Dan Ballard, a businessman in the Tupelo area, owner of Dan’s Rent-to-Own, was diagnosed with COVID-19 after he and his wife, Sandra, took their family on an annual ski trip to Aspen in mid-March.

As Ballard continues to gain strength, he shares his experience with the virus, and the changes he is making to keep everyone and himself healthy.

Can I stop paying store rent if my RTO business has been negatively affected by the pandemic? Can I pay less rent on my storefront and warehouse now and catch up later? Can I get out of my commercial lease now before I get too far behind on the rent?

 

Check your inbox for the APRO Member Alert sent out earlier today since these and other questions are much on the mind of rent-to-own business owners. Learn what experts advise struggling businesses in the industry to do in these difficult economic times.

Peter Mitchell, an Enrolled Agent at Tax Pro Advisor

 

Mitchell has extensive experience, having worked in the tax business since 1994. Mitchell will cover essential topics including new IRS tax deadlines, employer Social Security tax deferrals, and the application of payroll tax credits from the recent COVID-19 legislation.

 

Registration ends tomorrow at 12 PM Central. Email info@rtohq.org to join the webinar tomorrow. 

 

The Math on PPP Loan Forgiveness 

Mike Helton, Rivero, Gordimer & Company
Wednesday, April 22 at 2 PM Central, 3 PM Eastern

 

With over 15 years of experience with RTO clients, Helton’s areas of concentration include tax preparation, planning and consultation for individuals, businesses, estates and trusts, business owner succession planning, and other tax-related topics. Helton will cover the most recent changes in calculating loan forgiveness from the new SBA Payroll Protection Program, created from COVID-19 CARES Act legislation. 

 

Registration ends Wednesday at 1 PM Central. Email info@rtohq.org to join the webinar Wednesday. 

The Digital Reality: Business Survival Moving Forward
Lauren Talicska, LT Marketing, LLC
Wednesday, April 29 at 2 PM Central, 3 PM Eastern
 
Navigating FMLA and Employee Absence During the Pandemic
Brian Farrington, Cowles & Thompson
Tuesday, May 5 at 2 PM Central, 3 PM Eastern
 
Reserve your spot today for these webinars, free to APRO members.

Showcase your hottest products and newest technologies at RTO World 2020, August 17-19 in Tampa, Florida. We are on track to move forward with the convention, so don't miss the opportunity to exhibit at the industry's biggest event that brings hundreds of key players and industry leaders together.
 
We have extended discounted rates through May 15 – reserve your space today and save hundreds of dollars. Knowing these uncertain times, if RTO World is not held, exhibitors will have a choice between applying exhibit fees toward a virtual trade show or receive a 100% refund.