Business Formation

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Forming a business marks the start of a challenging and potentially prosperous adventure for would-be entrepreneurs. As a first step, business founders should familiarize themselves with the issues and considerations involved in selecting a business entity, entering into business agreements, hiring employees and understanding the municipal, state and federal laws that regulate their business.

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  • Rule - Business Development Program Regulation Changes; Tribal Consultation

    Small Business Administration
    Rule
    Business Development Program Regulation Changes; Tribal Consultation
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    33980-33981 [2011-14156]
    SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 13 CFR Part 124 [Docket No. SBA-2011-0013] 8(a) Business Development Program Regulation Changes; Tribal Consultation AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). ACTION: Notice; correction. SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) published a document in the Federal Register on Friday, May 13, 2011, concerning 8(a) Business Development Program Regulation Changes; Tribal Consultation. SBA announced holding tribal consultation meetings to discuss the... [read document]
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  • Proposed Rule - Small Business Size Standards: Transportation and Warehousing

    Small Business Administration
    Proposed Rule
    Small Business Size Standards:
    Transportation and Warehousing
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    27935-27952 [2011-11717]
    SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 13 CFR Part 121 RIN 3245-AG08 Small Business Size Standards: Transportation and Warehousing AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes to increase small business size standards for 22 industries in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Sector 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing. As part of its ongoing initiative to review all size standards, SBA has evaluated... [read document]
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  • Rule - 8(a) Business Development Program Regulation Changes: Tribal Consultation Meetings

    Small Business Administration
    Rule
    8(a) Business Development Program Regulation Changes:
    Tribal Consultation Meetings
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    27859-27860 [2011-11712]
    SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 13 CFR Part 124 [Docket No.: SBA-2011-0013] 8(a) Business Development Program Regulation Changes; Tribal Consultation AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Notice of tribal consultation meetings; request for comments. SUMMARY: On February 11, 2011, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or Agency) published a final rule in the Federal Register making changes to the regulations governing the section 8(a) Business Development (BD) program. SBA... [read document]
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  • Proposed Rule - Small Business Size Standards; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

    Small Business Administration
    Proposed Rule
    Small Business Size Standards; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
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    27952 [2011-11707]
    SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 13 CFR Part 121 RIN 3245-AG07 Small Business Size Standards: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of extension of comment period. SUMMARY: On March 16, 2011, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or Agency) proposed to increase small business size standards for 35 industries and one sub-industry in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Sector 54,... [read document]
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  • Proposed Rule - Meetings: Small Business Jobs Act Tour; Selected Provisions Having an Effect on ...

    Small Business Administration
    Proposed Rule
    Meetings:
    Small Business Jobs Act Tour; Selected Provisions Having an Effect on Government Contracting; Correction
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    26948-26949 [2011-10921]
    SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 13 CFR Parts 121, 124, 125, 126 and 127 [Docket No. SBA-2011-006] Small Business Jobs Act Tour: Selected Provisions Having an Effect on Government Contracting AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) ACTION: Notice of public meetings; correction. SUMMARY: The Small Business Administration (SBA) published a document in the Federal Register on Friday, March 25, 2011, concerning the Small Business Act Tour: Selected Provisions Having an Effect on Government... [read document]
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