
SCORE
Let SCORE business advisors help you navigate the SBA Debt Relief Programs or the start-up and growth of your small business. All services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. If you are an existing SCORE client, please send an email to your SCORE counselor to schedule a phone call or Zoom conference. If you are new to SCORE, please complete the Request a Mentor form and someone from SCORE will contact you via email to schedule an appointment with an advisor. Learn more at sema.score.org.
Let SCORE business advisors help you navigate the SBA Debt Relief Programs or the start-up and growth of your small business. All services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. If you are an existing SCORE client, please send an email to your SCORE counselor to schedule a phone call or Zoom conference. If you are new to SCORE, please complete the Request a Mentor form and someone from SCORE will contact you via email to schedule an appointment with an advisor. Learn more at sema.score.org.

SBA
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, build, and grow businesses. SBA was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, preserve free competitive enterprise and maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. Learn more here.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, build, and grow businesses. SBA was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, preserve free competitive enterprise and maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. Learn more here.

SEED Corp.
South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation is a regional nonprofit economic development corporation with the mission of empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening local economies, and creating jobs by financing all types of small businesses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With loan programs ranging from $1,000 micro loans to $5.5 million SBA 504 loans and a long history of assisting small business owners, SEED is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to start-up, grow, or streamline their business. Learn more at seedcorp.com.
South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation is a regional nonprofit economic development corporation with the mission of empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening local economies, and creating jobs by financing all types of small businesses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With loan programs ranging from $1,000 micro loans to $5.5 million SBA 504 loans and a long history of assisting small business owners, SEED is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to start-up, grow, or streamline their business. Learn more at seedcorp.com.

MSBDC
The MA Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) is the leader in providing small business owners and entrepreneurs in Massachusetts with the tools and guidance needed to become successful in today's challenging economic climate. We provide free and confidential one-to-one business advice to prospective and existing small businesses focusing on, business growth and strategies, financing and loan assistance as well as strategic, marketing and operational analysis. In addition, low-cost educational training programs are offered across the state targeted to the needs of small business. Learn more at msbdc.org.
The MA Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) is the leader in providing small business owners and entrepreneurs in Massachusetts with the tools and guidance needed to become successful in today's challenging economic climate. We provide free and confidential one-to-one business advice to prospective and existing small businesses focusing on, business growth and strategies, financing and loan assistance as well as strategic, marketing and operational analysis. In addition, low-cost educational training programs are offered across the state targeted to the needs of small business. Learn more at msbdc.org.

PFML Update: What You Need to Know
Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is always improving. The following are links to the most recent updates available to educate and guide you and your employees through PFML.
Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is always improving. The following are links to the most recent updates available to educate and guide you and your employees through PFML.
- New: PFML resources employers can share with employees
- New: Treatment of bonuses during paid leave
- New: Important Guidance on 2022 Benefit Calculations
- New: Contribution Requirements for Employers Transferring Back to PFML
- Updated: Paid Family and Medical Leave Contribution Calculator
- Updated: Paid Family and Medical Leave Information for Massachusetts Employers
- Updated: Informing your workforce about Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Updated: Wage contributions & reporting for Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Updated: Employer role in reviewing Paid Family and Medical Leave applications
- Updated: Creating an employer account to review PFML applications
- Updated: Request a Paid Family and Medical Leave Exemption
- Updated: Applying for a private paid leave exemption
- New: Paid Family and Medical Leave Help Center
- New: Paid Family and Medical Leave appeals timeline
- New: Taxes on Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits
- New: Check the status of your PFML application
- New: Treatment of bonuses during paid leave
- New: Transitioning from medical leave to family leave to bond with a child
- Updated: Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) overview and benefits
- Updated: Types of Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Updated: Required documents for your PFML application
- Updated: Your eligibility for Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Updated: Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Calculator
- Updated: How to apply for Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Updated: Get Ready to apply for Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Updated: How PFML benefit payments work
- Updated: Updating or extending your approved Paid Family or Medical Leave
- Updated: PFML application approval timeline
- Updated: What is a serious health condition?
- Updated: Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits for Employees