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SAM.gov Registration Step by Step: A Plain-English Guide for Small Businesses
SAM.gov registration step by step: what you need, how to get your UEI, common mistakes, and how small businesses get ready to find government bids.

Allen Monadi
5 days ago4 min read
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Allen Monadi
6 days ago2 min read


Turnkey U.S. Startup Business Opportunity for E-2 Investors in Virginia
A turnkey startup business opportunity in Virginia for investors considering the E-2 Treaty Investor route. Total investment: $500,000.

Allen Monadi
7 days ago2 min read


Year-End Small Business Tax Checklist: PTIN Tips from Allen Monadi
Allen Monadi of USLaw Group LLC shares a year-end small business tax checklist: records, 1099/W-2 timing, estimated taxes, and practical PTIN tips for paid preparers.

Allen Monadi
Oct 145 min read


How to Find and Bid on Government Surplus Auctions and Public Tenders Nationwide
Allen Monadi of USLaw Group LLC explains where to find government surplus auctions and public tenders across the US, from GSA Auctions and GovDeals to SAM.gov and state portals, and how to bid step by step.

Allen Monadi
Oct 134 min read


How to Write a Capability Statement That Government Buyers Actually Read
Allen Monadi of USLaw Group LLC explains how to build a one-page government contracting capability statement with the right NAICS codes, UEI, CAGE code, past performance, and certifications.

Allen Monadi
Oct 123 min read


How to Write a Business Plan That Wins Lenders, Partners and Government Clients
Allen Monadi of USLaw Group LLC explains how to write a practical business plan for a startup or small business in Virginia, Maryland and DC that lenders, partners, private clients and government buyers take seriously.

Allen Monadi
Oct 113 min read


Small Business Certifications in Virginia, Maryland and DC: SWaM, MBE, CBE and SBA Programs Explained
Allen Monadi of USLaw Group LLC explains small business certifications that help win government contracts: Virginia SWaM, Maryland MBE and SBR, DC CBE, and SBA 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB and VetCert, plus a readiness checklist.

Allen Monadi
Oct 103 min read


How to Find Government Bids in Virginia, Maryland and DC: A Practical Guide from Allen Monadi
Allen Monadi of USLaw Group LLC shows where to find government bids and tenders in Virginia (eVA), Maryland (eMMA), Washington DC (OCP), on SAM.gov, and at public auctions, plus a simple weekly bid routine.

Allen Monadi
Oct 93 min read


DMV Contractor Licensing Roadmap: How to Get Licensed in Virginia, Maryland and DC
Contractor licensing in Virginia, Maryland and DC explained by Allen Monadi of USLaw Group LLC: business setup, DPOR, MHIC, DC DLCP, trade licenses, licensing prep, and government contracting next steps.

Allen Monadi
Oct 73 min read


Small Business Tax Preparation Checklist: Year-End PTIN Tips from Allen Monadi
A year-end small business tax preparation checklist from Allen Monadi of USLaw Group LLC: clean books, W-9s and 1099-NEC, estimated taxes, SAM.gov tax readiness, and how to check a preparer's IRS PTIN.

Allen Monadi
Oct 73 min read
How to Win Subcontracts from Prime Contractors: A Small Business Playbook
A practical playbook for small businesses to find the right prime contractors, get registered, prove capability, and turn a first subcontract into steady government work.

Allen Monadi
Oct 62 min read
Prevailing Wage and Certified Payroll: An Admin Checklist Before You Staff a Public Project
An admin checklist for small contractors on prevailing wage, wage determinations, certified payroll, and team licensing before staffing a public project. General guidance, not legal advice.

Allen Monadi
Oct 62 min read


Cash Flow Planning for Your First Government Contract
A practical plan to bridge the gap between contract award and first payment, so your first government win stays a win.

Allen Monadi
Oct 52 min read


Capability Statements That Get Government Buyers to Call You Back
How to build a sharp one-page capability statement that helps small businesses get noticed by government buyers and prime contractors.

Allen Monadi
Oct 52 min read


Design-Build for Small Businesses: Winning Public Works Without the Overwhelm
How small contractors can compete on Design-Build and public works projects with clearer scopes, smarter teams, and stronger bid packages.

Allen Monadi
Oct 41 min read


Workforce Skills Testing That Actually Helps You Hire Faster
A practical framework for domestic and international workforce recruitment with skills tests that protect quality without slowing hiring.

Allen Monadi
Oct 41 min read
A Practical Bid/No-Bid Framework for U.S. Government RFPs
A clear bid/no-bid checklist for small businesses evaluating U.S. government RFPs—fit, capacity, compliance, and margin before you invest in a proposal.

Allen Monadi
Oct 32 min read
Skills Testing Before You Hire: A Playbook for Growing Firms
How growing firms can use practical skills testing—before the offer letter—to reduce bad hires, improve safety, and build a workforce that scales domestically and internationally.

Allen Monadi
Oct 32 min read
Natchez Trace Parkway Resurfacing, Chickasaw County, Mississippi
FHWA sealed-bid notice for Natchez Trace Parkway resurfacing in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Estimated $10-$12 million. Solicitation 693C73-27-B-000001. Bids due October 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Allen Monadi
Oct 32 min read
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