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When Are You Considered "Self-Employed"?
You're generally classified as self-employed if you are in business for yourself, carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor or independent contractor, or own a part-time business in addition to your ...
Read More About How to Become (And Stay) Self-Employed, According to the Law
As a veteran, you never really leave the service of our country. I know – I’m a veteran, too. Once you are no longer actively serving, however, becoming a government contractor is a great way to serve the government community in a different capacity. In ...
Read More About For Veteran-owned Businesses: Government Contracting Advice
Are you a contractor bidding on work that requires a surety bond? Do you have questions about what a surety bond is, why you might need one, and how to get one?
If so, SBA may be able to help.
SBA guarantees surety bonds for small contractors that might not ...
Read More About SBA Surety Bonds, Pt. 1: What’s A Surety Bond, and When Do I Need One?
How do you describe your business to the world? What words sum up your brand identity and what you have to offer? Are you clearly explaining your business value?
It takes a little time and thought to get your marketing message right, which is why so many small ...
Read More About 7 Tips for Getting Your Marketing Message Right
SBA does NOT provide grants for starting and expanding a business.
Government grants are funded by your tax dollars and, therefore, require very stringent compliance and reporting measures to ensure the money is well spent. As you can imagine, grants are ...
Read More About Facts About Government Grants
You may believe that the size determination on your government procurement or sale is incorrect.
Perhaps someone else has forwarded a size protest to you.
Whatever the source, a size protest is a serious matter. And recourse is available. As the contracting ...
Read More About Size Protest Guidelines