Corporate & Government Contracting
Many businesses are relying on corporate and government contracts for work. Read more to see how you too can add more work to your schedule, what to watch out for and where to go to find it all.
Be aware of many pitfalls of government contracting before you get into it and it may save your bank account.
Get On The GSA Supply Schedule Now!
Lisa Dolan - 2009-10-10
Getting on the Schedule is very time consuming, but it cuts contracting time down from nearly nine months to about two weeks! There are approximately 9,000 small businesses on the Federal Supply Schedule. Why not yours?
The Basics of Supplier Diversity
Lisa Dolan - 2009-10-10
Supplier Diversity is the latest buzzword in the industry - but what does it really mean and is anyone really paying attention?
How to do Business With the World’s Biggest Business (Part 1)
Lisa Dolan - 2009-10-10
Learning to strategically position your company to do business with the world’s largest purchaser of supplies and products may at first seem daunting. Here are some tips on how to position your company with the US Government.
How To Do Business With The World's Biggest Business (Part 2)
Lisa Dolan - 2009-10-10
Learning to position yourself is the first and may be the easier step in doing business with the government. Depending on your company's skills and experience, securing the contract is much more complicated and usually harder.
Revenue Edge in A Down Market? Understanding the Federal 8(a) Program.
Alan Hamor - 2009-10-10
No question, it is a pretty tough business climate right now. Small businesses need every edge they can get, so how about one that is government-certified? If you are looking to do business with the Federal government, you may find out that being 8(a) certified is the best marketing tool to get you there.
After 8(a) Ends - Don't Worry, You Can Become an SDB!
Lisa Dolan - 2009-10-10
So you’ve graduated from the 8(a) Program and you think that’s it. Well, good news—you can now apply for your SDB designation!
The MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM - What Is It and How Does It Work?
Lisa Dolan - 2009-10-10
You are now 8(a) certified and ready to go after those federal contracts. But your company lacks the past performance, technical or financial resources to support the contract. How can the Mentor-Protégé Program help you create the winning bid?
Government Relations Consultants
Kathy V. Hamor, CEO, Capital Concepts - 2009-10-10
What is the value of Government Relations Consultants for Small Businesses? Read further to find out.
The Power of Teaming
Lisa Dolan - 2009-10-10
If you are a small business looking for more than one way in the government contracting door, then teaming is something you should explore.
Corporate Outsourcing: How to be the Right Small Business Partner
Alan Hamor - 2009-10-10
Finding the work is easy. Now convince the large corporation you have what it takes to be the right teaming partner.