We’ve talked about what it’s like to pursue federal government opportunities in the last month of the fiscal year. The question is, what do you do now? To begin, you need to be prepared to…
Category: Getting Started with Government Contracting
Now that you’re seriously considering pursuing government contracting, let’s get your certifications
In the last blog, we looked at all of the certifications. Today, let’s look at how to get them. The federal ones are relatively easy. For the overall Small Business (SB) certification, it is simply…
Did you ever think you could get a government contract? Certifications, and the Rule of 3
It’s nice to get back to supporting those of you who are interested in pursuing government contracts with out blogs support. After lengthy period of closing out the calendar year, and supporting our clients in…
Contracting and Networking, Why do they go together?
Last week we talked about the importance of building relationships. All too often, many businesses make that assumption that because their doors are open or they obtained that certification, that the next thing that follows…
Certified, Now What?
Many times I have heard people say, I spent all the time, effort, energy and money to get certified, but I never got anything as a result of that. I am sure they are telling…
Government Contracting – The Capability Statement
In order to effectively market to any sector described in the previous articles, it is important to have an effective and colorful one page description of the value your company provides to its customers. In…
Government Contracting and Market Research (Part II)
How does the government find you, and how do you find the opportunity that is right for you? In the last blog, we reviewed market research at the federal government level using FPDS and USA…
Government Contracting and Market Research (Part I)
How does the government find you, and how do you find the opportunity that is right for you? What is so difficult about getting seen by the government? You would think with all of those…
Government Contracting (Part IV) Required Certifications for Pursuing Government Contracts
Last time we explored how to prepare to do business with the government by acquiring your DUNS # and CAGE Code. We also discussed some of the steps that will help you be found by…