New Training Course for Small Business Owners

The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has created a new training system for small business owners who are interested in working with the federal government.  The course will, first, help small business owners understand the Certificate of Competency (COC) program, and second, understand the importance of a contract with the federal government.  A small business will then be able to make its presence known to its competitors.

The course from the SBA will assist small business owners to understand the COC program.  This program allows a small business to establish itself as a supplier for the government or reestablish itself if it is able to supply but is unable to fulfill a requirement (Shoraka, para. 1-2).  The course would include requirements for eligibility and performance and the application process (Lonon, para. 4).  This would help small business owners understand what is needed to apply for the COC and how they can become a “viable government contractor” (Shoraka, para. 2).

Supplying the federal government can also be critical for small businesses.  It can help businesses gain credibility if a government contract is available.  “Small businesses are leaders in innovation and drivers of the economy” (SBA.gov, para. 3), and these businesses are able to supply the federal government with important products and services that other larger businesses cannot supply.

The training course the SBA has created will provide small business owners with the knowledge of what the Certificate of Competency program is and how the creation of a contract with the federal government can be important.  The program will help small businesses become better known, and it will provide a larger customer base.

References

Lonon, Sherri. (2014, September 30). SBA creates new training course for small business contractors. Business Administration Information. Retrieved from http://www.businessadministrationinformation.com/news/sba-creates-new-training-course-for-small-business-contractors

Shoraka, John. (2014, September, 18). SBA announces new certificate of competency contracting course to help small business contractors.  SBA.gov. Retrieved from http://www.sba.gov/blogs/sba-announces-new-certificate-competency-contracting-course-help-small-business-contractors

The U.S. Small Business Administration. Interagency task force on federal contracting opportunities for small businesses.  SBA.gov. Retrieved from http://www.sba.gov
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