Three Cheers for the Intrepid...but Validate First
4/3/2006   When Googling is Not Enough: A company called me up, sweaty but triumphant from heavy-duty Googling. They wanted validation. (Don't we all?) In this case it was not to be, though deserved.

The Businesswoman's Advantage
4/2/2006   Links with US woman-owned firms bring a competitive edge: The US federal government provides contracting preferences to woman-owned small businesses. On contracts not completely reserved (or “set aside”) for small businesses, US government buyers must give a 12% price preference to responsible, responsive small business.

The Buy American Six-Pack for Construction
4/2/2006   Ever watch a hardened summer construction crew and wish you could get a six-pack of core strength without hauling rebar or doing situps? This article gives you the technical muscle to identify and wrestle with the six most likely situations involving the Buy American Act and construction projects that can affect Canadian firms.

Small Business Means Big Business
4/2/2006   The US federal government provides contracting preferences to American small businesses. On contracts not completely reserved (or "set aside") for small businesses, US government buyers must give a 12% price preference to responsible, responsive small business.

Buy American: Not What You Thought
4/2/2006   The Buy American Act often lets Canadians sell...if you know the rules.