Government Contracting
Big Business Wolves Pose in Small Biz Clothes
As federal agencies count every penny, big firms scoop up contracts meant for entrepreneurs. Read more
Getting Ready for the Fiscal Cliff
With major budget cuts looming, a defense contractor adopts a new strategy. Read more
On the Front Lines of Cybersecurity
The United States has essentially doubled-down on its cyberdefense spending--and much that funding is fueling the next generation of cybersecurity start-ups. Read more
Defense Contractors Brace for Federal Budget Cuts
Without a plan to reduce the deficit, the federal budget may be trimmed by $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years. That's bad news for defense contractors. Read more
Recent Government Contracting Articles
Small Businesses That Made the Mars Mission Possible
Talk about an untapped market. These businesses are making their mark 154 million miles from Earth. Read more
It's Getting Easier to Contract With the Government
The Obama administration this week announced a plan to pay the government's bills a lot quicker. Here's what it means to your business. Read more
How the SBA Can Help You Raise Money 
Karen Mills, who leads the U.S. Small Business Administration, explains what the government arm is doing to help entrepreneurs borrow now. Watch video
Powerful Leadership Lessons From a Veteran
There are few leadership training methods as proven as is serving in the miltary. Dawn Halfaker, founder and CEO of Halfaker and Associates, is a shining exa... Read more
Break Through to $1M in Federal Contracts
Studies show that teaming up with a prime contractor may be the fastest way to breach the seven-figure mark. Here's what you need to know. Read more
Where to Get Free Help For Your Business
Corporations, states and Uncle Sam offer loads of free help to women-owned businesses. Grab it and pull yourself up to the next level of growth. Read more
Who Really Gets Uncle Sam's Small Business Contracts
Three of every four "small business" contracts awarded by the U.S. government go to the likes of Apple, Chevron and GE. Read more
How to Get Rich on Government Work
For many female business owners, the shortest route to a million in revenues runs through Washington. Read more
Dawn Halfaker: Continuing to Serve
After losing a limb in leading a platoon through an ambush in Iraq, Halfaker transformed her life of service in the military into a life of service through e... Read more
Lessons Learned: A Veteran Owner's Battle Plan
Frank Campanaro, CEO of Trillacorpe Construction, steered his company through a 15-month investigation that almost put it out of business. Watch video
Would You Fire Someone for Talking to the Press?
A man exercises his right of free speech and gets fired. Read more
How I Opened an Office in a War Zone
Just months after assuming the role of CEO, Lisa Hogan went the extra 6,562 miles to accommodate her employees in Afghanistan. Read more
Frank Campanaro of Trillacorpe Construction
When Wall Street crashed and credit lines dried up, Campanaro relied on his military training to lead his company through the tough times. Read more
My Story: Theresa Alfaro Daytner of Daytner Construction Group
“From a very young age I knew that I wanted to be in charge and be the boss,” says Daytner. Her company provides general contracting and construction-man... Read more
America’s Fastest-Growing Government Services Company
Crystal Clear Technologies sells communications and technology systems to the Department of Defense. Read more
