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SBA Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of 8(a) Rules
SBA wants to allow 8(a) firms to pay higher salaries. That is one of many changes in the first comprehensive overhaul of 8(a) rules in more than a decade.

New Restrictions Planned for 8(a) Joint Ventures
SBA is proposing new restrictions on joint ventures between 8(a) firms and large mentors.

Acquisition Reform Moves Fall Flat in Senate
Frustrated senators from both parties ripped the Obama administration’s acquisition reform efforts as vague and toothless.

HUBZone Firms May Count Part-Time Employees
SBA has adopted a final rule allowing HUBZone companies to count part-time, temporary and leased employees equally with permanent, full-time workers.

GAO to Army: Scrap West Point Job Competition
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point should cancel a decision to outsource public works jobs, the Government Accountability Office said.

Minority Business Star Fights Fraud Allegations
A prominent Southern California businessman and three of his relatives have been suspended from federal contracting while they are under investigation for alleged criminal fraud in the 8(a) program.

Business Issues: Developing a Tactical Sales Plan
A well thought out tactical sales plan will provide your business development personnel with a step-by-step roadmap, tailored to the specific solutions in your portfolio and in your business plan.





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