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Read more about the changes affecting the SBA 8(a) certification program.

Buyers need to better understand the problem your company can solve rather than the roster list of services you offer.

If you have been successfully serving commercial, nonprofit, educational, or other clients, you may already have more relevant experience than you realize. Here's how to document, position, and build upon it.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has proposed significant changes to its small business size standards that could expand the number and size of companies eligible to compete for federal small business opportunities.

August 17, 2026 - Aventi Enterprises is seeking qualified digital marketing professionals and firms to respond to its Digital Marketing Services Request for Proposals (RFP). Proposals are due Friday, September 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

The updates, unveiled during the company's July 2026 Product Update webinar, represent the latest phase of Aventi's ongoing investment in technology to support businesses seeking sustainable contract growth.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the rulebook that governs how the federal government purchases goods and services, is undergoing its most significant overhaul in decades. The federal government spends more than $750 billion annually on contracts, and the FAR establishes the policies that agencies and contractors follow throughout the procurement process.

More than 100 local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community partners gathered for the Columbus City Schools (CCS) Summer Vendor Outreach Event to learn how to do business with one of Central Ohio's largest school districts.

Many growing businesses approach bidding reactively. They search random databases, rely on broad keyword alerts, or pursue opportunities simply because they are available. The objective is not to win just one contract, but to build a repeatable contract growth pipeline.

The strongest contracting businesses treat bidding like a strategic sales process, not a reactionary scramble. Here's how successful companies are building a smarter contracting pipeline.

At this stage, businesses are no longer small enough to operate informally, yet they are not large enough to have dedicated departments focused on business development, proposal management, finance, or operations. This creates significant execution gaps that make government contracting particularly difficult.

The “anti-DEI clause” has begun reshaping how businesses engage with the federal government

In recent months, the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program has undergone one of its most significant shifts in years. Increased scrutiny, enforcement actions, and tighter eligibility requirements have raised concerns among small businesses leading many to ask: Is the program still worth it?

While it does not result in an immediate contract award, an RFI plays a critical role in shaping future opportunities and positioning your business to win them.

For the second consecutive year, Aventi Enterprises is partnering with EPiC Learning Today to support small business growth through the Smashing Your Sales Goals Velocity Accelerator. The continued collaboration equips entrepreneurs with the skills needed to strengthen their sales performance while expanding their access to government and corporate contracting opportunities.

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that fundamentally alters the DBE program’s eligibility criteria. The key change removes the longstanding race- and gender-based presumptions previously used to classify individuals as socially and economically disadvantaged. As a result of the IFR, state UCPs are currently instructed to remove DBE participation goals from affected contracts until revisions under new standards are complete.

Summer programming under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) represents one of the most accessible entry points for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking workforce development contracts. WIOA requires that a significant portion of youth funding be dedicated to serving out-of-school and in-school youth, and summer employment and career exploration programs are a primary vehicle for meeting this mandate. WIOA summer programming contracts are typically re

The City of Columbus has announced the launch of its Small Regional Business Enterprise (SRBE) certification program.

The State of Texas no longer recognizes the TexasHUB certification in its traditional form. The long-standing program has been formally restructured and replaced with a new program called VetHUB, Veteran Heroes United in Business.

As 2026 unfolds, small businesses are operating in a markedly different environment than just a few years ago. Higher interest rates, cautious corporate spending, evolving public-sector procurement rules, and increased competition have shifted the definition of “growth.” Growth is no longer defined by speed or volume. Rather than chasing every opportunity, the businesses positioned to grow this year are concentrating on a few high-impact strategies that create stability and s