SBA Advocacy Efforts under the Regulatory Flexibility Act Saved Small Businesses $7 Billion in FY 2009
Advocacy Efforts under the Regulatory Flexibility Act Saved Small Businesses $7 Billion in FY 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Small businesses realized $7 billion in first-year cost savings and $745 million in annually recurring savings as a result of fiscal year (FY) 2009 efforts to help agencies comply with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). The law requires [...]
Proposed budget increases SBA funding by more than 20 percent
Chair Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., today praised the Small Business Administration (SBA) components of President Obama’s budget proposal.
SBA, Minority Business RoundTable Renew Partnership
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that it renewed its two-year partnership agreement with the Minority Business RoundTable (MBRT) to continue joint outreach efforts to minority entrepreneurs.
“During these difficult economic times, it is imperative that we provide small and minority businesses with the necessary tools to drive economic growth and create jobs [...]
SBA video: The Recovery Act and Government Contracting
This is a good 15 minute video from the Small Business Administration for businesses interested in government contracting. SBA’s Joe Jordan, the Associate Administrator for Government Contracting, answers questions about government contracting opportunities created by the Recovery Act. It’s a little bit heavy on the public relations aspects and light on detail, but a good [...]
Additional Funding for SBA Recovery Lending Programs
Additional $4.5 billion in small business loans included in recent appropriations bill signed by the President.
WASHINGTON – President Obama signed the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) appropriations bill on Saturday, which included $125 million to continue through Feb. 28, 2010, the enhancements made possible through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to SBA’s two [...]
SBA Adds New Training Tools to Increase Opportunities for Vets
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced a three-year agreement to expand and deliver entrepreneurship training for service-disabled veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The agreement with SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development will support the expansion of the year-long Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV). The expansion of this [...]
SBA Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen the 8(a) Program
The SBA is looking to update the 8(a) program and they are seeking input that you can submit through email (8aBD2@sba.gov) through Dec 28th.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced proposals aimed at strengthening opportunities for disadvantaged small businesses to benefit from its 8(a) Business Development program.
The proposed 8(a) regulation changes are the [...]
SBA Proposes Revision of Small Business Size Standards
The announcement below was just released by the SBA. It’s hot off the presses so there hasn’t been time to assess the impact across the various business types with changes proposed. More on the impact and unintended consequences later.
SBA Proposes Revision of Size Standards To Expand Opportunities for Small Businesses
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small [...]
Winning Federal Contracts: A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
SBA Launches New Online Training Course: Winning Federal Contracts – A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
The SBA added a nifty resource to help small business owners learn more about government contracting and what steps are needed to strike out on that path. They don’t require proof that you’re a woman so feel free to check it out as well [...]
JADA Creative Communications
Named after Al Bullock’s first-born daughter, JADA Creative is a graphics design and production agency specializing in tradeshow and exhibit materials. With 2009 sales forecast to come in close to $6 million, his company has come a long way from when it began operating from his home in 1997.
His is an American entrepreneur’s story turning [...]
