Smallest of small businesses offered exclusive access to Paycheck Protection Program In a recent announcement, President Biden said businesses with less than 20 employees and sole proprietors will be given priority for the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program loans. and last updated 2021-03-05 23:22:36-05 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â In a recent announcement, President Biden said businesses with less than 20 employees and sole proprietors will be given priority for the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program loans. âAs far as in-store sales go, itâs been really tough,â said Kori Waldrup, owner of Zelda boutique in Green Hills. Despite the help of online sales, business just hasn't been the same. âBut as far as foot traffic and people darkening the door, I would say probably half of what it has been in the past,â she said.