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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

GSA Sets a Record for Small Business Sales in 2022

Sales by small businesses to the GSA reached a record $14.5 billion in 2022. This increased 6% from GSA Small Business Sales in 2021 of $13.6 Billion.... View More

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by Emily Hatchel
Tuesday, September 5th 2023

Becoming GSA Compliant as a Growing Business

When launching a business into a new market, it is often said that making your first profitable sale is the most challenging. Many people I talk with will tell me that they registered in.... View More

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by Mark Ryan
Tuesday, August 29th 2023

The Benefits of HUBZone Certification Exceed Your Expectations

Many small businesses located in the HUBZone area can greatly benefit from obtaining and utilizing a HUBZone Certification. With over $1MM in sales, now might be a good time to.... View More

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by Mark Ryan
Tuesday, August 22nd 2023

The 8(a) Program Continues

The Small Business Administration is promoting its continued use as federal agencies seek for 8(a) and other socioeconomic small businesses to assist in fulfilling urgent mission requirements.... View More

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by Robin James
Tuesday, August 15th 2023

Fiscal Year 2022 Overview of the Scorecard of Small Business Procurement

The annual scorecard evaluates how successfully federal agencies accomplish their small business procurement objectives.... View More

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by Mark Ryan
Tuesday, August 8th 2023

Getting the Jump on Federal Buyers’ Digital Marketing – Identify Where Federal Buyers Conduct Market Research

Marketers in the private sector spend large sums of money purchasing digital ads, adwords and posting on social media, to get eyeballs on their.... View More

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by Mark Ryan
Tuesday, August 1st 2023

Joint Effort of the US GSA and SBA to Gain Access to More Federal Contracts

The 8(a) MAS Pool Initiative was unveiled by Administrators Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Robin Carnahan, head of the U.S. General.... View More

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by Robin James
Tuesday, July 25th 2023

SDVOSBs have Surpassed the 3% Target, Reaching 4.6% in 2022

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses have surpassed their 3% target, reaching 4.6% in 2022 This accomplishment amounts to $28.1 billion in procurement, which.... View More

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by Mark Ryan
Tuesday, July 18th 2023

How Do You Win Federal Contracts?

There are many elements that determine a small business’ potential in the federal marketplace. I will go over what I believe to be the most critical areas.... View More

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by Mark Ryan
Tuesday, July 11th 2023

Buck the Trend, Find Your Government Niche & Grow Your Company

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

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