Thomas Sullivan


Small-Business Watchdog Resigns

By Angus Loten |  Oct 13, 2008

After seven years of fighting federal rules, Thomas Sullivan steps down as chief council of the SBA's advocacy office.  Read story

Researchers Decry Census Funding Cuts

Aug 20, 2007

Entrepreneurship researchers are urging lawmakers to reconsider proposed federal funding cuts that would eliminate surveys of the nation's small businesse...  Read story

Best Friends In D.C.: In the Agencies

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

Officials who control the agenda--and the money.  Read story

Broader Wheelchair Access Rules Proposed

By Allen P. Roberts Jr. |  Sep 1, 2005

The changes considered could affect every business in America.  Read story

Broader Wheelchair Access Rules Proposed

By Allen P. Roberts Jr.

The changes considered could affect every business in America.  Read story

Entrepreneurs Identify Bad Rules

By Angus Loten |  Jan 11, 2008

More than 80 federal regulations have been recommended for review, a government watchdog reports.  Read story

Feds Strengthen RegFlex Act

By Angus Loten |  Dec 17, 2007

A new bill requires agencies to gauge the indirect impact of regulations on small firms.  Read story

Bad Rules Sought for Review

By Michael Gadd |  Sep 23, 2008

The SBA advocacy office is seeking bids for a list of faulty small-business regulations.  Read story

D.C. Contact List

By Clay Risen |  Feb 1, 2006

They're busy folks, but here's where to find them.  Read story

Self-Employment Up for Women and Ethnic Groups

By Carole Matthews

December 6, 2004 --Between 1979 and 2003 the number of self-employed women, blacks and Latinos has risen sharply, according to a report re...  Read story

Briefing: May 2003

By Inc Staff |  May 1, 2003

Businesses want a say in rewriting regulations, companies fatten their marketing budgets, and leaders receive tips fit for a queen.  Read story

New Bill Aims to Make Compliance Easier for Small Biz

By Rod Kurtz

Sept. 29, 2004 -- Small business has always found it difficult to work with big government. But a new piece of legislation now under revi...  Read story

Home-Based Sole Proprietors Generate $102 Billion in Revenue

By Melanie Brooks |  Jun 6, 2006

Such business owners make less on average, but have higher return on revenues, according to a new study.  Read story

Hazardous Waste Rules Eased

By Kelly Faircloth |  Oct 9, 2008

The move aims at encouraging small businesses to recycle industrial by-products.  Read story

Report: Owners Spared Billions in Regulatory Costs

Feb 26, 2007

Feb. 26, 2007 -- Legislation requiring federal agencies to consider the impact of proposed regulations on small businesses saved owners a...  Read story

Reg-Flex Act Paying Off

By Alexandra Zendrian |  Mar 7, 2008

Small businesses saved billions in compliance costs last year, a federal watchdog says.  Read story

Questionable Rules Named

By Alexandra Zendrian |  Feb 28, 2008

The SBA Office of Advocacy has proposed ten small-business regulations for review under the Reg-Flex Act.  Read story

Energy Bill Passed by House

By Jonathan Steiman |  Apr 26, 2005

April 26, 2005 --The House of Representatives passed an energy bill on Thursday that increases energy reliability, but favors the establis...  Read story

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