There are distinct advantages to owning a minority business, not the
least of which is the ability to gain access to Federal grants and
preferential contract bidding. While women make up a majority of the
population in the United States, they are considered a minority with
respect to business by the Federal government as well as by many state
governments.
The U.S. government spends over $200 billion every year for goods and
services. In 1999, contracts for services was the largest acquisition
category at $78 billion. The government also spends money on supplies and
equipment (35%); agriculture, transportation, communications,
utilities, and finance (19%); construction (7%); and
wholesale/retail (3%). [Source: WOMENBIZ.GOV]
If you represent a woman-owned or women-owned business, you may wish to
consider doing business with the Federal government. The business
portals and service agencies we feature can help women-owned businesses
learn to successfully bid on government contracts for products and
services.
Follow links to the right to learn more about government contracts for women-owned businesses.
At the left margin, Related Links address topics of interest
pertaining to business and ecommerce resources.
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business startups. We have amassed a collection of resources and
services that should be included in every entrepreneur’s arsenal.
Here you will find resources to help get your business off the ground,
finance it, make it grow, manage your own resources and maintain
a safe and beneficial environment for your employees. View the
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