8a/Minority-Owned Archives

How can NAICS code changes in 2022 effect your business?

Mar 14, 2023 | 8a/Minority-Owned, Government Contracts, Press

Just like the HUBZone map, NAICS codes change every 5 years. This review of NAICS codes ensures relevance, accuracy, and timeliness of the classification. The review happens over the course of a couple years. The committees considers public recommendations as well as...

8a Minority Start Up Guide 2023

Mar 7, 2023 | 8a/Minority-Owned, Government Contracts

Download the FREE 8a Start Up Guide by Select GCR Are you a minority and own a small business? Did you know that you could qualify for set aside contracts within the Federal Government? You can be on your way to increased revenue and exponential growth. Download our...

Minority-Owned Businesses: How to Get Government Contracts

Jan 3, 2023 | 8a/Minority-Owned, Government Contracts

For minority-owned contractors, government contracts for minorities are available through certain federal certifications. The certification required for government minority contracts is an 8a certification. The easiest government contracts to win are 8a government...

5 Steps to Obtaining Federal Government Contracts for your Small Business

Dec 4, 2022 | 8a/Minority-Owned, Government Contracts, HUBZone, SAM Registration, SDVOSV & VOSB/Veteran-Owned, VOSB, WOSB/Women-Owned

Obtaining Federal Government contracts for your small business is the best way to exponential growth. The U.S Federal Government is the world’s #1 customer for small businesses. They purchase a wide range of products and services in both small and large quantities...

What Are Set Aside Contracts?

Oct 3, 2022 | 8a/Minority-Owned, Government Contracts, HUBZone, SDVOSV & VOSB/Veteran-Owned, VOSB, WOSB/Women-Owned

Set Aside Contracts Set aside contracts are contracts that must be given to small businesses registered with SAM. Most contracts are awarded to businesses that have socio-economic certification. Certifications such as Women Owned Small Business, Veteran and Service...

8a Certification: What Is It, and How Does It Help Minority-Owned Businesses?

Jun 9, 2022 | 8a/Minority-Owned, Government Contracts

When it comes to understanding 8a (Minority Owned Small Business) certification, many questions surround what it is, how it works, how it helps, and how to apply.This article answers all those questions and more: What is 8a certification? Top 8a certification...