Obama To Overhaul “Broken” Procurement System
The Obama administration will impose new controls on sole-source and cost-plus contracts and contract oversight by September 30.

Congress Halts Limited Set-Aside for Women
Congress has blocked the Bush administration’s limited set-aside program for woman-owned businesses.

Obama Moves to Thaw Small-Business Lending
The Treasury Department will buy up to $15 billion in SBA loans in an effort to free up credit for small businesses.

GSA Plan Threatens Office Products Vendors
Some small vendors will likely be shut out when GSA awards blanket purchase agreements for a wide array of everyday office products.

Recordkeeping Is Vital for a Bank Loan Application
When a company seeks credit, failure to comply with required corporate formalities can delay or scuttle the loan.

Join Us March 25
Speaker: Kristi Wilson Hill, director of small business programs, U.S. Department of Education