Government Contracts

Business News

Google Staffers Demand End to Work on Pentagon AI Project

More than 3,100 employees have signed the letter protesting Google's involvement in Project Maven, a Pentagon effort to use AI systems to analyze drone footage.

Technology

Govt. Launches Portal for Online Data on Foreign Trade Launched

EXIM Analytics would offer transparency and boost digital India bring e-governance at users homes

Growing a Business

U.S. Federal Spending at Small Businesses Misses Mark. Again.

The Small Business Administration releases its scorecard measuring federal procurement in fiscal year 2012.

Thought Leaders

Women Entrepreneurs Can Win Larger Contracts Through SBA Set-Aside Program

A ruling from the Small Business Administration lifts the cap on federal contracts set aside for women-owned small businesses.

Money & Finance

What's Ahead for the SBA in 2013

A look at what the federal government's small-business agency could be up to this year and beyond.

Growing a Business

Trying to Win a Government Contract? Avoid These 3 Mistakes

Doing work for the federal government can help a small business grow, but figuring out how to secure a lucrative contract can be tricky.

Growing a Business

Senate Grills SBA Over Federal Contracts

Investigation finds small-business contracts might actually be going to larger companies.

Marketing

The Most Overlooked Market for Small Business

Small businesses don't often think of big businesses as possible clients. But for those that do, here's a new online tool that's designed to help entrepreneurs make big-biz sales.

Debt / Loans / Refinancing

How a Government Shutdown Could Affect Small Businesses

With the deadline to work out a deal on a 2011 budget fast approaching, small business owners find they have a lot at stake.

Starting a Business

Will New SBA Rules Give Women Entrepreneurs Their Due?

After a decade-long struggle, a new program to boost federal contracts among women-owned businesses kicked in. Will it work?

Marketing

SBA Fine-Tunes Rules for Disadvantaged Firms

New rules governing the SBA's 8(a) program went into effect this week. See if your business can benefit from the changes.

Thought Leaders

How to Win a Local Government Contract

Here are 4 ways for women-owned businesses to compete for lucrative opportunities--and not just on price.