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

The Federal Reserve announced Thursday it will expand its Main Street Lending Program to include mid-sized companies and those with greater leverage.The central bank expanded program eligibility to businesses with 15,000 employees or $5 billion in revenue, up from the 10,000 employee and $2.5 billion limits.The Fed didn't provide a start date for the relief program, adding that it would be announced "soon."A separate aid program for nonprofit organizations is under consideration, the Fed said in a release.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The Federal Reserve is widening its Main Street Lending Program to include more mid-sized businesses seeking loans amid the economic downturn.The central bank announced Thursday it will expand credit eligibility to firms with up to 15,000

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

Australia’s biggest festival of lights, music and ideas came to an end for the year on Monday night after two and a half weeks of wowing Sydney siders and visitors alike.

Mako Vunipola was 'gutted' at missing out on a 60th Test cap due to England's decision to stand him down over the coronavirus scare. He played for Saracens on Saturday instead.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was really impressed with how England bounced back from their World Cup final disappointment because that will have been difficult.

England beat Wales to seal the Triple Crown and keep their Six Nations title hopes alive. Here, Sportsmail's Nik Simon assesses the performances of Eddie Jones' players.

Rhys Carre has gone from plump to Wales' new trump card in the pack in the space of a year after he had no contract at Cardiff Blues this time last season and weighed 21-stone.

EXCLUSIVE: The Six Nations television rights auction has been put on hold due to the mass postponements caused by the coronavirus outbreak this week. Broadcasters were expecting feedback.

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.

As of Sunday night, most clubs were still gathering their players for training on Monday morning, despite the impending news.

CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: Very few sports have the monetary resilience to withstand this crisis and rugby certainly isn't one of them.

Gallagher Premiership club Leicester Tigers are no longer up for sale. The Tigers issued a statement on Wednesday confirming an end to the formal sale process.

WILL KELLEHER: The RFU have prematurely ended all rugby in England at all levels - aside from the Premiership - in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

EXCLUSIVE: Saracens might be saved from Premiership relegation in a doomsday scenario where a clutch of clubs go bust due to a lack of income during the coronavirus chaos.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Only seven days ago, Jack Nowell still had a note in his diary earmarking this weekend as the time for him to return to Exeter's starting team.

The RFU have cancelled all rugby in England at all levels this season - aside from the Premiership - amid the COVID-19 crisis. Sportsmail gauges views from within the game about the surreal scenario.

The RFU fear they will lose up to £50m in revenue during the coronavirus pandemic without the use of their prize asset, Twickenham stadium.

Marland Yarde is set to be offered a new contract by Sale after his rehabilitation work with Danny Welbeck paid off. The England winger was out of action for a year with an horrific knee injury.

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.

RFU CEO Bill Sweeney has also said that the Marriott hotel adjoining the stadium could be used to accommodate doctors and nurses, and the north car park for drive through testing.

Jonny May represented Gloucester between 2009 and 2017 and will make a homecoming return to the club from July 1 as he has announced he will leave Leicester Tigers at the end of the current season.

Multi-million pound losses are expected among the Home Nations if the autumn internationals cannot go ahead due to coronavirus - which could send rugby into financial meltdown.

Steve Borthwick will become Leicester's new head coach on July 1, as current boss Geordan Murphy moves to become director of rugby. 

The Scottish Rugby Union this week proposed reductions ranging from 10 to 25 per cent over a five-month period for all players earning more than £50,000 in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER AND NIK SIMON: The Premiership' s £7million salary cap could be reduced to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I wonder if all those voting for the chairmanship of World Rugby on Sunday realise the great gift and opportunity they have - or what a pivotal moment for the game this is.

EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Naiyaravoro is the first player to pledge his future to Fiji if a controversial rule allowing players to switch allegiance goes through.

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.

CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: English rugby needs to adopt a central contract system as the game addresses the financial problems which have been exposed by this lockdown.

Premiership Rugby is facing a huge drop in the value of its broadcasting rights because it failed to agree a new deal with either BT Sport or Sky before the coronavirus crisis.

Un număr mic, dar în creștere de americani au reînceput să meargă la restaurant, în contextul redeschiderii treptate a economiei în Statele Unite.

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Izolarea poate fi prelungită inutil de insistența guvernului britanic de a se raporta la o modalitate „irelevantă” de a măsura rata infecțiilor cu noul coronavirus, spun oameni de știință și politicieni englezi, citați de The Telegraph.

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Unii oameni simt mirosul unui trădător de la un kilometru distanță.  Alții, în schimb, nu-l sesizează nici atunci când le adie sub nas.

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The TOWIE star, 37, appeared in the mood to party as she greeted her fellow TOWIE star Vas outside the club ahead of the birthday celebrations.

Davina and Rita look incredible in the teaser, swapping between glam outfits as they sit on the panel.

The pair became firm friends after collaborating on smash hit Lonely Together in 2017, and Rita broke down as she performed the song at the concert in Stockholm on Thursday.

Rita Ora cut a solemn figure as she stepped out after performing emotional tribute to late friend Avicii at a concert to raise mental health awareness in Stockholm.

Jonathan Ross and Davina McCall attended a press call for their new show The Masked Singer on Thursday, for which they sit on the panel with Rita Ora.

The singer, currently preparing for a return to talent show judging with The Masked Singer, leaves little to the imagination in a new picture added to her Instagram account.

The presenter, 52, looked incredible as she worked a bold new hairdo of an Ariana Grande-inspired high ponytail with the front strands braided.

The rock star, 44, stunned the panel with his incredible range of vocals after ending up in the sing-off, and lost out to Duck in the judges vote despite an incredible soprano performance.

The Lonely Together singer, 29, gave her latest photoshoot as she posed against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.

The singer, 29, looked nothing short of sensational in the photo where she covered her modesty with well-placed strawberry emoji's as she posed in front of the mirror.

The singer took to Instagram to showcase a new jewellery collection, which was far out done by the skimpy lace bodysuit that barely covered the bombshells frame.

The Anywhere hitmaker, 29, flashed a hint of her assets as she went braless beneath a multicoloured semi sheer top on Instagram on Saturday.

The Milkshake star, 40, was unmasked as the character of Daisy on Saturday's episode of the ITV series after she lost out to Monster in the bottom two.

Singer Rita, 29, opted for edgy white co-ords with a black feathered trim while Davina, 52, dazzled in a black sequinned mini dress as they prepared for a double elimination in Saturday's semi-final.