The way forward lies in developing a mutual understanding of our respective values and cultures in lieu of fighting wars by using...

“THE NEW YORK TIMES” “The thanks comes across as shallow, disconnected, a reflexive offering from people who, while meaning well, have no...

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION “The audit will be led by the SBA’s Office of General Contracting and Business Development, beginning with...

“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “It is necessary to establish a written policy and procedure disclosing time keeping practices to government...

“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” By Kristina Messner  “Growth stories are made up of talent, capabilities, customer relevance, partnerships, and...

“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “ There are no industry average indirect rates in federal government contracting because there are wide...

‘WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” By Elizabeth Harr “ Among 445 government contractors, we found three key findings that your  business can use to...

PLEASE CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE “THE HILL” By Jim Jones – Vietnam Combat Veteran, Idaho Attorney General (1983-1991) and 12 Year Justice On...

Vermillion River Valley, Hastings, Minnesota (click the link and then the pic for close-up views) https://www.flickr.com/photos/odyssey...

I am a Vietnam Veteran and former federal contracts manager, who has been in the VA Health Care System for 19 years. History and...

“ MILITARY.COM ” By Blake Stilwall “Poolaw would become the U.S. military’s most decorated veteran, serving in World War II, the Korean...

“BREAKING DEFENSE” By Jeff Kojac   “Both have disadvantages in some fields and extraordinary potential in others. Traditional firms need...

“DEFENSE NEWS” By Jen Judson “Four  Silicon Valley technology executives from major companies  are joining the U.S Army Reserve as...

“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “A good rule of thumb is to consider every proposal as if it were under TINA compliance whether or not you...

“Nerdwallet” by Andy Rosen “ Key takeaways “Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code lets businesses write off assets immediately rather...

CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE EDITOR’S NOTE: As we enter yet another foreign war entanglement in the Middle East, please keep in mind what the...

The Highway 61 bridge replacement over the Mississippi at Hastings. MN. An exemplary infrastructure project and the longest pre-stressed...

“ MILITARY.COM ” By Mae Anderson , Associated Press “The place that many start is the Small Business Administration, which offers a...

“MILITARY TIMES” By Blake Stillwell “Veterans are quickly becoming a bigger part of the American population. We now make up slightly more...

“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “It is always best to look at negotiations from a win/win perspective. Be honest and forthright during the...