All Entries in the "Government Programs" Category
Initiative Advances Disability Employment
The program encourages employers to be inclusive of people with disabilities.
Recovery Act Used To Expand Business Loans
A federal initiative designed to aid the economy is supplementing a program that has helped small businesses for decades.
Bond Program Expanded to Aid Contractors
There’s good news for small construction or supply companies that require a completion bond-also known as a surety bond-to bid on a project.
Microloans Can Keep Small Businesses Out of the Credit Crunch
Microloans could help people start businesses or find the credit they need to help their current business thrive.
Fewer Small Businesses Qualify for Loans Even with Stimulus Package
Small Business Loans are available – for the shrinking pool of small businesses who can qualify for them.
SBA 504 Loan Fee Relief to Continue if Administrator Mills Prevails
NADCO, the trade association for the nation’s Certified Development Companies (CDCs) that provide SBA 504 loans to America’s small businesses, applauds the on-going efforts of the Obama Administration and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to assist small businesses survive the current economic challenges.
SBA Development Loans Can Make a Big Difference for Small Businesses
There’s good news for small businesses looking for financing for expansion or modernization.
Don’t Bid! Book Brings Hope to Small Businesses
This guide reveals the inner workings of government spending, SBA rules, methods for finding contracts, and secrets for landing deals.
On-the-Go Postal Services Save You Time
From ordering a pizza to placing a stock trade, a growing number of businesses are making it possible for consumers to do business by using a mobile phone-and the Postal Service is no exception.
Helping The Nation Recover One Small Business At A Time
Small businesses are expected to play an important part in the nation’s economic recovery. For the past decade, they have generated about 70 percent of net new jobs annually.
Helping Small Businesses Help the Recovery
According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms in the U.S. and employ just over half of private-sector workers.
The 2009 Stimulus Package – What’s in it For My Small Business?
What is the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, and how can it help your small business?
Notice from the IRS? Eight Things You Should Know
Don’t panic. Many of these letters can be dealt with simply and painlessly.
Fall Filing Deadline Looms for Special Refund Claims
Eligible individuals have until Oct. 15 to choose this expanded carryback option. Eligible calendar-year corporations have until Sept. 15.
Does Your Business Qualify for Recovery Capital?
If your small business is stressed meeting expenses during these tough economic times, the Small Business Administration has a new loan program that may be able to help.
America’s Recovery Capital Loan Program can provide up to $35,000 in short-term relief for viable small businesses facing immediate financial hardship to help ride out the current uncertain [...]
Senate Passes Small Business Innovation Plan
The Senate has unanimously passed two small-business research programs originally sponsored by former chairman, Senator John Kerry (D-MASS).
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs under the Small Business Administration offer competitive awards to innovative small businesses. Today’s vote has reauthorized both programs for eight years, keeping them active [...]
Savvy Summer Tax Deductions
Many parents who work or are looking for work must arrange for care of their children under 13 years of age during the school vacation.
What they may not be aware of is that the Child and Dependent Care Credit is available for expenses incurred during the lazy hazy days of summer and throughout the [...]
