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Reporting on supplier diversity.

Working coverage of certifications, corporate procurement, federal contracting, financing, and the operators making each work for diverse-owned businesses. Every piece checked against primary sources.

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Guide

Guide · 9 min

Professional services [SDVOSB certification](/guides/sdvosb/) guide

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification gives consulting firms access to set-aside contracts across VA, DoD, and civilian agencies. The verification process through …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 8 min

How to maintain your [SDVOSB certification](/guides/sdvosb/) after the initial grant

Getting SDVOSB certified is the hard part. Keeping it requires annual attestations, prompt reporting of ownership changes, and understanding which agency's rules …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 7 min

How to sell to VA National Cemetery Administration as a diverse small business

VA National Cemetery Administration is a major federal buyer with $500M annually in annual procurement. This guide covers how diverse small businesses …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 7 min

How to sell to Veterans Health Administration as a diverse small business

Veterans Health Administration is a major federal buyer with $25B annually in annual procurement. This guide covers how diverse small businesses get …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 7 min

How to sell to Veterans Benefits Administration as a diverse small business

Veterans Benefits Administration is a major federal buyer with $1B annually in annual procurement. This guide covers how diverse small businesses get …

· Mario Bailey

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