by Steve Strauss on September 1st, 2009
Q: We are a small general contractor. Can you direct me to a site to find out what certifications and applications we need, and how do we get on the bid list for the redevelopment of foreclosed homes or any other stimulus project? Thanks –
Kim
A: Nothing I have written about in the past year has generated more follow-up questions than the column I wrote a few months ago on the new stimulus law and what it offers small business.
I have received scores of questions like the one above.
But the answer to these sorts of questions has... Read more »
by Rebecca Button on January 11th, 2008
What began as an effort to benefit businesses owned by women has turned into yet another headache for lawmakers. The Small Business Administration invested in extensive research to find out which types of women-owned businesses were being underrepresented when it comes to landing government contracts. They narrowed it down to four:
Nationally security and international affairs;
Coating, engraving, heat treating and allied activities;
Household and institutional furniture and kitchen cabinet manufacturing;
Motor vehicle dealers.
Essentially, the proposal would allow contractors to give preference to women-owned businesses in those four categories with the idea being that they would be giving preference... Read more »