Why Join?

It’s a simple answer.  We have been working with small businesses in various capacities.  Our experiences concluded those small businesses; 8a, non-8a, GSA schedule holders etc, all have the same issues: there is no place to find quality teaming partners.  It is critical for small businesses to have teaming partners to potentially win government contracts.  A high quality, reputable, teaming partner is invaluable. 

Ten Reasons you need to Join 8aportgov.com

1. Potential to increase your revenue through teaming agreements & sub contractor opportunities.

2. Be part of a community, which is the first of its’ kind, where the focus is on small quality businesses where every member has a common goal of thriving and growing a successful small business.

3. If you are large corporation or institution, become a sponsor as show your commitment as an advocate for the small business. As a large corporation or institution, your business knowledge and industry expertise can be invaluable to the small business by training them or by providing content so that the small business becomes a more effective partner and subcontractor for the large business.

4. Strength in numbers by leveraging other small businesses to go after large government opportunities.

5. Online training, training, training to assist the small business to manage an efficient and cost-effective operation.

6. Nationwide advertising/marketing of your business.  If you are an 8a firm, small business, a service provider that is a small business, non 8a company, graduated or super 8a business, lending institution, angel investor or large corporation, 8aportgov.com provides your organization with a two way street to market your services, technical skills and/or products to develop any type of business relationship possible.

7. Trusted, honest and quality service providers and ‘subject matter experts’ available in marketing, proposal writing, legal services, etc. to help your small business.  The ability to find a qualified staff, lenders, and investors are critical to managing a successful business. 

8. Join to be a part of a community with large corporations, financial and academic institutions all work together to increase the success of the small business.

9. Your opinion and views count – be a part of community where you can make a difference in how to operate together within the community.  The community will serve as an advocate for small businesses to government and to large businesses.

10. If you a new, inexperienced small business, learn from those who have been successful, thus minimizing the errors/mistakes in managing your business during the early years in operation.

Membership benefits:

• Inexpensive Advertising and Marketing
• Opportunity to find teaming agreements/subcontractor support
• Efficient and cost effective research
• Evaluation criteria to ensure 8a members are reputable and creditable
• Mentor- Protégé opportunities
• Saving time in finding consulting services
• Finding partners in specific geographical locations
• Query functionality
• Anonymous Email account
• 3 free advertisements in the Ad/Employment section