September 2007 Issue

In this issue:

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Business.gov Website Expands With New Features

Business.gov continues to expand its offerings of resources and tools to help small businesses comply with federal government regulations. Responding to feedback from its business community users, Business.gov has developed a tool that helps businesses determine their license and permit requirements. For the full story, click here.

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Can A Contractor Stop Working If Its Invoices Are Not Paid?

The Prompt Payment Act requires that the Government pay proper invoices within 30 days of receipt. Unfortunately, many contractors still encounter situations where the Government fails to make payment(s) on time. For the full story, click here.

Set Aside Authority for VA –So What?

Back in December 2006, President Bush signed into law the Veterans Benefits, Healthcare and Information Technology Act of 2006. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses won a victory, yet the law only affects the purchasing habits of the Department of Veterans Affairs, not the full purchasing power of the federal government. For the full story, click here.

Opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses on the Horizon?

Recently, pressure from interest groups and litigation has caused the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) to assess whether women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) are under-represented in federal contracting. For the full story, click here.


Upcoming Seminars and Events

For more information about upcoming seminars & events, click here.

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