Category Archives: Finance

Funding that Needs Needs; Needs that Need Funding

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Brian

Want to understand the government acquisitions world? Ponder the title of this post. The goverment has many programs, for which the metric of success is that they spend money on-time and on-target. Simply look like a target, apply in the … Continue reading →

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Starting a Web Business

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Brian

Starting an web business with $12 grand. I don’t believe costs have ever been the problem. If and when a person decides to do something, they can do it. I’m afraid to add it up anymore, but if I add … Continue reading →

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College Financial Aid is a Zero-sum Game

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Brian

My daughter and I got a nice letter from the state she’s attending college in. “You’ve been approved for a $2150 state grant assistance.” Yea! That felt really good. I got on the phone and asked the college if they’d … Continue reading →

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FAFSA, EFC, and Taxes

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Brian

This blog entry has been moved and updated to the Increa Technology Wiki. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution. They’re terms any parent sending a kid to college knows very well. … Continue reading →

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Get Out of My Knickers

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Brian

I read Jonathon S. Aronie’s commentary in the March 20, 2006 issue of Federal Computer Weekly: Has anyone noticed that it has become more difficult to be a vendor on the General Services Administration schedule contracts lately? … [A] client … Continue reading →

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