Government Contracts
What's Ahead for the SBA in 2013
A look at what the federal government's small-business agency could be up to this year and beyond.
Trying to Win a Government Contract? Avoid These 3 Mistakes
Doing work for the federal government can help a small business grow, but figuring out how to secure a lucrative contract can be tricky.
Senate Grills SBA Over Federal Contracts
Investigation finds small-business contracts might actually be going to larger companies.
The Most Overlooked Market for Small Business
Small businesses don't often think of big businesses as possible clients. But for those that do, here's a new online tool that's designed to help entrepreneurs make big-biz sales.
How a Government Shutdown Could Affect Small Businesses
With the deadline to work out a deal on a 2011 budget fast approaching, small business owners find they have a lot at stake.
Will New SBA Rules Give Women Entrepreneurs Their Due?
After a decade-long struggle, a new program to boost federal contracts among women-owned businesses kicked in. Will it work?
SBA Fine-Tunes Rules for Disadvantaged Firms
New rules governing the SBA's 8(a) program went into effect this week. See if your business can benefit from the changes.
How to Win a Local Government Contract
Here are 4 ways for women-owned businesses to compete for lucrative opportunities--and not just on price.