Ty Kiisel

Ty Kiisel

Ty Kiisel is a Main Street business advocate, author, and marketing veteran with over 30 years in the trenches writing about small business and small business financing. His mission at Nav is to make the maze of small business financing accessible by weaving personal experiences and other relevant anecdotes into a regular discussion of one of the biggest challenges facing small business owners today.

Articles by Ty Kiisel

COVID-19

4 Things that Automatically Disqualify You for a PPP Loan

As millions of small business owners are applying for low-interest loans associated with the Paycheck Protection Plan, I can’t help …
COVID-19

Can I Get a COVID Loan With a Felony on My Record?

Over the last few days, “Can I get a COVID loan with a felony on my record,” is a question …
COVID-19

How Much Can I Borrow and What Can I Use PPP Loan Funds For?

On December 22, 2020 Congress passed the stimulus bill which provides for new for Paycheck Protection Program loans and other …
COVID-19

Paycheck Protection Loans are Intended to Keep Employees on the Payroll: What Does that Mean?

On December 22, 2020 Congress passed the stimulus bill which provides for new for Paycheck Protection Program loans and other …
COVID-19

Avoid Small Business Lending Scams and Fraud Related to COVID-19

With nearly $400 billion on the line between the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), …
COVID-19

What is the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Grant and What Does it Mean for Small Business?

On December 22, 2020 Congress passed the stimulus bill which includes new EIDL grants, new Paycheck Protection Program loans and …
COVID-19

Prepare Your Application for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program

On December 22, 2020 Congress passed the stimulus bill which provides for new for Paycheck Protection Program loans and other …
COVID-19

Applying for a Business Loan Is Changing Due to COVID-19: Here’s What It Means

As the coronavirus ravages businesses, small business lenders are re-evaluating their underwriting policies, along with reviewing their risk tolerances for …
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Does it Make Sense to Fund My Business With Home Equity?

I not only grew up in a family business and watched my Dad dip into the equity in our home …