How Joint Ventures Can Maximize Your 8(a) Certification Benefits
There’s something most small business owners discover pretty quickly after getting 8(a) certification—being certified opens doors, but it doesn’t guarantee anyone will walk you through them. You still have to find a way to stand out, deliver, and win. That’s where joint ventures come into play. In the real world of federal contracting, solo efforts can only go so far. Teaming up through the right JV can change the entire trajectory of your business. When done well, it’s not just a temporary arrangement—it’s a growth strategy. Why Going It Alone Doesn’t Always Work You’ve done the legwork, earned your 8(a) certification , and now you’re eligible for federal contracts. But if you’re hitting walls when trying to bid on bigger projects, you’re not alone. Many 8(a) firms face the same challenge: limited capacity. Not enough past performance, maybe not enough staff, and perhaps not enough capital to take on large-scale contracts. So what do you do when the contracts are out there but yo...