Small Business Government Programs and Opportunities
by Ilene Giles Small businesses in the federal government have procurements specifically set-aside for contract award. For a procurement to be set aside the Contracting Officer needs to have an expectation that at least two responsible small businesses will respond with an offer and the prices quoted are reasonable. According to size standards set forth [read more »]
Quick and easy financing for your business
Paragon Financial Group talks about how factoring can be the perfect quick and easy solution for your companies immediate financing needs.
Federal Government Offset Payments to Businesses Owing Money to IRS
by Jason Peckham, Esq.|Director of Business Development|tax-guard.com The federal government can offset / setoff payments to businesses that owe money to the IRS. In 2011, important and significant changes were made to the system. These changes went into effect as of January 15, 2012. Since January 15, 2012, Tax Guard has directly and indirectly seen [read more »]
Miami-Dade Offers Small Businesses Exclusive Opportunities
The Miami-Dade County government have passed an ordinance that gives small businesses exclusive opportunities for some county contracts. Read more
Why Are Small Business Owners Feeling Good?
Small business is finally feeling a little bullish about the economy. From a year ago, there is an increase in small business owners’ perceptions about revenues, financing, hiring, credit access and cash flow, among other measures. Read more
Small Business Credit Cards are Back
Big banks are attempting to lure in the small business owner with generous rewards on their business credit cards. Banks see these types of loans as less risky with fewer consumer protections. Small business owners need to be careful because these credit cards can affect their own personal credit score. Read more
Export Finance for Small Businesses
Small business is struggling with middle-class Americans not spending as the economy limps along. Yet the vast majority of purchasing power resides outside the US. American small businesses could increase their growth by tapping into this outside consumer base if they only had better access to financing. Read more
Closing Your First Round of Financing and Waiting for the Cash
Your business has closed the first round of funding. But what happens in the months it can take to get the cash? (btw, with factoring, the wait is days, not months) Read the Full Story
Looking Back at 2011 for Small Business
Small business learned a lot in 2011. It was certainly a challenging year for many. Read the Full Story
Small Business Bank Loans Fall to 12-Year Low
Bank loans to small business fell to the lowest level in more than 10 years. Whether your business is struggling or successful in this economy, it will still be hard to find bank financing. Read the Full Story