For businesses interested in government contracting, understanding and leveraging federal certifications can open the door to new opportunities.

There are a range of business certifications available for small businesses, and certification often comes along with perks like access to contracts and networking opportunities. — Getty ...

Women-owned small businesses, take note: the Small Business Administration is changing the certification process for doing business with the federal government. Following a 2015 mandate from Congress, ...

Many buyers want to support women-owned businesses. The sticking points are always the same: Where do we find them? How do we verify? How fast can we onboard? If those are the questions, certification ...