Government Contracts
News and Articles About Government Contracts
Growth Strategies ![Catherine Clifford]()
U.S. Federal Spending at Small Businesses Misses Mark. Again.
The Small Business Administration releases its scorecard measuring federal procurement in fiscal year 2012.
Growth Strategies ![Catherine Clifford]()
Women Entrepreneurs Can Win Larger Contracts Through SBA Set-Aside Program
A ruling from the Small Business Administration lifts the cap on federal contracts set aside for women-owned small businesses.
Make More Happen ![Catherine Clifford]()
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.
Growth Strategies ![Catherine Clifford]()
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.
Growth Strategies ![Jason Fell]()
Senate Grills SBA Over Federal Contracts
Investigation finds small-business contracts might actually be going to larger companies.
Marketing Bootcamp ![Carol Tice]()
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.
Starting a Business ![Diana Ransom]()
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.
Growth Strategies ![Carol Tice]()
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?
Marketing Bootcamp ![Mikal E. Belicove]()
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.
Entrepreneurs
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.