Another Increase in Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors!That’s right, the minimum wage for Federal contractors is increasing again. The Biden administration singed an executive order on January 1, 2023, which increased the minimum wage to $16.20 per hour. It was only...
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2022 Economic Census
As of 1/31/2023, the 2022 Economic Census has begun. For those who don’t know what the economic census is, let's explain. The census is the collection of business data to understand American business and the economy. This happens every 5 years, specifically in years...
A Guide to the SAM Renewal Process
If you want to do business with the federal government, it is necessary to register within the System for Award Management (SAM). Is it time to renew your SAM registration? Or are you unsure how often SAM registration must be renewed? In this article, we discuss the...
HUBZone Map is Changing for Certified Small Businesses
ATTENTION!! The HUBZone Map is Changing!Effective July 1, 2023What does this mean for your HUBZone certified business? Once eligible businesses may no longer be eligible to hold a HUBZone certification as of July 1, 2023. As of that date, any business who is no longer...
Steps to register for a Sam.gov Login
Registering for a SAM.gov login is more complex than you would expect. They added a multipoint verification step for all SAM.gov login to increase their security into the website. You have to create a Login.gov account in addition to a SAM.gov login. Also as of April...
Minority-Owned Businesses: How to Get 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...
When will processing start for SBA SDVOSB Certification?
Starting on January 9, 2023, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will completely take over Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business certifications (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business certifications (VOSB). They will process SBA SDVOSB certifications,...
SDVOSB & VOSB Certification | Requirements and Benefits
Requirements and Benefits of a VOSB Certification If you’re a former armed-forces service member seeking to establish a successful small business after your service has ended, the VOSB Certification may be exactly what your business needs. With advances in technology...
5 Steps to Obtaining Federal Government Contracts for your Small Business
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...
SAM Registration Guide: How to Get Federal Grants & Contracts for Your Business
Utilize this SAM Registration Guide. Give us call us if you have any questions. The US General Services Administration (GSA) runs a system called the Systems for Award Management (SAM) that is 100% FREE to use. SAM is an online, comprehensive application used by...
Thanksgiving Traditions
During the holiday season, most of us tend to contemplate life. What our family and friends mean to us. How thankful we are for the people in our lives, for what we have earned, and for what we have achieved. It is a time of reflection and a time of consideration. We...
What is Veterans Day and why is it important?
What is Veterans Day and why is it important? Veterans Day is a celebration of the end of World War II. November 11, 1918, marks the day the fighting stopped for “the war to end all wars”. According to the VA’s website, the cease fire between the Allied Nations and...
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