How to Get Government Contracts: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Businesses (2026)
A step-by-step guide to getting government contracts for small businesses: SAM.gov, NAICS codes, certifications, finding bids, RFPs and winning proposals.
Online Government Contracting Course: SAM.gov, Bids and Proposals
Join an online government contracting course taught live. Learn SAM.gov, certifications, finding bids and proposal writing from anywhere in the U.S.
Small Business Owners: The Skills That Save You Money
Bookkeeping, spreadsheets and bid writing are skills you can learn. Here is how QuickBooks, Excel and our contracting workshops can help you keep more of what you earn.
Starting a Bookkeeping Side Business with QuickBooks Skills
Bookkeeping can be a flexible side business. Here is how to build the skills, set up the basics and find your first clients the right way.
Bookkeeping vs Accounting: What's the Difference?
Bookkeeping and accounting work together but are not the same. Here is the difference in plain English, and which one you can start learning now.
QuickBooks for Small Business Owners: What to Learn First
QuickBooks can feel overwhelming. Here is what small business owners should learn first, in order, so your books stay clean from day one.
How to Build a Simple Small Business Budget in Excel
A simple budget in Excel shows what comes in, what goes out and what is left. Here is a step-by-step layout any small business owner can build.
Post-Award Contract Management Basics for Small Businesses
Winning the contract is the start, not the finish. Learn the basics of managing a government contract after award.
Government Contracting Training Online: Learn From Anywhere in the U.S.
You do not need to live in California to learn government contracting with us. Join the Academy or Friday Workshops live online.
Subcontracting: How Small Businesses Team With Prime Contractors
Subcontracting lets you build government experience without holding the prime contract. Here is how small businesses team with primes.
Bid/No-Bid Decisions: How to Choose Government Contracts You Can Win
Saying no to the wrong bid is how you win the right one. Use these questions to make clear bid/no-bid decisions.
What Is a Capability Statement and How to Write One
A capability statement is a one-page summary that tells buyers who you are and what you do. Here is how to write a strong one.
How to Build a Compliance Matrix for a Proposal
A compliance matrix makes sure your proposal answers every requirement. Here is how to build one, step by step.
RFP vs RFQ vs IFB: What the Difference Means for Your Bid
RFPs, RFQs and IFBs each ask for something different. Learn how to tell them apart and how to shape your response for each one.
How to Win Your First Government Contract as a Small Business
Your first government contract comes from preparation, not luck. Here is the step-by-step path, and the class that walks you through it.
Mandarin Chinese for Business and Professionals
Basic Mandarin can help you build rapport with clients, partners and colleagues. Here is what professionals should learn first.
Friday Contracting Workshops: Learn to Win Government Bids in 2 Hours
Every Friday from 12:00 to 2:00 PM: practical 2-hour workshops on finding bids, reading RFPs, bid/no-bid decisions and proposal writing. $97 each or $297 for four.
Government Contracting Classes in San Bernardino: Dates, Tuition and How to Enroll
The 54-hour Government Contracting Academy teaches you to find bids, read RFPs, write compliant proposals and manage contracts. Day cohort starts Nov 23; evening online cohort starts Jan 12.
How to Start a Small Business in San Bernardino
Starting a business takes planning, paperwork, and support. Here is a step-by-step guide for San Bernardino residents.
Business Licenses and Permits in San Bernardino: A Plain Guide
Licenses and permits can feel confusing. This plain guide explains what most San Bernardino businesses need and where to check the rules.