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… inconsistently evaluated vendor quotes while performing a best value determination for one contract.  If these … whether using IBC was the best procurement approach.  As a result, SBA spent over $600,000 in service fees to use IBC …  We also found that SBA funded 8 of the 12 contracts—with a total estimated value of $64.3 million—using a variety of …

… of this report. We believe these modifications create a more readable product, while still protecting information … loans be of such sound value or so secure as to reasonably ensure repayment. According to SOP 50 10, the … compensation, 4 of the 5 CDCs reviewed were among the top 10 highest for executive compensation.(2) EDF Resource, …

… 17 Ideas for Marketing a Seasonal Business in the Off-Season September 27, 2018 Does … your business rely on seasonal customers? Whether you own a surf school, a patio furniture store or an ice cream shop, you know how …

… guide to get familiar with the procedures for submitting a Privacy Act request to SBA. Content Fees SBA does not … charge fees for search or review of records disclosed from a Privacy Act system of records requested by the individual to whom the record pertains, and provides a single copy free for the requester’s review. However, for …

… standards In order to compete for set-aside contracts, a business must meet SBA’s size standards – the maximum size a business can be to qualify as small. Businesses can … NAICS codes . Contracting officers must designate a NAICS code for a contract according to Title 13 …

… are authorized to have their own supplement to the FAR. As a government contractor, you also must comply with labor … as well as other statutes, unless the contract states that a particular statute isn’t applicable. You should understand … are required to perform minimum levels of work on a government contract. These limitations ensure that …

… Nonmanufacturer rule The nonmanufacturer rule allows a small business to supply products it did not manufacture. … Content What is the nonmanufacturer rule? To qualify as a small business concern for set-aside or sole-source supply … that no small business manufacturer or processor reasonably can be expected to offer a product meeting the …

… your business will be subject to. You'll need to make a strategic decision about which state, city, and … ordinances If you buy, rent, build, or plan to work out of a physical property for your business, make sure it conforms … location John and Kelly looked at what they needed in a business location and found the best spot to open their …

… and others. So for this post I want to address what makes a forecast realistic. Tim Berry Tim Berry is founder and … with labels in the leftmost column and months across the top in the top row. Way too often people set up forecasts using …

… today. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster following a request received on Sept. 7, 2017, … assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela . Applicants may also call … assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela . Applicants may also call …

… it deserves. If you are facing challenges or feel that a federal agency has treated you unfairly, we’re here to … out more about the boards Ask for help It’s free to file a comment to ask for help, and we’ll work with you one-on-one … help us understand your situation. To get started, submit a comment using one of the following three methods. Get …

… your business name to protect it You’ll want to choose a business name that reflects your brand identity and doesn’t … types of goods and services you offer. Once you settle on a name you like, you need to protect it. There are four … business name. Each way of registering your name serves a different purpose, and some may be legally required …

… small business Size standards define the largest size a business can be to participate in government contracting … terms you should be familiar with to help you ensure that a business is classified correctly as small. Affiliates:  You … or receipts of all affiliates when determining the size of a business. Affiliation with another business is based on the …

… of government contracting Government contracts are a tremendous financial opportunity for small businesses. The … bids, and awarding contracts should take place on a level playing field. The government should consider a bid from any qualified business.   Set-aside and …

… Small Business Administration’s (SBA) procedures to award a contract for data analysis and loan recommendation services … Loans set aside for small businesses. SBA initially set a contract ceiling of $100 million and then used emergency … ceiling to $850 million. This increase was done in a noncompetitive process to quickly administer the COVID-19 …

… What to do about a retirement plan for your business? November 7, 2018 … workers at companies with 1 to 49 employees had access to a retirement plan. Barbara Weltman SBA Blog Contributor … plan. The credit is 50 percent of startup costs up to a top credit of $500. The credit can be claimed for the first …

… to the economy.  Virtual summit SBA and SCORE co-hosted a two-day NSBW Virtual Summit. Watch our recorded virtual … SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for …

… fees that may apply.  Some countries require payment of a Value Added Tax (VAT) in addition to tariffs. The United … of importation for express shipments valued at or below a fixed amount set out under the law, provided that the shipment does not form part of a series of shipments carried out or planned for the purpose …

… purchasing power is in foreign countries. If you’re a small business owner, here’s how to work with the U.S. … development agencies, and are partially funded through a partnership with SBA. Their advisors offer free business … export finance programs to provide lenders with up to a 90% guaranty on export loans. To learn more about SBA …