Category: Getting Started with Government Contracting
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Ways to Position Your Business for Success
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 win federal government contracts by properly positioning your firm in the eyes of the potential customer, the federal government buyers,…
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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 a declaration in the System for Award Management (SAM) registration. This is a self-certifying certification and requires no documentation. Be…
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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 their year-end close, its time to help your business win your first government contract. In the last issues of the…
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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 the truth. Getting certifications is a difficult and time consuming process, but they are well worth it if you know…
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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 contracting officers. When it comes to government contracting, there are actually several levels. These levels are: Understanding the differences between…