Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Greetings from Gloria - April 2011

Greetings!

What is happening in your world? I hope you are seeing the fruits of your labors-and if you are serious about being successful in federal contracting, you are planning for a very busy, non-stop rest of the federal fiscal year (through September 30). I know this makes for a crazy summer, but having work is better than not having work, right?

Speaking of work: Do you know an organized person who is looking for a new job with a dynamic organization? We are looking for the right person to join our team here in Columbia MD. I'd be happy to fill you in on the details, just send a resume to me and why you would want to work here.

I'm off to Kansas City next week, looking forward to speaking at both the Department of Energy Annual Conference and the Women Construction Owners and Executives Conference. Please say hello if you are at either event! The month of May has more travel dates to North Carolina and Miami too. If you would like a memorable speaker for your conference, let me know. If I cannot make it, I promise to refer you to other wonderful, energetic speakers!

Here's to your success!

Gloria Berthold Larkin
President, TargetGov
1-866-579-1346

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Breaking News!!!

A victory for business: the Senate voted yesterday to repeal the expanded Form 1099 requirement. The bill now goes to the President, who has stated his intent to sign the repeal into law. Beginning in 2012, businesses would have been required to file 1099 forms for all payments of $600 or more for goods and services annually. The bill also repeals additional reporting requirements for rental properties. WIPP has worked diligently to repeal these requirements since the law passed. This is a victory for all business owners. To read WIPP's statement on this vote, click here.
We have been busy--as are all the savvy contractors positioning themselves for the floodgates opening when the budget is approved. Yes, there will be cuts, but $380 billion or more will be spent between now and the fiscal year end: Sept 30. Postpone those vacation plans, you will be working overtime this summer to respond to RFPs and win bids!

And finally, check out this Wall Street Journal article (http://money.msn.com/top-stocks/post.aspx?post=9b1a7403-2b85-4e49-8b33-382238c319ec), I was honored to be included in the story, even if it was about cuts in the budget.

Here's to your success!

Best Regards,

Gloria Berthold Larkin

President, TargetGov
1-866-579-1346