• Major Updates for the Paycheck Protection Program

    April 3, 2020

    By Patrick O'Brien, JD, legal coordinator, American Med Spa AssociationThe Department of the Treasury and the Small Business Administration (SBA) have just [...]

  • The CARES Act: Retirement Plan Provisions

    April 2, 2020

    By Alera GroupOn March 27, 2020, the president signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which includes several provisions [...]

  • CARES Act Update: Loans, Tax Relief and Other Information

    April 1, 2020

    By Cognos HRAs you likely know, the recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act legislation includes important programs and [...]

  • Letter from the CEO: Medical Spas are Struggling and Need to Prepare Now to Apply for Monetary Aid

    March 31, 2020

    By Alex R. Thiersch, JD, CEO of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)Like all of American business, the aesthetics industry is suffering. [...]

  • I Can’t Work Right Now—What Can I Do?

    March 30, 2020

    By Patrick O'Brien, JD, legal coordinator, American Med Spa AssociationPublic-facing businesses across the country have been forced to close or severely curtail [...]

  • 5 Things We Can All Do Right Now to Make Things a Little Easier

    March 25, 2020

    By Alex R. Thiersch, JD, CEO of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)The last two weeks have been a rollercoaster of emotions, [...]

  • What to Do Right Now: Essential Business Strategy & Tactics During Challenging Times

    March 24, 2020

    By Bryan Durocher, Founder & President, Durocher EnterprisesHearing about the slowing economy and uncertainty is topic #1 in recent days. Focus on [...]

  • Letter from the CEO: You Can Help! Donate Your PPE

    March 23, 2020

    By Alex R. Thiersch, JD, CEO of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)Yesterday, I was having a fairly typical conversation with my [...]

  • New COVID-19 Relief Bill Introduced in the Senate

    March 20, 2020

    By Patrick O'Brien, JD, legal coordinator, American Med Spa AssociationA new aid package designed to provide relief for the disruptions cause by [...]

  • Tips to Weather a Turbulent Stock Market

    March 20, 2020

    By GCG FinancialWith the recent market volatility, it's understandable that you may be concerned about your investments. Volatile markets can make you [...]

  • States Adjust Unemployment Requirements in Face of COVID-19

    March 20, 2020

    By Patrick O'Brien, JD, legal coordinator, American Med Spa AssociationIn light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic disruption, multiple [...]

  • Letter from the CEO: It’s Time for All Medical Spas to Close

    March 19, 2020

    By Alex R. Thiersch, JD, CEO of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)Like all of you, the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) [...]