Mark Schmidt

Dental Practice
Stimulus package: 4 key updates for dental practice owners
As dentists continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic, they can start 2021 with renewed confidence and additional financial assistance now that the latest COVID-19 relief bill has been signed into law, writes Mark Schmidt. He goes over some key updates related to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program and signature 7(a) loan program that affect existing and new borrowers.
January 18, 2021
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Dental Practice
3 steps to maximizing PPP loan forgiveness
Dental practices were among the businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 shutdowns, and many dentists took advantage of the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as a result. Mark Schmidt, CEO of Fund-Ex Solutions Group, believes now is the time to prepare for the loan forgiveness portion of your PPP loan, and he gives you the steps to follow.
July 6, 2020
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Dental Practice
What dentists should know about qualifying for an SBA loan amid COVID-19
During a pandemic, it's important for every dentist to understand what relief program best meets his or her needs, how to qualify, and how to apply. Mark Schmidt, CEO of Fund-Ex Solutions Group, has some advice that can help dentists wade through the vast amount of financial information currently coming their way.
April 6, 2020
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