Things have been on fire in the last couple of weeks! In the video, I explain a bit more about what I have been into. But here I am back on track so that we can catch up. As you already know our goal is to help you excel in your business, so this time …
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I am convinced proposal writing is all about preparation. Preparing to submit a proposal for government contract considerations is one of those activities that sucks up a lot of time and money. So the next time you are preparing for an opportunity, consider having a budget in mind. But don’t put a budget in place …
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We know that a GSA Schedule is a “license to hunt”, but what we don’t know is the mystery of getting beyond the rejection box. We have downloaded the solicitation, completed all the sections, gathered all of the supporting documents and ready to upload into eOffer. But then we think: How do I know my …
GSA Schedule: How to Put in a Solid Offer the First Time Read More »
You have finally made the decision, after the business-government buying season, to sit down and get your GSA Schedule done. Well, wait, not so fast —there are a few things you need to know about GSA Schedule pricing. One of the toughest issues I see consistently from my clients when they are a service-based business …
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Mama always said you are either going to pay with your time or your money. Well in an attempt to save you both, I am going show you the 10 obvious signs a government solicitation is being preserved for another vendor. A very restrictive deadline or access to pertinent information (i.e. short notice for …
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According to National Business Women’s Council (NWBC), female business owners are outpacing their male counterparts in record numbers. And although women spend less time and money in their businesses overall, some WOSB’s (woman-owned small business) are refocusing their priorities on participating in government contracting opportunities. Since 2011, the WOSB Procurement Program has sky-rocketed in …
One sure fire way to leverage your business and ensure its longevity is to bid and win your first contract in the government contracting industry. Taking a slice of this multi-billion dollar industry is precisely a business goal worth achieving. However, if you are new to the federal business, one of your key concerns must …
The government contracting industry has been so big over the past 60 years that its annual accumulated spending is at $500 billion — the same reason why many labeled it as the fourth branch of government. Amidst former President Eisenhower’s warning about the influence of politics and economy to the government contracting arm, it still …
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If you are a government contractor, you know the challenges of spending money, time and effort when bidding on a contract. While there’s tons of helpful information on the web, there is just as much false information. So in the spirit of “Myth Busting”, we thought it would be fun to challenge conventional wisdom when …
The second most popular question we receive at Intuitive Group is.. “Do I need to get my certification, isn’t being a small business enough”? The answer to the question is — It depends on how your customer buys your product or service. Before determining which socio-economic status fits best with your business, you first need …
