Veteran Business Programs for SDVOSB and VOSB
United States Government Funds Veteran Business ProgramsThe federal government sets aside lower competition contract opportunities to encourage small business ownership among veterans. Currently, only 2.5 million U.S. businesses are veteran owned.In 2023, there are...
DUNS Number vs. UEI Number
Both of these numbers identify your business in the SAM registry, however, one number is no longer necessary. The Government phased out the use of the DUNS number in the SAM registry in April 2022. From that date forward, all businesses registering with SAM.gov are...
How can NAICS code changes in 2022 affect your business?
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...
International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day and what better way to celebrate than to acknowledge the importance of Women Owned Small Businesses. Select GCR feels that women owned businesses are a vital in the National economy and should be held in high regard. We are honored...
8a Minority Start Up Guide 2023
Download the FREE 8a Start Up Guide by Select GCRAre 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 8a...
SDVOSB & VOSB Start Up Guide 2023
Download the FREE SDVOSB & VOSB Start Up Guide by Select GCRAre you a U.S. Veteran 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...
WOSB Certification Requirements & Benefits Start Up Guide 2023
Download the WOSB Certification Requirements & Benefits Quickstart Guide Now!This 2023 WOSB Start Up Guide will help educate you on WOSB and how to get your certification. The U.S Government NEEDS Women Small Business Owners to bid on over $400 billion dollars in...
Increase in Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
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...
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...