Employer requirements with 50 or more workers under the affordable care act Implementation of the Affordable Care Act occurs in stages, with many of the reforms and requirements taking effect in 2014.  Some of the provisions that may impact employers with 50 or more employees follow and the details can be found by clicking the […]

SBA – 8(a) Business Development Program Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. SBA provides assistances primarily through its four programmatic functions: Access to Capital (Business Financing) Entrepreneurial Development (Education, Information, Technical […]

PTAP and APTAC Ninety-eight Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) – with over 300 local offices – form a nationwide network of dedicated procurement professionals working to help local businesses compete successfully in the government marketplace. PTACs are the bridge between buyer and supplier, bringing to bear their knowledge of both government contracting and the capabilities […]

US Federal Government Data The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. There is NO fee to register for this site. Entities may register at no cost directly from their home page. More Details

Serving over 1 million small businesses SBDC represent’s the collective interest of our members by promoting, informing, supporting and continuously improving the Small Business Development Center network, which delivers nationwide educational assistance to strengthen small/medium business management, thereby contributing to the growth of local, state and national economies. More Details