In the previous blog post, we discussed the importance of proposal writing as a critical aspect of government contracting success. But proposal writing is essential for every type of business, whether you do government contracting or not. Commercial companies too have proposal requirements. They tend to be a little less stringent or formal, but for …
Comprehensive, thoughtful responses to government solicitations are the key to winning bids. But with all the competition and complex requirements, some contractors never make the final cut and are inevitably left on the sidelines. The real question is: “How do you create a winning government proposal that not only tells your story but also makes …
One proven way to penetrate the government contracting landscape easily is to know where you should focus your time and attention. Investing in tools that help keep you focused is just as important as the pursuit itself. So, what top tools can you use to streamline? Take a look at a few we think are worth …
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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 …
We have heard a lot of buzz about WOSB and the new regulations just passed. So what is a WOSB exactly? It’s the Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program, helping women entrepreneurs access the federal market. The program, officially launched in 2011 and recently in 2014, now has a provision authorizing sole-source contracts within the …
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 …
With much of the population going social, methods for how the government uses social media has also changed over the years. It makes it easier for the public to get instant access to information and updates, creating a huge impact on how government does its business. Government contracting has even seen shifts in how social …
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Believe it or not, several government agencies now have a social media presence and as a result, are driving government contracting businesses to start using social media to win government contracts. Social media has changed the way government does its business. Agencies are now engaging with the public and create vast amounts of data available for …
Today, social media is not just a platform to keep up with family or friends, or to be updated with what’s going on in the world. In fact, social media have gained the reputation of being a powerful business tool. Small and large businesses use it to promote their businesses, get in touch with prospective …
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