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Expanding your business into the federal marketplace can be lucrative, and provide numerous networking and growth opportunities. But be warned: Winning a federal contract also means complying with laws and regulations unique to those doing business with the ...
Read More About Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
By Tiffani S. Clements If you are thinking about starting a small business, you may be wondering what the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) considers to be a small business. To determine whether your business qualifies as small, you must be able to ...
Read More About How to Determine if You Are a “Small” Business
For the most part, online businesses are required to comply with the same rules and regulations of traditional small businesses. When it comes to taxes, however, several additional issues come into play. Check out this quick guide to find out what all business ...
Read More About The Facts About E-Commerce Taxes
When Are You Considered "Self-Employed"?
You're generally classified as self-employed if you are in business for yourself, carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor or independent contractor, or own a part-time business in addition to your ...
Read More About How to Become (And Stay) Self-Employed, According to the Law
Are you a contractor bidding on work that requires a surety bond? Do you have questions about what a surety bond is, why you might need one, and how to get one?
If so, SBA may be able to help.
SBA guarantees surety bonds for small contractors that might not ...
Read More About SBA Surety Bonds, Pt. 1: What’s A Surety Bond, and When Do I Need One?
As a veteran, you never really leave the service of our country. I know – I’m a veteran, too. Once you are no longer actively serving, however, becoming a government contractor is a great way to serve the government community in a different capacity. In ...
Read More About For Veteran-owned Businesses: Government Contracting Advice