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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 2,1996 PSA#1692UPCOMING SEMINARS: PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PTAP)
Introduction to Contracting with the Federal Government, October 3,
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 if prepaid, or $30 at the door. For
registration or more information please call the SBDC at (703)277-7700.
Best Accounting Practices For Government Contractors, October 9, 1996.
Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Enterprise Center, 4031
University Dr, 2nd Floor-Training Room, Fairfax, VA. 6:30-9:30pm. This
seminar is designed for the new business owner and his/her 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, 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 if
prepaid or $30 at the door. For registration or more information please
call the SBDC at (703)277-7700. NEW! Enhanced Business Through Credit
Card Implementation, October 17, 1996. Procurement Technical Assistance
Program, Enterprise Center, 4031 University Dr, 2nd Floor-Training
Room, Fairfax, VA. Time: 6:30-9:30pm. The federal government's
long-range goal, as mandated by FASA, is to convert all acquisition and
procurement activities to electronic commerce. This course will provide
information to small businesses on how to secure cost-effective and
reliable credit card acceptance services. In addition, topics such as
credit card fraud and theft protection will be covered. Participants
may also receive a list of IMPAC credit card holders at those
government agencies where the instructor has been able to obtain such
listings. The instructor for this course will be Jane Kusic, president
of Quantum Financial, Inc. The cost of this seminar is $25 if prepaid,
or $30 at the door. To register please call the SBDC at (703)277-7700
or Fax (703)277-7722. Marketing To The General Services Administration,
October 21, 1996. Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Enterprise
Center, 4031 University Dr., 2nd Floor-Training Room, Fairfax, VA.
Time: 6:30-9:30pm. This seminar will address specific information for
small businesses about the GSA, its procedures, programs, and services.
The seminar will contain an overview of available resources and
services, along with marketing techniques and strategies for marketing
GSA and other agencies. The instructor for this class will be Shaunta
Dudley of the GSA Office of Enterprise Development. The cost of this
seminar is $25 if prepaid, or $30 at the door. To register please call
the SBDC at (703)277-7700 or Fax (703)277-7722. Acquisition Reform
Act: Past, Present & Future, October 22, 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 if prepaid, or $30
at the door. To register please call the SBDC at (703)277-7700 or Fax
(703)277-7722. Responding to RFPs, October 30, 1996. Procurement
Technical Assistance Program, Enterprise Center, 4031 University Dr.,
2nd Floor-Training Room, Fairfax, Virginia, Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm. This
training course is designed to provide familiarity with the contents of
a Federal Government Request for Proposal, guide the student throughout
the steps required to understand the RFP, and prepare and submit a
compliant and winning proposal. This course is being presented by Irene
Lugenbeel of PCS, Inc. The cost of this seminar is $25 if prepaid, or
$30 at the door. To register please call the SBDC at (703)277-7700 or
Fax (703)277-7722. Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0665 19961001\SP-0001.MSC)
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