Category Archives: Working With Government Agencies

Small Business Administration (SBA) Redefining Small Firms

Creative business leaders operating in certain industries, namely the manufacturing, transportation, education and job readiness industries rely on funds from government contracts to pay their bills. These contracts are secured based on the types of work companies perform. According to … Continue reading

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What It Would Take for President Obama to Win the Small Business 2012 Re-Election Vote

Historically Presidential re-election years have seen employment trends that occur over the 24 months leading up to the election influence voting outcomes. Plainly put, it’s easier for a president to get re-elected when the numbers of Americans who are laid … Continue reading

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Occupy Wall Street for Real Economic Reform

Americans Participating in Occupy Wall Street Election years roll around and politicians on both sides promise to improve the economy. Some like Bill Clinton and Franklin D. Roosevelt have pulled it off, others not so much. It’s to be expected … Continue reading

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Start Writing Grant Proposals to Secure Government and Private Funding

Start writing grants Grant Proposal Writing Secures Money from Public and Private Organizations Whether you’re applying to receive funding from local, state or federal government agencies it’s highly likely that you’ll be required to submit a grant proposal with your … Continue reading

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Who’s Working for You – Employees or Independent Consultants?

Deciphering whether a worker is an employee or an independent consultant may appear to require a roll of dice. Rules around what makes a worker an employee versus an independent contractor aren’t always as clear as black and white. However, … Continue reading

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