the Paycheck Protection Program as well as planning for possible changes in the business tax code.

2020 has been particularly brutal. According to MarketWatch, 55% of Yelp-listed businesses that closed due to COVID will stay closed permanently.

It’s easy to see why many would assume a wait-and-see approach. Let’s see who gets elected and how the tax code will change. Let’s see how COVID stimulus is going to play out.

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