Monthly Archives: September 2015

MAIL BAG: WHAT TO DO TO PREPARE FOR A SHUTDOWN

Loyal reader Darren Stevens writes, “My advertising firm has a federal contract.  Our program manager said not to worry about doing work during any shut down.  He promises we’ll be paid.  Will we?”  Very timely question, Mr. Stevens.  With the possibility of a shutdown it’s important not to become bewitched by customer promises.  Only work on “essential” contracts, or those Read more

IT’S 10:00 PM, DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR PRICE REDUCTIONS CLAUSE SAYS?

Most people reading this will say “no”.  Others will say “What’s the Price Reductions Clause?”  Both of those are bad answers that could potentially cost your firm millions.  You MUST know your Schedule contract compliance responsibilities.  Whether you’re new or need a refresher Federal Publications Seminars has you covered!  Plus, get Larry Allen, Jonathan Aronie and special guests that will both educate and entertain you while you get continuing ed credit.  What you learn in this class can save your firm a lot of money, time, and corporate heartache.  It truly is “the ounce of prevention”.

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WILL IT OR WON’T IT? PREDICTING A POSSIBLE GOVERNMENT SHUT-DOWN

The federal government runs out of money at midnight three weeks from today.  While not everyone is convinced that the government will shut down, the betting money says we’re headed for closure – and not the type contractors want.  Stan Collender, perhaps the single most knowledgeable person about the federal budget anywhere, currently pegs the chances of Read more