You’ve registered on SAM.gov. You’ve gotten your SDVOSB verification through VetCert. Now what? This is where most veteran business owners stall. The federal contracting world is massive, and figuring out which contracts to pursue first can feel overwhelming. There are hundreds of thousands of opportunities posted every year across dozens of agencies, and the terminology … Read more
If you’re a veteran looking into government contracting, you’ve probably seen two acronyms come up over and over. SDVOSB and VOSB. They sound similar, and both involve veteran-owned businesses. But they’re not the same thing, and the difference has a direct impact on how much money your business can make. Here’s what each one means, … Read more
If you want to win government contracts as a veteran-owned business, your first step isn’t finding contracts or writing proposals. It’s registering on SAM.gov. SAM.gov — the System for Award Management — is the federal government’s official database of businesses eligible to receive contracts. If you’re not registered in SAM, you don’t exist to the … Read more
VA disability compensation is one of the most valuable financial benefits available to veterans — and one of the most misunderstood when it comes to taxes. Here’s exactly what you need to know so you’re not leaving money on the table or making costly mistakes. VA Disability Compensation Is Not Taxable The most important thing … Read more
The idea that you need money to start a business is one of the most damaging myths in entrepreneurship. Veterans especially have access to resources, networks, and funding programs that make starting a business with little to no capital genuinely achievable. Here’s how to do it. Start with What You Know The fastest path to … Read more
The federal government is required by law to set aside contracts specifically for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Billions of dollars in contracts every year — and most veterans have never heard of the program. If you have a service-connected disability rating from the VA, you may be sitting on one of the most powerful business … Read more