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Guide · 7 min

SBA Mentor-Protege Program: how to find a mentor and what you actually get

The SBA All Small Mentor-Protege Program lets any size-standard-eligible small business form a joint venture with a large company to compete for …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 8 min

Supplier development programs: how corporations grow their diverse supplier base

Supplier development programs reduce total cost of ownership by 8–15% over three years as diverse suppliers scale. Here is how the best …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 9 min

When the 8(a) mentor-protege joint venture actually makes sense

The 8(a) mentor-protege program lets a small 8(a) firm joint venture with a large business mentor and bid on contracts the small …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 8 min

What is the SBA mentor-protege program?

The SBA All Small Mentor-Protege Program pairs small businesses with larger, more experienced businesses for technical, financial, and management assistance. The key …

· Mario Bailey

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