WASHINGTON DC, October 12, 2006 - A newly launched
federal government Web site, Business.gov, provides business owners
with a one-stop resource that searches the federal government
agencies that regulate or serve businesses for compliance information
or resources.
The Web site makes it easier to find information
on taxes, immigration laws, workplace safety, environmental requirements
and other regulations that can present challenges for small and
mid-sized businesses.
"The Business Gateway Initiative through
Business.gov is an important part of the President's vision of
helping American businesses by providing a one-stop portal for
federal resources," said Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) E-Gov Administrator Karen Evans. "Business.gov is the
Official Business Link to the U.S. Government and is a continuation
of agencies working together to improve services to citizens and
businesses through technology."
"The end goal of Business.gov is to cut
through the red tape and make it easier for businesses to do business,"
said SBA Administrator Steven C. Preston. "This Web site
will help streamline access to information and reduce federal
compliance barriers to helping businesses save time and money."
Business.gov will direct businesses to the best
sources, reduce compliance barriers and help avoid costly mistakes,
allowing them to continue to contribute to the American economy
and their communities. Business.gov is managed by the U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA) in a partnership with 21 other federal
agencies and is part of the President's Management Agenda.
"The new Business.gov Web site will increase
regulatory compliance among businesses, particularly small businesses,
while simultaneously reducing the time and effort spent in meeting
those requirements," said William Kovacs, Vice President,
Environment, Technology & Regulatory Affairs, U.S. Chamber
of Commerce.
Andrew Langer, Manager of Regulatory Policy,
National Federation of Independent Businesses added, "Business.gov
is an essential tool in the move to make the regulatory process
more understandable and accessible. It will serve the twin purposes
of increasing compliance and reducing the burdens faced by America's
businesses."
Small firms with fewer than 500 employees represent
99.7% of all businesses. These firms spend 45% more per employee
than larger companies to comply with federal regulations including
taxes and environmental requirements, according to the SBA.
Originally launched in 2004, Business.gov initially
provided information on starting, growing and managing a small
business. The new compliance focus is designed to better meet
the needs of the business community.
News Release:
INTERNET ADDRESS: www.business.gov
CONTACT: Dennis Byrne, 202.205.6567
govdennis.byrne@sba.gov
ALT. CONTACT: Caitlin Martin, 703.207.0933 Ext.106
cmartin@jdgcommunications.com
Business.gov, the official business link to the
U.S. Government, is managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration
(SBA) in a partnership with 21 other federal agencies. This partnership,
known as Business Gateway, is a Presidential E-government initiative
that provides a single access point to government services and
information to help the nation's businesses with their operations.
