The US government added a second round of $310 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But small business owners who haven't applied for PPP loans yet, may be too late to receive any funding. Bankers, lawyers, and consultants said the volume of already approved loans will be enough to tap out the second round of funding.If you don't get government loans and funding, there are still a few other options available to small businesses.Click here for more BI Prime content.If you were hoping to get your loan application into the second round of stimulus funding for small businesses, the chances are stacked against you. But you could turn to tax relief or private companies, local governments, and organizations offering grants and resources to small businesses hurt by the pandemic.Late last

The Elzarka family has owned Beninni, a men's formal wear store in Hayward, California, for 30 years. The shop was forced to shut down in the coronavirus lockdown, and has tried and failed to get government assistance loans through the coronavirus relief package.Shady Elzarka, whose dad founded the store, struggled to access either the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (EIDL) and relief from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).Elzarka for weeks heard nothing from the Small Business Administration, through which he applied for an EIDL, or from Bank of America, where he applied for the PPP loan.Meanwhile much larger companies did not struggle to access government funding, some of which public pressure forced them to hand back.After Business Insider contacted Bank of America for

Christina Stembel founded her floral company, Farmgirl Flowers, in her dining room in 2010, using her personal savings and a cash-back credit card to cover business expenses.The company has since blossomed into a thriving startup that employed almost 200 staff members prior to the coronavirus.However, as the pandemic causes economic fallout worldwide, Stembel told Business Insider that the future of her company is uncertain.She said the process of applying for the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program, a government fund meant to help small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic, was frustrating and fruitless."I know that the intention of this program is to help small businesses, so let's change it to make sure this money does fall into the hands of small businesses," she said.Visit

Giuseppe Badalamenti, the owner of Chicago Pizza Boss, posted his March Grubhub earnings statement on Facebook, and it showed that the delivery platform took around 70% of its $1000 earnings through the platform."Stop believing you are supporting your community by ordering from a 3rd party delivery company," Badalamenti wrote on Facebook."Restaurant owners select the services they want and only pay a commission to Grubhub when we help generate sales," a Grubhub spokesperson told Business Insider. Grubhub, which is part of the same company as Seamless, has come under fire for asking users to oppose San Francisco's order to slash its commission fees for restaurants from an average of 30% to 15%.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Grubhub claims to be helping local restaurants.

75564832Plagued by bankruptcy filings, food poisoning incidents, and millennial disdain, buffets were struggling well before the coronavirus pandemic began.From 1998 to 2017, the number of buffet restaurants decreased by 26% while the number of overall restaurants grew by 22%.That decline may well be made worse by trends that are accelerating across the food industry: towards faster, more convenient, to-go options.Buffets will also have the hardest time convincing diners that they're safe after the pandemic— and rebuilding consumer trust will be key to restaurants' recovery.But buffets may have a chance if they expand takeout and delivery options, and pivot to cafeteria-style service.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for restaurants

Europe's premier rugby competition is set to be postponed indefinitely at an EPCR board meeting on Monday. The Champions Cup quarter-finals were scheduled for early next month.

NIK SIMON: Millions will be lost through matchday takings and broadcast rights if the league goes into long-term lock down. The epidemic could force some club finances to the brink of collapse.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL KELLEHER: Life in the lockdown is exacting enough for everyone - but not many have as many balls to juggle as Gareth Steenson.

EXCLUSIVE: English Premiership clubs are queuing up to seek financial help from the Government as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cast long shadows over rugby.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Bill Beaumont and challenger Agustin Pichot are in the final week of their election campaign to become chairman of World Rugby. 

World Rugby have stated intentions to reschedule coronavirus-hit Tests for October, despite those weekends already being set aside for club rugby and the EPCR claim clubs have been overlooked.

EXCLUSIVE BY DAVID COVERDALE: Leicester Tigers face claims of unlawful deduction of wages after cutting players' pay without their consent. 

After Mike Brown and Joe Marchant told the Mail on Sunday last week that the game was boring, and in need of serious surgery we canvassed opinion from top figures in the game.

