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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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The Five Key Points to Boost Your Company's WOSB Federal Sales

Obtaining certification as a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) creates significant advantages to small businesses seeking government contracts. It facilitates woman-owned.... View More
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Small Businesses Continue to Succeed with GSA Schedules

GSA Schedule has a proven track record of helping small businesses succeed. More than $2.8 billion was awarded to small businesses by GSA in.... View More
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Small Businesses Advance Through GSA Schedule

Although not the only contracting vehicle available, the GSA Schedule is the most effective method of federal procurement. Most GSA contractors�about 80% of them�are small.... View More
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Steps to Securing Your GSA Schedule Contract

Considering taking on the GSA Schedule application yourself? Here's a detailed guide to help you navigate the process. Not every business can afford the $6-$25K fees that consulting firms.... View More
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8(a) + GSA Schedule: Unlocking Sales Growth

Many may not realize that while there are roughly 5,800 8(a) firms sharing more than $27 Billion in annual sales—averaging about $4.7 Million per firm—there exists a distinct subset of 1,400.... View More
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Know How to Achieve Success in 8(a) with Under Two Years in Business

The firm's potential to fulfill federal contracts is a crucial component of the 8(a) Certification. It is intended so that by doing this, novice companies won't win contracts that are so huge that they.... View More
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Increasing Small Business Sales with a GSA Schedule

A GSA Schedule is an unfunded agreement that enables the government to acquire products or services from a vendor at a predetermined cost. Unfunded contracts are those where.... View More
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Fueling Small Business Success through GSA & HUBZone

In today’s competitive federal contracting landscape, small businesses must leverage every available tool to gain an edge. Two valuable assets are the General Services Administration (GSA).... View More
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GSA Schedule Success: Stand Out and Increase WOSB Revenue

As the number of Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certifications continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly challenging for new WOSB firms to differentiate themselves. One effective.... View More
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GSA Schedules: Your Gateway to Efficient Government Purchasing

A GSA Schedule is a contract that enables government organizations to buy products or services at pre-negotiated prices from authorized vendors. Because these contracts are.... View More
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