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Government Contracting
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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
My Story: William Wheeler of Veteran Corps of America
Doing whatever it takes to do things right Read more
How to Take Advantage of New Federal Contracting Rules for Women-Owned Businesses
A decade in the making, the Small Business Administration finally put in place rules for its women-owned small business federal contract program. Here's how ... Read more
How One Female Entrepreneur Goes After Federal Contracts
Government work already makes up the bulk of Theresa Daytner's construction business. Now she's pursuing new federal contracts targeting female entrepreneurs. Read more
A Piece of the Government Pie
Here's how one entrepreneur built her business from one employee to 250 employees using your tax dollars. Read more
How to Benefit From Government Cutbacks
Government spending cuts will be painful, but private businesses could still see growth opportunities. Read more
An SBDC for First-Time Federal Contractors
The District of Columbia Small Business Development Center helps business owners save time and avoid frustration when applying for federal contracts. Read more
How to Break Into the Green Energy Business
As the international race to efficiently use renewable energy escalates, more money is being thrown at making green energy widely available. Here's how to br... Read more
How to Work With Government Contract Consultants
In tough economic times, competition for government contracts heats up. Here's how working with a consultant can give you an advantage to land a huge deal. Read more
Two Ways to Win More Federal Contracts
Small firms that pair up or subcontract win 50 percent more federal contracts, says a new study. Read more
The Way I Work: Lani Hay of Lanmark Technology
Government contractor Lani Hay spends her days meeting with politicians, partying with celebrities, and advising the military. Read more
A Supplier of Film Extras Now Trains Military Troops
Jamie Arundell-Latshaw's company Lexicon Consulting creates mock villages to help train troops who are headed overseas. Read more
America's Fastest-Growing Government Contractor
Growing 16,636 percent in three years, Luke & Associates staffs Army- and Air Force–base hospitals and clinics with doctors and nurses. Read more
Government Falls Short of Small Business Contracting Goals
Small firms won a record amount in government contracts last year, but it wasn't enough to reach a target set by Congress. Read more
Why It's Time to Revamp the SBIR
A federal program meant to foster innovation seems to benefit only a select-few companies that are very good at winning grants. Read more
Why We Need More Funding for Big Science
Research and development done under the auspices of agencies such as the NIH, NASA, and DARPA has seeded America's entrepreneurial economy for decades. It wo... Read more
How to Get Certified as a Veteran-Owned Business
Acknowledging your status as a veteran could give you an advantage in the business world. Here's how. Read more
How to Get Certified as a Minority-Owned Business
Having a minority-owned business certification can help you tap into a bevy of public and private sector programs. Here’s how to apply. Read more
How to Become a Certified Woman-Owned Business
Becoming certified as a Women Business Enterprise can help your company pursue new business opportunities. Read more
Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Lexicon Consulting
How one California company prepares members of the armed forces for the linguistic and cultural hurdles of overseas combat. Read more
4 Tips for Bidding on Your First Government Contract
Advice from experts on how a small business can qualify for a government contract. Read more
New NASA Policy Opens Up Space Market
With NASA's plans to privatize the launch of manned flights, companies -- including SpaceX -- are starting their engines. Read more
Winning a Government Contract
Though billions of stimulus fund dollars are being allocated for government contracts, many small business owners are still unaware of how to strategically w... Read more
Public Access to Contracting Data Disputed
The SBA and the ASBL go head-to-head on the public availability of federal contracting data. Read more
How to Become a Government Contractor
An entrepreneur's step-by-step guide to federal contracting. Read more
NASA Awards Small Business Contracts
The space agency is providing $38 million to boost innovation at smaller tech firms. Read more
Feds Short on Contract Target
Only three federal agencies met all their small-business contracting goals last year, the SBA reports. Read more
The Business of Iraq
A lot of American contractors have done very well during the Iraq war. What happens if it ends? Read more
DOI Contracts Miscoded
Investigators find $5.7 million in small-business contracts went to Home Depot, Dell and other corporate giants. Read more
Tips on Landing Fed Contracts
The National Defense Industrial Association will host a two-day conference in Michigan next month aimed at helping entrepreneurs do business with the governm... Read more
