SBA
Proposed budget increases SBA funding by more than 20 percent
February 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Proposed Budget Increases SBA funding by more than 20 percent Mary Landrieu WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 – Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., today praised the Small Business Administration (SBA) components of President Obama’s budget proposal. For the second year in a row, the President has proposed increasing funding for the SBA and its programs, taking decisive steps to rebuild the SBA after eight years of cuts. The request proposes to increase funding to the agency by $170 million from last year’s enacted level, to $994 million.... [Read the full story]
Featured
15th Annual Government Contractor Industry Survey
January 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Grant Thornton released its 15th edition of their Government Contractor Industry Survey and published these highlights: Revenue Trends – Fifty percent of survey participants experienced revenue increases from federal business during the past year, while 20% suffered decreases. Revenue impact from stimulus spending – Only 4% of surveyed companies anticipate significant revenue increases from the stimulus package. Management and support headcount – At 14.6%, management and support headcount as a percentage of total headcount is somewhat lower than the 16% reported in last year’s... [Read the full story]
GovCon 2.0
Federal Blogs Offer Excellent Insight into Agency Needs
January 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment
We’ve all heard how important it is to listen to our prospects and clients and federal government clients are no different. The federal government continues to adopt the use of social network platforms and blogs allowing them to communicate more frequently with their constituents inside and out of government. Government contractors should pay close attention. Never before could so much be learned about an agency or department simply by listening to what they have to share. Edward O'Hare For example, IT service providers can learn what the IT priorities are at the GSA by following the... [Read the full story]
SmallBiz
GSA Schedules Training Webinar for Small Businesses
January 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The GSA Office of Small Business Utilization conducts monthly training on the process of obtaining a GSA schedules contract. They offer a free monthly webinar designed to support small businesses interested in obtaining a GSA Multiple Award Schedules contract. To attend you will simply need to register. If you have questions regarding these webinars or would like to register, please visit the GSA Events page: GSA Events Webinars available on: 2/22 3/15 4/26 5/17 6/14 7/19 8/16 9/20 10/18 11/15 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "GSA Schedules Training Webinar for Small Businesses", url: "http://govcon.net/gsa-schedules-training-webinar-for-small-businesses"... [Read the full story]
Legal News
Unusual and Compelling Urgency Now Means Just That
November 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
On October 14th a new provision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) went into effect that you should be aware of. Noncompetitive contracts can be awarded under the “unusual and compelling urgency” exception, but only for a limited period of time now. In no event may agencies use this exception for more than one year unless the head of the agency determines that “exceptional circumstances” apply. The new rule applies to all acquisitions above the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $100,000). The rule adds a new provision to FAR 6.302-2, “Unusual and Compelling Urgency,”... [Read the full story]
Experts
Avoiding the SBA 8A Graduation Trauma: Preparing Your Brand for Higher Valuation
November 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
This article by Gal Borenstein was written with 8(a) firms who are approaching the end of their 8(a) life in mind, but it is useful for any company seeking to increase it’s value to a potential acquirer: Avoiding the SBA 8A Graduation Trauma: Preparing Your Brand for Higher Valuation Remember that feeling of accomplishment you had receiving your college diploma? “I’ve made it,” you probably thought. “I’m finally ready.” Then came the sobering discovery—the realization that post-graduation life has its own challenges and impediments. It’s the same story for SBA-certified minority-owned... [Read the full story]
Featured
15th Annual Government Contractor Industry Survey
Grant Thornton released its 15th edition of their Government Contractor Industry Survey and published these highlights: Revenue Trends – Fifty percent of survey participants experienced revenue increases from federal business during the past year, while 20% suffered decreases. Revenue impact from stimulus spending...
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The Shot That Was Heard Around the World
A Republican victory in the Massachusetts Senate race is an extraordinary political event that will have significant effect on American politics for decades to come. For a Republican to capture the seat Teddy Kennedy held for dozens of years is akin to the shot that was heard around the world. Whether you agree, disagree,...
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Internet Capital Group Acquires GovDelivery and GovLoop
Internet Capital Group (ICG), a private-equity and venture-capital firm that invests in tech firms, acquired a controlling stake in GovDelivery for $19 million, which acquired GovLoop late last year. The deal will provide GovDelivery with capital and other resources needed to continue expanding its business, the companies...
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GovCon Jobs
Industry vets know there’s a lot of money in helping to connect professionals in the government contracting industry with employers looking to fill key slots. And Lord knows my family could use some of that. Nevertheless I don’t feel right scheming about how to make a buck during a time when so many families...
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HIMSS Launches Diversity Business Roundtable
Washington, D.C. (November 4, 2009) – The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society has announced the creation of a Diversity Business Roundtable for Health IT to enable businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans the opportunity to advocate, collaborate, network and grow as the health IT market...
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Avoiding the SBA 8A Graduation Trauma: Preparing Your Brand for Higher Valuation
This article by Gal Borenstein was written with 8(a) firms who are approaching the end of their 8(a) life in mind, but it is useful for any company seeking to increase it’s value to a potential acquirer: Avoiding the SBA 8A Graduation Trauma: Preparing Your Brand for Higher Valuation Remember that feeling of...
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SmallBiz
GSA Schedules Training Webinar for Small Businesses
The GSA Office of Small Business Utilization conducts monthly training on the process...
Small Business Industry Day at the U.S. Capitol 2010
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is hosting an event for small business owners...
DHS OSDBU offers monthly small business vendor outreach sessions
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Small and Disadvantaged...
DOJ Drops Effort to Go After ASBL
The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its appeal of a ruling by the U.S. District...
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SBA
Proposed budget increases SBA funding by more than 20 percent
Proposed Budget Increases SBA funding by more than 20 percent Mary Landrieu WASHINGTON,...
SBA, Minority Business RoundTable Renew Partnership
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that it renewed...
SBA video: The Recovery Act and Government Contracting
This is a good 15 minute video from the Small Business Administration for businesses...
Additional Funding for SBA Recovery Lending Programs
Additional $4.5 billion in small business loans included in recent appropriations...
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