Here's What You Should Know About Government Contracting Challenges and Opportunities – Infrastructure Act, Supply Chain, and Beyond You've undoubtedly faced challenges as a government contractor over the last few years, with supply chain chaos and upheavals in the labor…
Although federal contract spending slipped in 2021 to $645.5 billion from $686.1 billion in 2020, spending remains high compared to the years preceding 2020, and the industry is still booming — particularly in specific fields and with specific contractors. Learn who’s still…
Small businesses are an essential part of the U.S. economy. These companies employ a significant number of Americans and account for 99.9% of firms in the United States. If you’re considering starting a small business, or want to see the…
There are countless business zones in the United States with historic significance and small business opportunities. To help protect these areas and encourage small business growth, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) designation, currently…
Take the next step in federal contractor marketing with a business-to-government (B2G) contractor website. You may already have a commercial website but does your site have these features? Dedicated government-sector tab to highlight your services and abilities Up-to-date company profile,…
Capture federal buyer attention with a capability statement. Stand out as a federal contractor in 2022 with a document that includes these essential marketing features: Concise core capabilities Dynamic differentiators Comprehensive company data Clear competitor analysis Promising past performance…
As a small business, you can take advantage of a range of resources to help you to land federal contracts and grow your business. Part of our mission here at Rafael Marrero & Company is to help you understand how…
A Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) allows government agencies to align their individual needs and purchase contracts for services and goods from small businesses. One agency may spearhead the acquisition contract to achieve better pricing. So, how can a GWAC benefit…
What does it take to connect U.S. skilled workers with businesses in need of reliable employees? A U.S. Chamber study in 2021 showed that less than half of small businesses were able to find enough workers to fill all available…
According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses accounted for 99.0% of all businesses in the U.S. in 2019. To be considered a small business, companies must meet size standards and other qualifications set by the SBA. Who are Small Business…