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EPISODE · May 19, 2025 · 17 MIN

Are You Even in the Game? What It Takes to Qualify for Small Business Certifications

from Winning Government Contracts · host Rick Porterfield

🎧 Episode Summary:Just listening won’t land you contracts—action does. In this episode, Rick challenges you to step up and stop waiting. Want to grow your business? The #1 way to do it is by making the U.S. Government your customer.Small business certifications like 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone open doors to powerful contracting opportunities. But do you qualify?Rick breaks down the common qualifications, including ownership, control, net worth limits, citizenship, and more. He also clears up common misconceptions and gives practical tips for checking your eligibility today.💡 What You’ll Learn:Why certified small businesses are 9x more likely to hit $1M in revenueWhat “small business” really means by SBA standardsOwnership, control, and citizenship requirementsNet worth limits—and what doesn’t count against themHow to check if you're in a HUBZoneWhy action beats perfection—every time🔗 Resources & Links:➡️ Visit: www.WinningGovernmentContracts.com 📬 Check out our books on Amazon Click below: The Sole Source AdvantageWriting Proposals for Government Contracts📣 Support the Show:✅ Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share with other business owners ready to grow.🔥 Quote of the Episode:“It is not the critic who counts… The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena… who strives valiantly… who spends himself in a worthy cause.” — Theodore Roosevelt

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🎧 Episode Summary: Just listening won’t land you contracts—action does. In this episode, Rick challenges you to step up and stop waiting. Want to grow your business? The #1 way to do it is by making the U.S. Government your customer. Small business certifications like 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone open doors to powerful contracting opportunities. But do you qualify? Rick breaks down the common qualifications, including ownership, control, net worth limits, citizenship, and more. He also cle...

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