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July Small Business Advocate
The Office of Advocacy has released the latest edition of its newsletter, “The Small Business Advocate,” Vol. 39,…
New FAR Council Rule Limits Federal Acquisition from Chinese Providers
On Friday, July 10, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) council, alongside the Department of Defense and the…
June Small Business Advocate
The Office of Advocacy has released the latest edition of its newsletter, “The Small Business Advocate,” Vol. 39,…
Resources for Small Businesses in Response to the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
Updated January 21, 2020, 2:30pm ET
The Office of Advocacy will share small business resources and information…
May Small Business Advocate
The Office of Advocacy has released the latest edition of its newsletter, “The Small Business Advocate,” Vol. 39,…
Regulatory Burden Reduced for Small Businesses in FY 2019
The Office of Advocacy’s efforts at monitoring federal agency compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)…
IRS Treatment of PPP Loan Proceeds Imposes Unexpected Costs
By Charles Jeane, Assistant Chief Counsel
On April 30, the IRS released Notice 2020-32, which
provides guidance…
DOL Requests Online Feedback on Opening America’s Workplaces
The
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) invites small business and workers to
participate in the DOL’s “Opening…
Early Reports Show Deep and Immediate Effects of COVID-19 on Small Business
By
Elisabeth Newcomb, Regulatory Economist
The
economic effects of COVID-19 have been historic, though effects…
April Small Business Advocate
The Office of Advocacy has released the latest edition of its newsletter, "The Small Business Advocate,” Vol. 39,…