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Can a Small Business really hope to compete for federal government contracts? The Federal Government is required to reward a certain amount of its contract to small businesses. In fact, last year the Federal government awarded 25% of its contracts to small businesses. In 2018 the U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the Federal government… Continue reading How To Obtain Your First Federal Contract- Part 1

Be Prepared For Dynamic Changes We can all agree that 2020 was a year of unprecedented changes. The good news is that the  United States Government will be marching forward and this means that government contractors will always be in high demand. However, there are going to be certain rules and regulations that are going… Continue reading Government Contracting Strategies For Small Businesses – Part 1

Remember Registration With The SAM Directory Is The Vital First Step SAM stands for System Award Management. To do any business with the federal government, you must register your business in the System for Award Management directory. The government will not hire any type of business (large or small) that has not registered in SAM. … Continue reading How To Master Government Presentations For Small Businesses

The most important decision when starting a business is deciding what type of business entity best suits your needs. The business entity you choose can have serious consequences regarding liability and taxation. This article will help you better understand your options by comparing two of the most popular choices. What is a business entity? One… Continue reading Which is the best business for you, corporation or LLC?

Being a government contractor can be extremely lucrative. However, you should have a strong understanding of government procedures and processes. We will name some things that all contractors should be aware of in order to be successful.  Contracting Officers  The Federal Government always conducts any kind of procurement business through contracting officers. These contracting officers have… Continue reading Recommendations On How To Work With The Government

Small Businesses Are Given Special Consideration When It Comes To Government Contracts  In many markets, small businesses are often outcompeted by larger organizations that often have access to almost unlimited resources. This set aside actually might increase a small business’s chances of winning a lucrative bid.  The federal government is required to set aside at… Continue reading Diversity In Government Contracting

2020 Was Quite Unpredictable  The past year was certainly quite a ride. Many businesses had to suffer some very unexpected hard times. This type of roller coaster marketplace is one of the reasons that registering for the SAM directory in 2021 is a very smart move.  The Coronavirus has changed almost every aspect of life in the… Continue reading Why Your Business Should Register For SAM In 2021

Get The Bid Package  After you have ascertained the government contract that you want to bid on, it is important to contact the agency and request a bid package. This package is also often called the solicitation package.  After you receive the package, review it carefully. Find out what the purchasing office is wanting to buy… Continue reading How To Get Government Construction Contracts Part- 2

Government Contracts Can Be Very Lucrative For Small Businesses  The United States government issues 500 billion dollars in federal contracts on a yearly basis. They also set aside 23 billion dollars specifically for small businesses. However, many small businesses find the process of winning government contracts daunting and give up before even really trying.   Sam… Continue reading Federal Government Compliance For Small Businesses Part 1

Just like every other industry, the pandemic has had a profound effect on the government contracting industry. However, government contracting still can promise a profitable future for small businesses. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 has provided a large amount of funding for many government programs, including the military. This allowed for $500 billion dollars to be used for new… Continue reading Government Contracting Trends For Small Businesses In 2021