To say the odds are stacked against small businesses targeting federal government contracts can be an understatement. At times, it can resemble a storybook version of David vs. Goliath.
Some of the standard challenges that pester all government contractors are lack of education and understanding of small business programs, lack of time and resources, extended long sales cycles and procurement red tape. So when small businesses manage to beat these odds, they definitely deserve recognition. Keep reading →
When is a small business not a small business? When it’s a large business. Confused? So is Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.).