Why Construction Firms Need to Rethink the SBA 8(a) Program
Recent SBA rule changes regarding social disadvantage eligibility have expanded access to the 8(a) Business Development program. Under the updated guidelines, eligibility relies on proving individual social disadvantage through narrative evidence of past discrimination, opening the door for a broader range of business owners, including non-traditional applicants, who can demonstrate past economic or social barriers. […]
10 Year 8(a) Milestones – What to Track for with an 8(a) Certification
Back in college, I joined the rowing club. Since we didn’t have a formal coach, we relied on older students to teach us the ropes. Early on, I got frustrated because we struggled to “set” the boat, keeping the racing shell balanced so it didn’t rock back and forth, which makes rowing significantly harder. About […]
Our New World Order of 8(a) Annual Reviews: Palantir, and the End of Patience
As a current member of the 8(a) BD Program, you have come to know the “working” rules of the annual review process. I have been assisting firms with their renewals for over two decades, the veracity of this process for you has been tied directly to your revenue. How 8(a) Annual Reviews Worked in the […]
