UPCOMING SEMINARS-PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PTAP) PTAP-EDI: Your Key to Government Business, August 1, 1996. Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Enterprise Center, 4031 University Dr., 2nd Floor-Training Room, Fairfax, Virginia, Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm. The federal government is committed to use Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for its procurement and acquisition transactions. The seminar provides information for small businesses on how to use EDI to compete for government contracts. Topics of discussion will include: an introduction to EDI terms and concepts, an overview of the government EDI systems, FACNET, explanation of the components of a complete EDI system, EDI implementation considerations for a small business, and how to effectively use EDI to do business with the government. The cost for this seminar is $25.00 if prepaid, or $30 at door. To register please call the SBDC at (703)277-7700 or Fax (703)277-7722. PTAP-SBIR Proposal Preparation, August 6, 1996. Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Enterprise Center, 4031 University Dr., 2nd Floor-Training Room, Fairfax, Virginia, Time: 6:30 to 9:30pm. This seminar will be presented by John A. Davis of JADE Research Corporation. The Federal government offers grant money to small businesses for performing research. In order to receive such grants, small businesses must have a thorough understanding of the SBIR process and be capable of writing a winning proposal. This seminar will give you a good overview of the SBIR program and all its related areas. The cost for this seminar is $25.00 if prepaid, or $30 at door. To register please call the SBDC at (703)277-7700 or Fax (703)277-7722. PTAP-Introduction to Contracting With The Federal Government, August 15, 1996. Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Enterprise Center, 4031 University Dr, 2nd Floor-Training Room, Fairfax, Va. Time: 6:30-9:30pm. The speaker for this class will be Gerald Francis. This class is an introduction to the Federal procurement process and its regulations. The focus is on businesses that are developing a marketing program that targets the Federal government as a prospective buyer. The fee for this seminar is $25.00 if prepaid, $30 at door. For registration or more information please call the SBDC at (703)277-7700. NEW! Best Accounting Practices For Government Contractors, August 22, 1996. Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Enterprise Center, 2nd Floor-Training Room, 4031 University Dr, Fairfax, Virginia, Time: 6:30 to 9:30pm. This seminar is designed for the new business owner and their accountant. Emphasis is on setting up the necessary accounting system that will meet (1) the business's managerial needs as it grows and (2) the Government's requirements and expectations. Main topics will include cost accounting structure alternatives and options, the chart of accounts, indirect cost structures and rates, accounting for particular types of costs, and common problem areas and how to avoid them. The discussion leader, David L. Cotton, CPA, CFE, is managing partner of Cotton & Company, Certified Public Accountants. The cost of this seminar is $25.00 if prepaid, or $30 at door. To register please call the SBDC at (703)277-7700 or Fax (703)277-7722. PTAP-Acquisition Reform Act: Past, Present & Future, August 27, 1996. Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Enterprise Center, 4031 University Dr., 2nd Floor-Training Room, Fairfax, Virginia, Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm. This is an awareness seminar that will discuss the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (FASA). Topics of discussion will include: FASA changes and new procedures, an overview of certain titles, Simplified Acquisition Threshold, small business and socioeconomic laws, commercial items, and FACNET. The seminar will be presented by James Harper from Business Management Research Associates, Inc. of Fairfax, Virginia. The cost for this seminar is $25 (pre-paid) and $30.00 at-the-door. To register please call the SBDC at (703)277-7700 or Fax (703)277-7722.

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