This Week's Highlight Keeping Pace with Change and Growth – Business.gov Web Gadgets Connect you with Vital Information
Getting access to the right tools and resources to help you proactively keep pace with change can be time consuming and sometimes costly. The good news is that in addition to the wealth of public information and resources available on the Business.gov site, the Business.gov team has developed and is constantly refining a host of Web services and tools that connect small business owners directly with government services and information. Read more... Find Defense Contracting Opportunities
The Department of Defense (DOD) and various areas of the U.S. Armed Forces have specific contracting opportunities set aside for small businesses. DOD typically allots 20% of its procurement contracts and over 30% of its sub-contracting opportunities to small businesses each year. Learn more about the requirements of doing business with the DOD, including information on security clearances and industry-specific regulations. Read more...
Recent Articles in the Community Small Business Matters Become an Environmental Leader – EPA Helps Small Business Reduce their Carbon Footprint
Earth Day is a great time to consider strategic and long-term investment in the environment and in your business. What actions are you taking to reduce the environmental impact of your workplace or the business you operate? Do you even know what the carbon footprint of your small business is? Read how the EPA's Climate Leaders program can help your business go green, increase efficiencies and save money. Read more... Business Law Advisor Stay Current on Small Business Issues with SBA RSS Feeds
Do you want to access small business news and information that is important to you without browsing or searching for information? Sign up for these free updates from the SBA! By signing up for the Office of Advocacy RSS feeds, you will receive periodic updates on several topics, including the small business economic climate, and research and analysis on proposed legislation. Read more... Small Business Cents State Tax Requirements Affecting Small Businesses – Part 3
Each state has the authority to impose its own tax laws - which means that not all businesses across the country are taxed equally. Understanding what your state obligations are and how it affects the success of your business can help you find the best tax environment for your business. This is part three in our series on State Issues that Affect the Survival of your Small Business. Read more... In the Loop 7 Navigation Improvements to Business.gov
Did you notice that we updated that Navigation bar on the right hand side of Business.gov? We spent a lot of time researching and testing the best way to organize all of the information and resources on the site. We have just finished phase 1, which you can see live on Business.gov today. We hope to finish phase 2 by the end of April, which will fine tune and polish the various elements. Read more... The Industry Word Marketing Your Business with Events
There are two types of event marketing. The first is organizing your own event; the second is sponsoring an existing event. Both types of event marketing are excellent tools for small-business owners because they are focused on the local community and allow you to raise your profile with customers and potential customers. Even in today’s socially networked online world, there is no substitute for face-to-face marketing. Here is a closer look at both types of event marketing and how to make the most of them. Read more... Strategy is Everything
As we meet with current and potential small business owners, we have been directing them to shift their thinking in business planning to a more deliberate and strategic level. Budget-oriented and forecast-based planning are two planning types that are future-focused on anticipated consumer demand on current or for new products. While you need to consider them, remember to consider these points to operate your business successfully. Read more...
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