Late is late. All government contractors know the rule. Submissions must be received by the Agency at the time indicated, or else risk being excluded. Still, as we start the
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The SBA’s Proposed Expansion of the Mentor-Protégé Program Marches On – Is Your Small Business Prepared?
Ready or not . . . here it comes. Is your small business ready for the challenge of the SBA’s proposed expansion of the Mentor-Protege Program?
The Mentor-Protégé
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Contractor Update: How to Own and Control Your Small Business
Today we review more evidence reminding small business owners to get their house in order when it comes to questions of “ownership and control” in the eyes of the Small
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Back-to-Back: U.S. Government Again Meets Small Business Contracting Goals
Is your small business doing all that it can to position itself in the Federal marketplace? The Small Business Administration recently confirmed that there are literally billions of dollars on
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Your 8(a) Application Was Denied – Here’s What To Do Next
Small businesses seeking the unique advantages associated with the 8(a) business development program must apply directly with the SBA. The application process covers a wide-range of subjects related to the
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Coming Soon: WOSB Sole Source Contracts
Women-Owned Small Businesses, rejoice!
The SBA issued a proposed rule that would give contracting officers the authority to award sole source contracts to Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically
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The SBA 8(a) Program’s Sliding Scale of Social Disadvantage
The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program offers substantial and unique opportunities for small businesses. However, and not surprisingly, access to the 8(a) program is offered to only a limited category
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SBA Disqualifies 8(a) Small Business Based on Too Close Ties
There are unprecedented opportunities for small businesses in today’s federal marketplace. But what can you do if your business is losing contracts to another business that you do not believe
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SBA Proposes to Expand the Mentor-Protégé Program to Include All Small Businesses, Not Just 8(a) Small Businesses
Yesterday, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued new proposed rules that could dramatically change the landscape for small businesses, as well as large federal contractors that team with small business
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Small Business Resolutions You Can (and Should) Keep
As the calendar turns to February, many of us have already let slide our personal resolutions for the New Year. However, even if you’ve already forgotten what the inside of
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