The U.S. Department of Transportation has a procurement assistance division staffed with small business specialists who are there to help you navigate the process for gettingDOT contracts and subcontracts. An u
Starting a business is no easy feat, especially when it comes to the administrative and legal processes like trademarking your business name, choosing the right structure, andregistering your business. Depending on the nature of your business, you may need to register with your state government, ...
Mundane actions such as having cash on hand have been cited as grounds for seizure, as a young man moving to Los Angeles to start a business discovered when his life savings were seized. He wasn’t detained, or charged with any crime — but he was left with nothing when the Drug ...
In all cases, however, the ultimate goal should be to get Washington out of the business of subsidizing activities that should be solely the responsibility of state and local government (or, in most cases, activities that should be left entirely to the private sector). For further background ...
Inclusive finance lending to micro and small business by financial institutions increased by 27.3 percent, with the figure rising to over 40 percent for large commercial banks, and overall financing costs of businesses dropp...
To that end, public agencies can consider starting with a pilot that has an achievable goal, removes a pain point felt throughout the organization (for example, excessive paperwork or manual processes), and can be delivered in months rather than years. A pilot that meets these crite...
Keep in mind that the government rarely reaches out to people with offers of free money, especially for starting a new business or covering personal expenses. If approached by one of these scammers, don’t pay them or share your personal information. Additional resources if you need money Fi...
Life experiences are significant events or transitions that may require interactions and touchpoints with multiple federal agencies and even various levels of government.7A person may seek government support for anything from questions about taxes or starting a small busi...
Microsoft’s leading AI capabilities are being used across industries to enhance data analysis, bolster security, and support key business priorities. Our U.S. Government customers and authorized partners consistently share that they are ready and eager to apply these same tools to serve their critic...
The problems about which we queried included: dealing with a serious illness or health concern; making a decision about school enrollment, financing school, or upgrading work skills; dealing with a tax matter; changing a job or starting a business; and getting information about major programs ...