Plain-English guides to SAM.gov registration, certifications, contracts and grants.
Write it yourself, get free APEX or SBDC coaching, hire a freelancer, or have a government contracting consultant write it. What each option costs and how to choose.
Who Should Write Your Capability Statement? Options and Costs Compared (2026) Read More »
How a certified California Small Business subconsultant can help primes meet participation goals and strengthen economic sections of proposals.
Why Prime Contractors Team with an Economist-Led California Small Business Read More »
What the 2026 USMCA joint review means for Canadian exporters and for investors evaluating North American industrial projects.
USMCA After the 2026 Review: What Canadian Companies and Gulf Investors Should Know Read More »
The economic questions Asian manufacturers should answer before expanding U.S. production or sourcing.
How European manufacturers can evaluate U.S. production, landed costs and site options as American trade policy keeps shifting.
Nearshoring to the United States: A Guide for European Manufacturers Read More »
How to use the SBA HUBZone map, what it shows, the 2026 changes to redesignated areas and the HUBZone certification requirements.
HUBZone Map: How to Check If Your Business Qualifies (2026) Read More »
A step-by-step guide for pallet manufacturers, recyclers and crate makers: NAICS 321920, SAM.gov, DIBBS, ISPM 15 and small business set-asides.
How Can a Pallet Company Get Government Contracts? Read More »
Who qualifies for an IEEPA tariff refund after the 2026 Supreme Court ruling, how CBP refunds work, what is not refundable and what to gather now.
IEEPA Tariff Refunds: How Importers Can Get Their Money Back (2026 Guide) Read More »
Landed cost is the true cost of getting goods to your door. Learn what goes into it, see a worked example, and find out how 2026 tariff changes affect it.
What Is Landed Cost? A Guide for Importers and Logistics Companies Read More »
Quick answer How to look up a contractor’s DIR registration Use the California Department of Industrial Relations public works contractor search on dir.ca.gov and search by contractor name or DIR registration number. Every contractor and subcontractor on a California public works bid must be DIR-registered. Step-by-step instructions are below. Rather have it done for you?