Author: Rhonda Abrams, Special to USA TODAY

If Congress truly cares about the survival of America’s small businesses, it must fix the forgiveness provisions of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and fix them fast.

Lawmakers should focus on long-term plans for small business survival and better oversee stopgap measures like the Paycheck Protection Program.

The $400 billion is just not enough. Some banks are already tapped out, and smaller businesses must compete with larger ones for the same pot of cash.

Don’t let your small business suffer in chaos and confusion. Get clear about your goals and make a plan.

Entrepreneurs, take advantage of cloud services and password managers — and don’t forget to track where money is coming from and where it’s going.

Failing with a startup is very common. But while one failure is acceptable, repeated failures are a sign you’re doing something wrong.

Make no mistake: We’re in a trade war and someone’s going to pay. Stock up, lock in rates and hunker down until the battles are over.

Millennial customers and employees are motivated by companies with a sense of purpose that are doing good for the world.

The company is among many who are bringing women and minority entrepreneurs into the male-led world of venture capitalism and angel investment.

Holiday shopping at a museum store allows you to support a local small business and the arts, while giving a special relative a one-of-a-kind gift.