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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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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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GSA Schedules Set to Expand Fourfold Under Executive Order 14234: A Major Shift in Federal Procurement

On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14234, titled “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement," signaling a monumental shift in federal purchasing.... 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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Unlock Federal Success: GSA Schedule is Your Storefront

Discover how a GSA Schedule can become your federal storefront, unlocking new opportunities for working with the government. Let's explore the significance of having a GSA Schedule and why..... View More
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Winning Government Contracts: GSA eBuy Advantage

Exploring how GSA Solicitations and the GSA eBuy system can create a significant advantage for GSA contract holders in the federal space is what we will explore today.... 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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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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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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Successful 8(a) Program: A Look at Facilities Support Services

While the 8(a) BD Program is often associated with Construction and Information Technology, a significant industry has emerged as a major winner in recent years, Facilities Support Services. Over the .... View More
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Significance of GSA Schedules for Federal Buyers

Many advantages make Federal Buyers seek out firms with GSA Schedule Contracts. The reason for this is that in many purchasing situations, GSA Schedule provides, bar none, the best.... View More
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