In November, the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) final rule (85 Fed. Reg. 66146) took effect to eliminate a separate 8(a) Mentor Protégé Program in favor of consolidating it in the […]
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The world’s largest dog house in Elkridge
By Paulette Lutz When I was a child traveling on Route 1 in Elkridge with my parents, I remember passing the world’s largest dog house on a gentle rise on […]
Scams target business with fake checks
News of promising vaccine trials offers a glimmer of hope to struggling small businesses and families, indicating that we might soon see a return to relative normalcy. As vaccine news […]
Troubling trends for customer reviews
Online customer reviews tell the story of your business. When customers describe positive experiences and offer high ratings, they paint a picture of a trustworthy, dedicated and consistent brand. Building […]
Data security tips to boost confidence
What do Twitter, Yahoo, eBay and Equifax all have in common? Each of these companies, plus many others, have fallen victim to cyberattacks, exposing the private information of millions of […]
Increase federal revenues now and into 2021
While the 2020 federal fiscal year ended Sept. 30, there is still time for businesses of all types and sizes to make the most out of the final three months […]
McClarty optimistic about jobs numbers
Howard County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Leonardo McClarty said the numbers in the federal government’s latest jobs report are both “favorable and encouraging” and that he expects Maryland’s […]
How to choose a trustworthy digital vendor
As small business owners, we’re always in search of new technologies that cut costs and save time. With social media management systems, we can schedule weeks of digital content in […]
Section 889 deadline looms for Chinese threats
As of Aug. 13, every federal contractor, whether a one-person operation, or a multi-billion dollar corporation, must certify that they and their extended supply chains, do not use, contain, install […]
Awarded government contracts
The following information about awarded contracts can be used to develop prime contractor, subcontractor and teaming partner relationships on these and other opportunities. The website for each awardee is also […]