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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

SBA Boasts Biden-Harris Administration’s Progress in Small Business Lending with End-of-Year Capital Program Numbers

Just last week, ahead of the biggest shopping day of the year, Small Business Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced that the SBA delivered $50 billion in.... View More

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by Robin James
Tuesday, November 21st 2023

Inspiring WOSB Companies Succeeding with MAS Contracts

More companies hold the WOSB Certification than all the SBA Certifications and VA verifications held in total. Because there are so many WOSB companies, it can be difficult for new firms to.... View More

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by Emily Hatchel
Tuesday, November 14th 2023

Become Certified or Create a Powerful Marketing Strategy

Taking a look at the WOSB statistics for 2022, there were 14,382 WOSB firms conducting business with the federal government. These businesses generated $24.1 Billion in sales overall. As a.... View More

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by Mark Ryan
Tuesday, November 7th 2023

Get Found Using GSA Schedule

When a buyer makes a purchasing decision online in the private sector, you want your company to be front and center where that decision is being made. This could include.... View More

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by Emily Hatchel
Tuesday, October 31st 2023

Find Your Government Niche and Grow Your Company

There is currently a trend where small businesses are challenged to find enough employees to complete the current work they have slated and available. This has led to a reduction in the.... View More

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by Robin James
Tuesday, October 24th 2023

WOSB/EDWOSB Criteria

For 2024, if you would like to join one of the more than 90,000 firms in the US that have taken the step to become federally WOSB Certified, providing them with federal contracting and.... View More

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by Mark Ryan
Tuesday, October 17th 2023

How Long Does it Take for Sales to “Ramp Up” after Getting 8(a) Certified?

To preface 8(a) Ramp-up, it is important to remember that success is rarely achieved overnight, and is almost always the result of hard work, perseverance, and good strategy. With this in.... View More

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by Robin James
Tuesday, October 10th 2023

WOSB Businesses Achieving Success with GSA MSA Contracts

More people hold a WOSB Certification than any other SBA or VA certification combined. With so many WOSB businesses experiencing success, it can be challenging for new businesses to.... View More

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by Mark Ryan
Tuesday, October 3rd 2023

Update: Potential 8(a) Applicants and Currently Submitted 8(a) Applications

In accordance with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee's Decision in Ultima Servs. Corp. V. Department of Agriculture affecting the 8(a) Business Development.... View More

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by Robin James
Tuesday, September 19th 2023

Find Out: Women-Owned Small Business by State in Fiscal Year 2022

A WOSB Certification, which stands for Women-Owned Small Business, can be a fantastic tool for small woman-owned businesses looking to get government contracts. The Small Business.... View More

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