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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. Aspiring 8a Articles are designed to focus on the advantages a firm can realize by pursuing the SBA’s 8a Certification. While our articles highlight different aspects of the certification process, 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 Aspiring 8a Expert, Todd Luttenegger. From there, Todd can help answer any questions your firm may have concerning the 8a Certification process. Ask an Expert
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Clearer Path to 8(a) Success for Service-Disabled Veteran and Handicap Applicants

MAJOR CHANGE: The SBA's method for determining Social Disadvantage in 8(a) applications has changed following last year’s United States District Court decision on July 19, 2023.... View More
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Introducing Your Small Business to the Federal Market

The potential of a small business in the federal market depends on many different factors. Let’s talk about how those components come together. View More
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Leverage 8(a) and GSA for Federal Marketplace Growth

Washington Technology publishes its ‘Fast 50’ list each year, featuring the fastest-growing firms in the Federal IT sector. According to Washington Technology's annual.... View More
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Your Small Business Has Full Potential

For seasoned, socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners who have been in operation for at least two years or more, and are eager to increase their presence in the.... View More
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The Benefits of Obtaining the 8(a) Certification Outweigh the Costs

For most businesses, the advantages of earning the 8(a) Certification outweigh the costs. Here are the twelve main advantages that come with holding an 8(a) Certification.... View More
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HUBZone Certification: Unlocking Successful Federal Sales

An estimated 4,600 current HUBZone Small Businesses are sharing $17.5 Billion per year in annual federal sales. This translates into $3.8 Million in federal sales per year which puts the.... View More
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Getting Ready for 8(a) Approval Before Applying

When a prospective 8(a) firm considers putting together an application, the firm should also be strategically planning what it will do after receiving its 8(a) Certification.... View More
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Successful Businesses Thrive with 8(a) Certification: Here is Why

The federal government has a unique way of doing business with small, disadvantaged entrepreneurs through its 8(a) BD Program. While less than 6,500 of the millions of businesses in the.... View More
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8(a) Program Benefits: Unlocking Government Contracting Success

The 8(a) BD Program, established by the Small Business Administration (SBA), offers a unique opportunity for small disadvantaged businesses to compete for federal contracts. With its.... View More
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Boosting Opportunities for Small Disadvantaged Businesses

The US Administration's efforts to consistently surpass targets for federal contracting funds given to Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs) and dedication to expanding opportunity for.... View More
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