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06, 2011
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05, 2011
What is the US Treasury Going To Do?
The U.S. Treasury is scheduled to stop stimulating the economy in June, 2011 through the purchase of U.S. Treasuries. They will have completed a record stimulation by purchasing $600 billion by that point. What will happen if this stimulus suddenly stops?
Some think the stock market might drop after being “artificially” supported by the Treasury. Others […]
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05, 2011
Women-Owned Small Businesses can Begin Taking Steps to Participate in the new Federal Contracting Program
The new Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program will be fully implemented over the next few months. This program will provide greater access to federal contracting opportunities. Check out www.sba.gov/wosb for more information.
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04, 2011
Congress Repeals Expansion of 1099 Reporting
According to Carr, Riggs, & Ingram, CPA’s, last year, congress passed legislation that would expand the mandatory filing of Form 1099. The provisions to do so were found in last year’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), and the Small Business Jobs Act (SBJA). What would you call a bill that would streamline the […]
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04, 2011
What Happens to Your Money If Your Bank Fails?
We could speculate, but it is probably better to go right to the source for the answers. Here’s a link to the FDIC explanation of coverage for you. Give us a call if you have any questions.
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04, 2011
Construction Material Prices Jump 2 Percent in March
Construction material prices had the largest monthly increase since July, 2008. Oil prices rose 14.8% in the month of March. Iron and steel prices also rose steeply during the month. According to the Associated Builders & Contractors’ economist, construction materials rose 4 percent over the past three months. Construction materials rose 6.9% over the past […]
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04, 2011
Effect of Government Shutdown on the SBA Surety Bond Program
In the event of a shutdown of the Federal Government at midnight on April 8, 2011, please be advised that the processing of applications and claims in the Prior Approval Surety Bond Guarantee Program, and the processing of claims in the Preferred Surety Bond (PSB) Guarantee Program, will be suspended for the duration of the […]
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04, 2011
The Government is picking your pocket again!
Ask today to have your representative or senator co-sponsor H.R. 674 and S. 164 to repeal an unfair and unwarranted withholding mandate.
In Less Than 40 Weeks, Federal, State, and Local Governments will be Forced to Withhold 3% From Every Payment to Contractors for Taxes! This withholding will often exceed the total tax liability for the […]
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03, 2011
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02, 2011
Build buildings by building relationships
Have you noticed how many difficulties in construction relate to broken relationships rather than poor construction?. At the heart of so many heated matters is a personality conflict. The pain is revealed in all the letter writing and posturing. Often, one who may feel he was not treated with respect now demands respect in the […]