Detailed Answer
Small business size determination:
**How Size Standards Work:**
- Each NAICS code has specific threshold
- Revenue-based: 3-5 year average receipts
- Employee-based: 12-month average employees
- Standards range widely by industry
**Example Size Standards:**
- IT Services (541512): $34 million
- Engineering (541330): $25.5 million
- Construction (varies): $18.5-$45 million
- Manufacturing: Often 500-1,500 employees
**Calculating Your Size:**
- Include all receipts (gross revenue)
- Include affiliates' revenue/employees
- Average over measurement period
- Compare to NAICS-specific standard
**Affiliation Impact:**
- Related companies counted together
- Includes investors with control
- Includes joint ventures
- Can disqualify otherwise small businesses