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Runway SBIR Reauthorization Virtual Info Session
Join us virtually at the next Runway: Small Business Engagement Series event, Course Correcting for the Evolving SBIR Environment. This session…
The SBA Just Launched a New Tool You Can’t Afford to Ignore
You may have heard recently that the SBA replaced its aging Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) tool, a move that…
Financial Freedom Comes at a Price! It’s Your Wrap Rate
Are you confidently pricing your services for government contracts—or are you flying blind? If you’ve ever worried whether your pricing…
Conveying Competency: The Importance of First Impressions
When a client is assigned to me through our CRM, one of the first things I look at is their…
AAPI Enterprise Empowerment MWBE Certification Initiative
Starting 5/1/25 through 6/13/25, all applicants will have the option of working with a free business advisory service center to…
CMMC Level 2: Understanding CUI Assessment Requirements
In December 2024, the 48 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Rule went into effect. This made CMMC LVL 2 certification…
Federal vs. State vs. Local Contracting Opportunities: What’s the Difference?
The answer? It’s complicated. When I started working as a procurement counselor, I was surprised by how many small businesses…
From Concept to Compliance: the Origins of CMMC
Some vendors believe that the federal requirement to have established the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification began in 2016 with Defense…
