Posts Tagged ‘Government’
If You’re a Veteran Wanting to Start a Business, Help is at Hand
For many veterans, facing a return to civilian employment after military service can seem a daunting challenge. The U.S. government invests billions of dollars to train the men and women of the armed forces to become successful and disciplined leaders in the battlefield.
Read More The Beginner’s Guide to SBA Guaranteed Loans
While the federal government is not in the business of making loans to small businesses or startups directly, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a hand in helping small business thrive.
Read More 5 Steps to Startup Compliance
The last thing a small business owner needs is problems with a government agency. There are three kinds of rules and regulations that businesses must follow.
Read More 3 Reasons Every State Should Approve B Corps
Something big has been happening in the world of business, and that something goes by the name of the benefit corporation. Recently, Delaware became the 19th state to enact benefit corporation legislation.
Read More SBA Loans vs. Non-SBA Loans
There are many options when it comes to small business loans. There are startup loans, equipment loans, business credit cards, business line of credit options, and loans to help recover from disasters. Is an SBA loan or a traditional loan right for you?
Read More Sending Unsubscribed Email Hurts Your Brand
As if keeping up with emails isn’t challenging enough, I find my inbox filled with new promotional messages (SPAM) every day. And, no, I’m not talking about scams from overseas con artists. I’m talking about North American companies and start-ups that believe their products and services will be valuable to me as a blogger/marketer.
Read More What Are Disparate Impact and Disparate Treatment?
Perhaps the most common type of discrimination claim that employers face is disparate treatment. Disparate impact and disparate treatment are two legal theories of discrimination, and it’s critically important that you protect yourself and your business from these kinds of actions.
Read More Easy Steps to Getting Local Government Contracts: Part 2
It’s important to demonstrate your value to the agency that you are attempting to obtain a contract from. At the forefront, establishing trust through a healthy, long-term relationship with the agency you are looking to contract with is essential.
Read More Do You Need to Have Access to a Bid/RFP System?
You are a government contractor (or an aspiring government contractor). You have done your research and you know the government agencies you want to target. Now the BIG question is: Should you sign-up for a Bid/Request-for-Proposal (RFP) system?
Read More Easy Steps to Getting Local Government Contracts: Part 1
Working with the federal government for contracts can be cumbersome because it is the largest buyer of goods and services in the entire world; it can be especially difficult for a small business. That’s why many small businesses are choosing to work instead with the state or local government.
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