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8a Magazine’s content is provided by the federal and state certification and contracting industry experts of ez8a, Advance GSA, Government Marketing, Advance 8a and Fedvital, as well as guest contributors that are at the top of their field. Active 8a Articles are designed to focus on the advantages a firm has after becoming 8a Certified by the SBA. While our articles highlight ways to utilize your 8a Certification, as well as stay in compliance with the SBA, further exploration of the subject matter or even issues that we have yet to discuss (or haven’t discussed in a while) may be at the top of your mind. Click ‘Ask An Expert’ to send a note directly to our resident Active 8a Expert, Mark Ryan. From there, Mark can help answer any questions your firm may have concerning how to make your 8a Certification work for you. Ask an Expert
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GSA Schedule Catalyzing Success: Advancing Women-Owned Small Businesses

With over 12 Million women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) in the United States, this demographic has experienced rapid growth and is having a significant impact on the small business.... View More
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Caucasian Female Applicants Now Have a Much Higher Rate of Success

MAJOR CHANGE: The recent decision on July 19, 2023, by the United States District for the Easter District of Tennessee, resulted in a change in the way the SBA determines Social Disadvantage for the 8(a).... View More
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HUBZone Certification is Better

There are many small businesses located in HUBZone counties that can greatly benefit from obtaining and then utilizing, a HUBZone Certification. With almost $4.5 Million in sales per.... View More
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Navigating the ASCEND BPA for Cloud Solutions

According to Laura Stanton, ITC's Assistant Commissioner, the recent update on September 10, 2024, highlights the Ascend Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), which is designed to.... View More
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Federal Contract Vehicles: A Pathway to Government Procurement Success

Federal Contract Vehicles play a pivotal role in ensuring fairness and efficiency in the federal procurement process. By providing streamlined avenues for purchasing goods and .... View More
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VA Contracts: A Path to Success for Veterans and Service-Disabled Veterans

With over Sixteen Million Veterans in the United States, the Veterans Benefits and Services Administration wields a significant annual budget of $302 Billion, ranking as the 7th largest spender.... View More
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Navigating GSA Schedule Contract: A Guide to GSA Schedule Application

Considering taking on the GSA Schedule application yourself? Here's a detailed guide to help you navigate the process.... View More
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Effectively Marketing an 8(a) Firm

Firms new to the SBA’s 8(a) BD Program must obtain initial federal sales as soon as possible. 8(a) firms have limited time in the program, and obtaining federal sales lays the groundwork for future.... View More
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Win from the Start!

In August 2013, American Express revealed in its study of small business owners who are active federal contractors that on average they had invested $128,000, spent 2.9 years with.... View More
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Unlocking GSA Contracts: Your Key to Federal Success

Navigating the complex world of government procurement may be difficult, particularly for companies looking to take advantage of the vast potential presented by federal contracts. One of the.... View More
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