“As a CPA and GovCon entrepreneur, Paula brings deep industry expertise to sbLiftOff, along with a track record of knowing how to grow companies serving the Department of Defense and the IC,” said Sharon Heaton, the firm’s CEO. “Paula will be providing support to business owners who are seeking a transition or sale of their company so they can lift off to their next adventure in life.”
“We just celebrated Jordan’s four-year anniversary at sbLiftOff,” said Sharon Heaton, the firm’s CEO, who founded sbLiftOff in 2018. “Jordan has become a critical player at sbLiftOff”
In Lydia DePillis’ latest NYT article, sbLiftOff President, Nancy Langer, speaks out for veteran businesses affected by DOGE.
The proof is in the numbers: From fiscal 2011 to 2020 the number of small businesses receiving Defense Department contract awards decreased by 43%, despite obligations increasing by 15%.
The world of small business M&A changes on January 17, 2026, when new rules take effect that will significantly decrease the value of many small business companies with set-aside contracts.
“GovCon M&A Talk,” a new OrangeSlices podcast, launches its first episode! The show will illuminate the twists and turns of dealmaking, interviewing buyers, sellers, and M&A experts working in the federal government space.