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Exporting U.S. Goods Exporting U.S. Goods Imports and exports are one of the ways small business owners are taking advantage of the increasingly interconnected global economy. Members are asking questions about various aspects of exporting to foreign countries, so if you have an answer or have a similar question, please feel join in the conversations: Medical Supplies Export Business from Uganda Duties on Exporting Steel Fishing-lure Manufacturing Companies Free Trade from Canada Pan-Pacific Free Trade Agreements ...
Weekly In the Loop publishes blog articles that will provide information about the Business Gateway program. These articles will contain information on current plans and status; as well as possible new ideas and innovations for the program. We hope this blog will provide transparent information on how the program works to better serve small businesses and we invite you to participate by posting comments. View our upcoming articles, to see what articles are coming up. Please note that some topics may be subject to change depending on...
A look inside the Community's latest hot topics and most-discussed threads. Read more... Health Care Meets Transportation A look inside the Community's latest hot topics and most-discussed threads. Read more... Health Care Meets Transportation In the 2010 Occupational Outlook, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the healthcare and transportation service industries are expected to grow over the next several years. So, it's no surprise that Community members are buzzing about non-emergency medical...
A look inside the Community's latest hot topics and most-discussed threads. Read more... Health Care Meets Transportation A look inside the Community's latest hot topics and most-discussed threads. Read more... Health Care Meets Transportation In the 2010 Occupational Outlook, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the healthcare and transportation service industries are expected to grow over the next several years. So, it's no surprise that Community members are buzzing about non-emergency medical...
Starting the Dialogue Business Gateway is committed to supporting a more open and transparent dialogue between government and the public. Our recently launched Community is just one example of our commitment, but don’t overlook the other avenues we have implemented for conversation and collaboration. Through our Partners Program, we work with government agencies and industry partners to provide authoritative information that helps small business interact with the government. We also maintain and publish a list of federal points of...
What’s Everyone Talking About? After reading a few posts in the boards and blogs, you’ll soon realize that the 2,000+ members registered in the Community are not a shy bunch. Conversations are rapidly occurring, so every few weeks we’ll check in and report on the pulse of the Community -- for example, the threads that are generating the most posts and the topics users currently concerned about or encouraged by. Here’s a summary of what we’ve noticed so far: Hot Boards Loans, Grants, and Taxes is currently the...
For MaryAnn Shank, entrepreneurship is in her blood. She started her first of several businesses in the 1980s and currently runs BusinessFinance-One Inc. out of her home in California. She is also a business plan writer, a web coach, and a blogger While managing her online business full time, Ms. Shank is an active member of the Business.gov Community. She often shares tips on starting a business and business writing as BusPlanMaster. In this interview, Ms. Shank talks about her passion for entrepreneurship and advises others to start only...
Lately, sustainability and green business has been a hot topic amongst small businesses. By conserving energy, not only do small businesses reduce their carbon footprint, but also reduce their energy consumption and their operating costs. In our monthly Idea Exchange, where we pose questions to the Community about various topics, as well as the content, features or services provided by Business.gov, we asked members to;Share Your Energy Saving Tips- Her-s what our members had to say about how they greened their small business: Environmentally...
At Business.gov, we are constantly evolving our functionality and features to make the user experience more productive and enjoyable. In the interest of transparency and open government, we'd like to share several new updates to the site. Licenses & Permits Tool Crowdsourcing Business.gov's Licenses & Permits tool searches Federal, state, and local governments for permits, licenses, and registrations that apply to your business based on your location and business type. In the past, Business.go;s editorial team decided which business...
Late last year, the White House issued a directive to all federal agencies requiring several initiatives to engage the public. This;Open Government Directiv- is a roadmap for increased transparency, collaboration, and participation on the part of federal agencies. As part of the directive, agencies must create an Open Government Plan that incorporates public feedback. To meet this requirement, 24 of the major federal agencies launched citizen engagement tools to solicit feedback for their Open Government Plans. Members of the Business.gov...
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by ChristineL, Former Moderator on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 12:58