Introduction I remember the first time I sat down to explore government IT contracts. The notices felt endless, pages of acronyms, compliance rules, and deadlines. I thought, “This isn’t for me.” But then I realized something: behind all that jargon, there’s a story. A story about agencies trying to modernize, about small businesses trying to…
Introduction I still remember the first time I tried to read through a federal contract notice on SAM.gov. It felt like staring at a wall of acronyms and deadlines. I almost gave up. But then I realized, behind the jargon, there’s a huge opportunity. And 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most…
On a jittery Tuesday in early December, Wall Street found its footing. The Dow climbed 185 points, the S&P 500 added 0.25%, and the Nasdaq advanced 0.59%, reversing part of Monday’s stumble as bitcoin bounced back above $90,000 and AI-linked tech names steadied sentiment. The session wasn’t smooth—major indexes dipped intraday—but the close in the…
The Leap of Faith For years, Cami (who asked to be identified by her nickname for security reasons) balanced two demanding worlds. She worked almost full-time as a hospital nurse while simultaneously running a laundromat she had purchased in October 2020. By April 2023, she made the bold decision to quit nursing altogether and devote…
A major shift is happening in the global digital landscape, and for government contractors and tech investors, the signal is flashing red. On Thursday, Russian regulator Roskomnadzor confirmed that Russia restricts access to Apple’s FaceTime and has fully blocked Snapchat. This isn’t just another headline about censorship; it represents a calculated acceleration of Moscow’s “sovereign…
As global markets continue to shift after years of political shocks, rapid technological changes, and complex post-pandemic adjustments, economists have adopted a specific term to describe the uneven recovery: the K-shaped economy. Unlike previous financial cycles where a nation generally rose or fell together, the K-shaped phenomenon paints a picture of a fractured reality. It…
Introduction: Winning Isn’t the Finish Line—It’s the Starting Line You’ve just won your first federal contract. Cue the confetti and happy dances! But hold on—winning a contract isn’t the end of the story. In government contracting, your post-award performance determines whether that contract becomes a one-off win or a springboard for years of growth. Agencies…
Welcome to the Wild (and Lucrative) World of Federal Contracting If you’re a new vendor trying to break into federal contracting, you’ve probably already Googled “How do I sell to the government?” and then immediately wished you hadn’t. Don’t worry—GovCon market entry may be intimidating, but it’s also one of the most predictable and opportunity-rich…
The feds? They’re the world’s biggest IT buyer. Seriously,no private company comes close. From cloud migration to cybersecurity, Uncle Sam spends billions every year on technology. And here’s the kicker: those contracts aren’t just for the giants. Small firms, scrappy startups, and niche specialists can (and do) win big. I remember my first federal IT…
The 2025 regulatory agenda is more than a list of coming rules. It’s a roadmap. For businesses, it’s a signal. Regulators are laying out their priorities — and it won’t be business as usual. From climate to cybersecurity, health to labor, the changes coming could reshape your operations, your costs, and your strategy. First, the…