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12 Feb 2017
8(a) Certification – Who is Economically Disadvantaged

There are three general thresholds for being economically disadvantaged...

28 Jan 2017
8(a) Burden of Proof

With the Rule Changes published effective on March 14, 2011 the Burden of Proof was placed..

01 Jan 2017
SBA Form 413 – Personal Financial Statements

As part of our consulting practice we prepare reconsiderations to the SBA for failed 8(a) applicatio..

12 Dec 2016
8(a) Certification Qualification

The Federal Government spends approximately $6B annually with 8(a) construction firms. ..

21 Nov 2016
How to Apply for 8(a)

The 8(a) certification is for firms that are deemed by the SBA to be owned by individuals..

01 Nov 2016
In Case You Missed The Rule Changes That Took Place on March 14 2011 To The 8(a) Program

These rules open up the 8(a) Program by removing Retirement Accounts and other items from the Econom..

01 Nov 2016
GSA Schedule- 8(a) Certification

A GSA Schedule and 8(a) Certification is becoming the one-two punch of Federal Contracting...

20 Oct 2016
8(a) Construction vs. IT Consulting Marketing Differences

Today I wanted to illustrate the difference between where an 8(a) Construction firm and an 8(a)..

07 Oct 2016
8(a) Certification What We Do

8(a) Certification is a great starting point from which a small business may prosper...

02 Oct 2016
8(a) Certification 2000000 Stagnation

If we look at the pattern for firms that currently in year 8-9 in the program we see that the averag..

26 Sep 2016
Myths About 8(a) Certification-II

www.ez8a.com assists minority owned businesses in obtaining an 8(a) Certification from the U.S. Fede..

23 Sep 2016
Broker Dealers are Ineligible for 8(a) Certification

SBA Definition: FAR 124.08 “Brokers are ineligible to participate in the 8(a) BD program...

15 Sep 2016
8(a) Business Transformation

Companies that have under $1 million in annual revenue entering the 8(a) program are billing over $2..

12 Sep 2016
Withdrawals and Owner Compensation

Background Information – Economically Disadvantaged In order to be 8(a) certified the owner of the..

06 Sep 2016
8(a) Certification Importance

Getting an 8(a) Certification is a course altering event for most businesses...

06 Sep 2016
8(a) 70 percent Rule Current Presidents – Future Changes

In order for an 8(a) applicant firm to become certified the firm in most cases must not be affiliate..

06 Sep 2016
How to do 8(a) Federal Market Research

I get asked about 8(a) post award marketing and what kinds of tools are available to an 8(a) firm...

22 Aug 2016
What is the 8(a) Certification Program?

The 8(a) Program is a Small Business Administration program which intends to provide assistance to e..

16 Aug 2016
Do Not Let You Other Job Prevent Your 8(a) Certification

In order to apply for an 8(a) certification the applicant must be full-time dedicated to the applica..

18 Jul 2016
8(a) Certification – not just for Construction and IT

There are approximately 9,000 8(a) certified firms. Of these firms over 1,100 of these firms are IT ..

10 Jul 2016
8(a) Opportunities by State

The first two columns of the table below shows the number of 8(a) firms per state and the amount of ..

30 Jun 2016
Affiliated Entities and Their Effect on 8a Certification

Affiliated Entity – If one business concern or entity has the power to control another either dire..

26 Jun 2016
SBA 8a Net Income Calculation

The net income calculation that is done for the 8a certification can be slightly complicated at firs..

26 Jun 2016
SBA 8a Net Income Calculation-II

8a applicants we have been talking with recently have expressed concern that the 8a certification wi..

23 Jun 2016
Ez8a – 8a Who is Socially Disadvantaged?

8a Socially Disadvantaged Groups One of the largest hurdles for any business owner that would like t..

20 Jun 2016
8a Application – 70 percent Rules

The SBA has a concentration of business rule that is based upon OHA court precedence...

20 Jun 2016
8a Changes affecting Alaska Native Corporations the 800lb Gorilla of the 8a World

In 1971 Congress passed the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 13 Alaska Native Corporations were ..

20 Jun 2016
8a Certification Details

Getting an 8a certification is a course altering event for most businesses...

15 Jun 2016
Myths About 8a Certification

1.) Your company cannot get 8a certified if a close relative is currently 8a certified. ..

10 Jun 2016
Difference Between SDB and 8a

SDB – Small Disadvantaged Business On December 9, 2004, statutory authority to use the SDB price e..

09 Jun 2016
8a Firms Declining Numbers

Over the last 12 months the Federal government has awarded the least number of new 8a certifications..

01 Jun 2016
8a Application Program

Application Submittal The application is received by the Division of Program Certification and Eligi..

22 May 2016
8a Firms Assisting with FEMA Disaster Recovery

8a firms are often best equipped to help their neighbors when national disasters hit...

13 May 2016
Federal Contract Past Performance Appraisals

Many companies every year set the goal to break into the lucrative federal market space. ..

09 May 2016
2011 Fastest 50 – Fastest growing contractors in the DC Area and their SBA Certification Type

Rank Last Year Company Annual Growth Rate SBA Certification..

02 May 2016
Typical 8(a) Failure Pattern

The SBA reports that in 2013 the number of firms applying for 8(a) was 2,325. According to a Small B..

01 May 2016
8a certification – Timing Your Application

Small Business Administration (SBA) Certifications Deciding when to go forward with you 8a applicati..

29 Apr 2016
8(a) Potential for Success

As part of a firm’s 8(a) Application the SBA must determine that a firm is ready and will be succe..

22 Apr 2016
SBA 8(a) Interpretation of 70 percent Rule changed by OHA Appeal

In order for a company to become 8(a) certified, one of the requirements that must be met is to prov..

18 Apr 2016
Seven Potential 8a Marketing Advantages

A firm should assess the marketing advantages it has when going forward for an 8a certification. The..

17 Apr 2016
Obtaining Federal Contracts

Listed below are four common ways an 8a Certified firm is awarded contracts by the Federal Governmen..

15 Apr 2016
8a Certification for Construction Contractors

The Federal Government spends approximately $6B annually with 8(a) construction firms. This amount i..

07 Apr 2016
When Does A Company Need A Two-Year Waiver for 8a Certification?

The two basic factors for whether a two year waiver is required: 1. Has the applicant concern been i..

20 Mar 2016
8a Certification

The SBA 8a application lacks a list of clearly defined instructions from the SBA and has many pitfal..

02 Mar 2016
8a Construction Statistics

$112.4 Billion is the amount of Federal Spend for Construction for 2011 5% is the target spending fo..

03 Feb 2016
8a – GSA (combination)

Small Disadvantaged Businesses & 8a firms receive approximately $2.8 billion through the GSA Schedul..

06 Jan 2016
8a business development program Make it work for your firm

The goal of the nine year 8a business development program is to prepare a company that is both socia..

06 Jul 2016
Federal Consulting Services “Brief History” – Mobis

I talk to a lot of people and most people think the government marketplace is stagnate. Nothing coul..

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