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97% of Small Federal Contractors Shrink as They Succeed. Here’s Why That Should Alarm Everyone
Maidon Services Group – For decades, federal leaders have celebrated small business participation as a driver of innovation, competition, and economic stability. But beneath the surface lies a troubling reality: as small firms grow, the federal marketplace increasingly pushes them out. In his recent testimony before the House Small Business Committee, Michael Ramos of Raymond Global underscored a jarring statistic: When a small business outgrows SBA size standards, it has only a 2.5% chance of still being in business five years later.