As the owner of a small business, you may qualify for specific SBA programs based on a variety of factors. Review the information below and determine which programs could apply to you or your geographic place of business.
HUBZone Certification
The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. These preferences go to small businesses ...
8(a) Business Development
New 8(a) Business Development Regulations have been issued. In order to help small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the market place, the SBA created the 8(a) Business Development Program. The following article discusses what...
Small Business Certification
Before you can begin business with the government your business must obtain the proper certifications. Small business certifications are like professional certifications; they document a special capability or status that will help...
Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program
Latest News Release: February 1, 2011 – SBA Expands Access to Federal Contracting Opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses Memo from the Administrator On October 7, 2010, the U.S. Small Business Administration...
Veteran & Service-Disabled Veteran Owned
If you are a veteran or a service-disabled veteran, you have several options to choose from when starting your business. As a small business owner, you are continuing to serve America. To help you get started and locate government...
Native Americans
Resources for Native Americans If you are a Native American seeking a certification for your small business, look no further than the Indian Affairs’ Division of Economic Development. The Division of Economic Development...
Alaskan Owned Corporations
Indian reservations and Alaska Native Villages suffer from some of the worst poverty in this country, with unemployment levels in excess of 60%. For example, a recent federal study found that the area of the country with the lowest...
Native Hawaiian Owned Corporations
Contracting with the government is a clever way to expand your business and as well as target market. Anyone who owns their own business and is interested in doing business with the government is encouraged to utilize the resources...
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Federal Business Opportunities
If you are ready to bid on federal contracts, there are a couple of ways to get started. One is to submit your business profile to a database that federal agencies use to locate contractors. This approach is like sending your resume to a company, hoping to find a job. The other method is to research existing opportunities using resources made available by the federal government.
To send your business's "resume" to the government, register a business profile with Central Contractor Registration, or CCR. CCR is a database that federal agencies use to learn about prospective vendors. Agencies can search for your business based on any number of factors, including capabilities, size, location, experience and ownership. It is very important to be registered in the CCR and to keep your business profile up-to-date.
For federal business opportunities in particular, you should visit FedBizOpps: Federal Business Opportunities. Federal agencies use this site to communicate their buying requirements to potential suppliers. All federal contract solicitations with a value of at least $25,000 are published on FedBizOpps. Government agencies publish the solicitations on FedBizOpps, and provide detailed information on how and when vendors should respond.
Federal Business Opportunities
If you are ready to bid on federal contracts, there are a couple of ways to get started. One is to submit your business profile to a database that federal agencies use to locate contractors. This approach is like sending your resume to a company, hoping to find a job. The other method is to research existing opportunities using resources made available by the federal government.
To send your business's "resume" to the government, register a business profile with Central Contractor Registration, or CCR. CCR is a database that federal agencies use to learn about prospective vendors. Agencies can search for your business based on any number of factors, including capabilities, size, location, experience and ownership. It is very important to be registered in the CCR and to keep your business profile up-to-date.
For federal business opportunities in particular, you should visit FedBizOpps: Federal Business Opportunities. Federal agencies use this site to communicate their buying requirements to potential suppliers. All federal contract solicitations with a value of at least $25,000 are published on FedBizOpps. Government agencies publish the solicitations on FedBizOpps, and provide detailed information on how and when vendors should respond.