Category: Certifications and GSA Scheduling Info
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The benefits of an SBA 8(a) Certification
The Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Certification Program is a powerful tool for small and disadvantaged businesses that opens a wealth of opportunities . Understanding and navigating this program offers access to exclusive government contracts and unique growth opportunities for eligible companies. What is the SBA 8(a) Certification? The 8(a) Certification is a program by…
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Business Certifications: Know Your Listener
In a recent talk, CFR & Associates highlighted the complexity and importance of business certifications for different organizations. In our years of experience working with various organizations and businesses, we’ve observed a recurring theme: many companies are in the dark about which certifications are relevant to their specific situations. This understanding, or rather the lack…
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What does the last week of the federal government’s contracting cycle look like?
One of the more interesting facets of the government , in particular, government contracting is the funding cycle. The federal government’s fiscal year runs from October 1 of one calendar year through September 30 of the next year. The federal government has by Friday night, 1159 EST or 2059 PST to use the funding. After…
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Now that you’re seriously considering pursuing government contracting, let’s get your certifications
In the last blog, we looked at all of the certifications. Today, let’s look at how to get them. The federal ones are relatively easy. For the overall Small Business (SB) certification, it is simply a declaration in the System for Award Management (SAM) registration. This is a self-certifying certification and requires no documentation. Be…
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Certified, Now What?
Many times I have heard people say, I spent all the time, effort, energy and money to get certified, but I never got anything as a result of that. I am sure they are telling the truth. Getting certifications is a difficult and time consuming process, but they are well worth it if you know…