The Girls songstress, 29, flashed her gym-honed midriff in a kooky brown polo neck dress, which boasted a sultry keyhole section across her abs.

The singer, 29, posed in a purple ensemble as part of a campaign for Deichmann shoes, with the shoot taking place in Miami on Friday.

The singer, 29, enjoyed a brief break from her busy schedule as she headed out for dinner at Craig's in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening.

Rita Ora, 29, took time out of her busy schedule on Saturday to enjoy a much needed pool day in the sun.

Rita, 29, and Rafferty, 23, were reported to have split after just three months of dating following their whirlwind romance on the set of upcoming film Twist.

It appears the former TOWIE star, 29, is being cautious in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, which has spread to over 100 countries since it first emerged in China.

Rita Ora was going hell for leather on Wednesday, as she was spied strutting from her home in London's Notting Hill.

The singer, 29, also donned black skintight trousers with a cut out along  the thigh while she added height to her frame with a pair of black heels.

The singer, 29, was seen leaving her London home with her sister Elena on Thursday after unveiling the new emblem to encourage the population to help try and halt the progress of COVID-19.

The 29-year-old singer took to Instagram on Thursday night to share another glimpse of the video accompanying her recently-released track How To Be Lonely, ahead of its imminent unveiling.

The singer, 29, posted a selection of clips of her doing yoga stretches while meditating to calming music after a work out.

The singer, 29, spoke candidly about her mother, 55, during an appearance on Extra, which she made via video link on Wednesday.

The singer, 29, joked that she had been attempting a work out but instead ended up putting on some red lipstick and taking some sexy snaps instead.

KIERAN GILL AT EASTBOURNE: Jo Konta's half of the draw had opened up this week, with world No 1 Ashleigh Barty withdrawing and Elina Svitolina suffering a surprise defeat.

Pepe played the full 90 minutes in Arsenal's north London derby draw with Tottenham Hotspur and was called up to Les Elephants squad for friendlies with Benin and Tunisia.

Tom Felton shared a screenshot on Instagram on Wednesday, which revealed that he's a Hufflepuff after taking the official Wizarding World quiz online. But the actor, who played Slytherin member Draco Malfoy, previously tweeted that he's a Gryffindor and "HP" author J.K. Rowling agreed with the assessment. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories."Harry Potter" star Tom Felton, known for playing Slytherin house member Draco Malfoy in the movies, said that he just found out he's a Hufflepuff. "a sad day....on so many levels #harrypotterathome," the 32-year-old actor captioned a series of screenshots he shared on Instagram. The first image revealed that Felton's display name on his Wizarding World passport is the same as the character he portrayed on-screen, rather than his real name. The second

Netflix released the trailer for its new horror series "Betaal" on Thursday, and it's filled with terrifying monsters and centuries-old curses. The trailer focuses on a local police force, as they take on a bloodthirsty group of zombies that have awakened in a tomb and attack any living thing that crosses their path. There's also an ancient curse and a horrifying undead deity to contend with as well, in addition to the army of undead. "Betaal" is produced by Blumhouse Productions, who are also behind horror films films like "Get Out" and "The Purge." The new show premieres on Netflix May 24, and you can watch the trailer below. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Read the original article on Insider

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The music boss modelled the results of his strict vegan diet as he arrived at the X Factor studios in London on Friday

The 42-year-old wowed onlookers when she arrived at the Boulevard Theatre in Soho to support close friend Nicole Scherzinger in her music show, on Monday evening.

A source said the music mogul, 60, who is currently sunning himself with his wife Lauren Silverman and son Eric in Barbados, was 'obviously upset' at the snub.

Lauren, 42, put on a leggy display in a black swimsuit as she made her way out of the surf accompanied by her partner, 60, and little boy, five.

The X Factor, which first aired in 2004, has been nominated in the category every year since 2007. However rivals Strictly Come Dancing and The Voice UK did get a mention in the shortlist.

According to The Sun , Tim Patch, 70, from Australia arrived to audition before the judges in a pink thong, chaps and cowboy hat and painted Simon and David Walliams with his manhood.