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2025 Government Contracting Trends: Why Socio-Economic Certifications Are Crucial for Small Businesses

2025 Government Contracting Trends: Why Socio-Economic Certifications Are Crucial for Small Businesses

As we step into 2025, the landscape of government contracting is poised for significant transformation. For small business owners, staying ahead of these changes is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge. One of the most impactful shifts…
Joint Ventures Can Now Access Socio-Economic Set-Aside Opportunities in eBuy

Joint Ventures Can Now Access Socio-Economic Set-Aside Opportunities in eBuy: What This Means for Government Contractors

The government contracting landscape has taken a progressive step forward with a pivotal update from eBuy, the General Services Administration’s (GSA) online procurement platform. Joint Ventures (JVs) will now have the ability to see and…
Maximizing Your Socio-Economic Certifications

Maximizing Your Socio-Economic Certifications: Strategies to Stand Out Beyond the Status

Securing a socio-economic certification like Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or HUBZone can feel like a major accomplishment—and it is. These certifications open doors to exclusive…
Adapting to Change: How to Qualify for the SBA’s 8(a) Program Amid New Stringent Guidelines
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Adapting to Change: How to Qualify for the SBA’s 8(a) Program Amid New Stringent Guidelines

In a significant shake-up to a long-standing federal program designed to support minority-owned businesses, a recent judicial ruling has declared a key provision of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development program…
Navigating the SBA’s Proposed Rule for Consistency in Socio-Economic Certifications

Navigating the SBA’s Proposed Rule for Consistency in Socio-Economic Certifications

As any small business federal contractor can tell you, the labyrinth of regulations set forth by the Small Business Administration (SBA) can often be a source of frustration, primarily due to inconsistencies across various programs. While on…
Small Businesses Excelling in Government Contracting: Agencies Set Records in 2023

Small Businesses Excelling in Government Contracting: Record Setting 2023

In an era marked by economic fluctuations and uncertainties, the steadfast growth and participation of small businesses in government contracting provide a beacon of stability and opportunity. The fiscal year 2023 stands out as a record-breaking…