SmallGovCon Week In Review: September 28 – October 2, 2015

The fiscal year has ended and a potential government shutdown was avoided…for now. As we jump into October, we look forward to cooler temperatures, football games, and fall festivities. Of course we haven’t forgotten that it is Friday, which means that it is time for the latest and greatest in government contracting.

This week’s SmallGovCon Week In Review includes stories on the end of the fiscal year, a hefty settlement for improper inflation of labor hours, some tips on improving your contracting experience and more.

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SmallGovCon’s 500th Post: Thank You, Readers

Last week, SmallGovCon hit a milestone: the 500th post since the blog began publication in May 2012.

At the beginning, I wondered whether anyone would pay attention to a blog focusing exclusively on legal issues of interest to small government contractors.  I don’t wonder anymore.  According to Google Analytics, several hundred readers visit SmallGovCon each weekday–sometimes, many more than that.  Even if it weren’t for Google’s metrics, I would know that SmallGovCon has filled an important information gap from the comments I receive whenever I am on the road at industry events.  Many people I meet for the first time don’t know me yet, but they do know SmallGovCon.

I have been fortunate to write for a bright, articulate audience of contractors and industry professionals.  Yes, that means you.  So whether you are a first-time reader or long-time follower, thank you for reading SmallGovCon.  A blog is nothing without its readers, and I am honored–and humbled–to be read by you.

Free GovCon Books And Webinars: Celebrating One Year Of SmallGovCon

If it’s fall, it must be birthday season: my daughter recently turned two, my son is approaching one year old, and Father Time will come for me again on November 21.  SmallGovCon has passed its one-year mark, too, and we are celebrating with a free book and webinar giveaway (I figured my readers would prefer that to the pink bubble wands that were such a hit at my daughter’s party).

Here’s how it works: just click this link and tell us a little bit about yourself (after all, we can’t give you free stuff if we don’t know who you are).

In mid-October, we will randomly select six readers to receive free copies of The Small Business Guide to Government Contracts.  Two other readers will receive free one-hour webinars on government contracts legal topics near and dear to their hearts.

You don’t have to be a client of my law firm to enter–just a SmallGovCon reader.  So click the link and enter, and thank you for reading SmallGovCon!