SBA 8(a) Business Development Program: Transitional Stage Services

Cherry Bekaert provides comprehensive services to help 8(a) companies successfully navigate the transitional stage of the 8(a) Business Development Program.

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Navigating the Transitional Stage of the 8(a) Program

Once a company has gained momentum in the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Business Development program, there are new hurdles that must be overcome to maintain compliance and continue a growth trajectory.

During this stage, companies can run into common pitfalls, such as poor planning on size standard management or taking on contract awards that increase revenue with little long-term benefits. Experiencing rapid growth without implementing the necessary financial and management infrastructure to support expansion is another obstacle 8(a) businesses may face. Additionally, management may fail to upgrade financial and business systems to sustain and support operations in a new phase of development.

Providing 8(a) Program Transitional Stage Services to Help Your Small Business Thrive

Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting Advisory team helps 8(a) companies successfully navigate the transitional stage of the 8(a) program. We provide comprehensive guidance in a variety of areas, including:

Our Focus on Small, Disadvantaged Businesses

The federal government’s goal is to award at least 10% of all federal contracting dollars to small, disadvantaged businesses each year. We help companies advance through the nine-year 8(a) program so they can expand their footprint in the federal marketplace.

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Key Stages of the 8(a) Business Development Program

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Traci Shepps

Government Contracting Leader

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Eric Poppe

Advisory Services

Managing Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Brigitta Scott

Outsourced Accounting Services

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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