Category: Government Programs
What is HUBZone Certification, and How Can it Help My Business?
The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. These preferences go to small businesses that obtain HUBZone certification in part by employing staff who live in a HUBZone. The company must also maintain a “principal office” in one of these specially [...]
Free IRS Resources Help Employers Choose and Maintain Retirement Plans
Providing retirement benefits is a good way to attract and keep top talent in your company. In addition, business owners receive a tax break because contributions to a retirement plan are generally deductible.
Using Government Resources to Grow Your Business
Although capital access is a hurdle even for elite entrepreneurs and can dampen the growth of successful companies, some smaller firms are finding they can get the financing they need.
The Sky’s The Limit for Aerospace
The contribution that the aerospace industry makes to U.S. national security, civil and space infrastructure and the economy is out of this world. That’s the word from experts who say the U.S. industry accounts for $216.5 billion in revenue. A positive trade balance of $53.3 billion is the highest of any U.S. manufacturing sector. The [...]
Seize the Opportunity for Free Trade
The long-pending free-trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea may finally appear this month before Congress for approval. But few things in Washington are certain, so free trade advocates are advised to take nothing for granted.
Closing a Job-Limiting Tax Loophole
Congress is currently considering a change in tax regulations that would support local businesses and create more jobs for people in the community. The Problem Technology seems to have gotten ahead of the country’s sales tax laws. Internet retailers say they’re exempt from collecting sales tax in states where they do not have a physical [...]
New Highway Bill Could Fuel Economy
The next time you take to the road for a business trip or vacation, you may remember how important it is for Congress to adequately fund transportation-and consider letting them know how you feel about it.
The Need to Rebuild America’s Infrastructure
If we don’t find common ground, we will continue to lag behind competitors such as China and India.
Postal Services are Closer than You Think
Look for the USPS logo at local retailers and save yourself an extra trip to the Post Office.
Free Access to Government Documents Online
Increasingly, if a document exists, chances are good that at least some form of it may also be available online. This trend is not limited to popular magazine articles, academic journals or libraries. For example, it’s possible to access official federal government publications free online. Known as “America’s Authentic Government Information,” the Government Printing Office’s [...]
Unused Stimulus Money Builds Infrastructure Opportunities
Two years after Congress approved investing over $785 billion into a sputtering economy, Americans and businesses alike are re-emerging from the recession.
NEW SBA Site Better Serves Today’s Business Owner
The SBA recently updated its site to provide easier access to information about ways to start up, succeed and grow.
Reprieves For Employers Struggling with New Health Care Law
A number of reprieves have been granted to employers by the federal government with respect to the new heath care law.
New Federal Law Should Spur Entrepreneurship, But Smart Banks More Prudent Than Ever
The recent passage of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act has opened the floodgates to a rush of small businesses and start-ups seeking to borrow money from community banks.
SBA Provides Resources for Entrepreneurial Americans
The Recovery Act contracts provide small businesses with the revenue they need to grow and create jobs.
Your Business May Qualify for Recovery Funds
There’s good news for owners of small businesses who still want to take advantage of the Obama administration’s Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 programs and loans. There are a number of resources-approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA)-that can help small businesses prepare their business plans and financial statements to qualify for different aspects [...]
5 Tips for Growing a Minority-Owned Business
The minority business community has a great advantage in the global market-due in large part to language capabilities, cultural compatibility, ancestral ties and business agility.
