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Estimating on a Federal Construction Project

Generating accurate estimates is essential for any contractor. The only way to remain profitable is to have firm control of costs. Usually, when you run into cost overruns or delays, you can…

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First things first:  Creating an Intuitive Business Plan for the Federal Market

Not every Federal agency or geographic market is cut from the same cloth. When you’re deciding which contracting opportunities your 8(a) construction firm should target, it takes a lot of up-front

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2020 New SBA Small Business Regulations - Part 2

How will the new regulations reshape the Federal construction environment? Challenges to geographic growth, ease of developing joint ventures, and increased importance of subcontractor relationships…

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2020 New SBA Small Business Regulations - Part 1

Changes have come to SBA's Small Business program in 2020! New regulations and program changes were posted throughout the year (WOSB certification requirements) but the most significant changes for…

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Opportunity in the Federal Government abounds for Small Businesses

Opportunity in the Federal Government abounds for Small Businesses right now!  According to an article by Set-Aside Alert, contract dollars awarded to Small Business Prime Contractors have risen…

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The New 8(a) Eligibility Criteria - Why is this Important to Your Business?

The SBA recently published its final rule for economic disadvantaged criteria for the 8(a) program effective July 15, 2020.

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SBA Issues Final Rule-Changes for WOSB and EDWOSB Programs

SBA has significantly strengthened the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) programs by requiring SBA or 3rd party certifications…

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Now Is the Time for Federal 8(a) Construction

The Federal 8(a) Business Development program is in need of construction firms capable of qualifying for and performing millions of dollars of construction work NOW!

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Being successful in the federal 8(a) construction program

The Federal 8(a) construction program can be exciting, confusing at times, and profitable; but, in order to make it a success, you really have to create goals and have a solution-oriented mindset.…

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Develop 100’s of Millions in Federal Contracts for Your Tribal Nation

Wise investments made today that include successful diversification of Tribal Nation economic development opportunities will be key to a sustained and generational benefit for your members. When…

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