Small business certifications expire or require recertification. A tracking approach.
The four main SBA small-business programs differ in who qualifies, how long status lasts and what contracting tools they offer. Here is a general side-by-side comparison.
The reps and certs section of a SAM.gov registration is easy to click through and costly to get wrong. Here is what each group of questions is for and why the answers must stay current.
The SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business program has two designations and applies to specific industries. Here is how WOSB and EDWOSB generally differ.
SDVOSB certification is now handled by the SBA through its VetCert program. Here is a general overview of what the designation means and how it is used.
The SBA’s 8(a) program offers business development support and contracting opportunities to eligible small firms. Here is a general look at how it is structured.
The HUBZone program connects federal contracting with economic development in underutilized areas. Here is how its location and residency requirements generally work.