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So, How Does A Small Business Successfully Start Relationships With Key Government Contractors?  The first step is to become familiar with the government marketplace. Do your research and become familiar with the terms that are commonly used in that industry. Then study the different regulations and become certified with the government, if necessary. You could… Continue reading How Small Business Can Break Into Federal Government Contracting

Simplified Procedures  In 1994 the Federal Acquisition Act or FASA simplified the buying procedures of the government.  Many of the more harsh restrictions on government purchases were removed for any purchase that was less than $100,000. Now agencies used much simpler procedures for analyzing and soliciting bids up to the $100,000 amount. However, the government is still required to… Continue reading Federal Procurement Methods

The United States Government Want To Encourage the Success of Small Businesses  As we mentioned in the first part of this series, the federal government is required to set aside at least 23 percent of its total spending specifically for small businesses.  This includes contracts specifically for women-owned small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, companies within historically underutilized… Continue reading Federal Contract Termination-Part 2

Being A Government Contractor Is A Great Way To Make Your Business Stand Out In An Overcrowded Field  Business can be very competitive. Working on government projects is a great way to make a mark in an oversaturated market. The government has a great deal of work specifically set aside for small businesses.  Also, many… Continue reading Is Government Contracting Right For Your Business?

The Coronavirus has changed almost every aspect of life in the United States and around the world. Government contractors are facing some very unique challenges as they try to adjust to this ever-changing course of events.  However, Federal contractors are also in a very unusual situation. Sure, there definitely have been some closures and work stoppages but… Continue reading How Has The Coronavirus Affected Government Contracting?

There were certain groups that have experienced discrimination in the past that were not related to their individual qualifications. This discrimination kept them from participating in the free market because they did not have access to capital.  In response, the Federal government tries to award contracts to businesses that are at least fifty one percent… Continue reading How Minorities Can Get Lucrative Government Contracts

Being A Government Contractor Is A Great Way To Make Your Business Stand Out In An Overcrowded Field  Business can be very competitive. Working on government projects is a great way to make a mark in an oversaturated market. The government has a great deal of work specifically set aside for small businesses.  Also, many… Continue reading How Veterans Can Get Government Contracts

The United States Government Is A Very Powerful Client With Deep Pockets  The Federal government usually spends around 500 billion dollars a year on goods and services. This makes the U.S. government an extremely attractive client. There are few other organizations with this type of spending power and clout.  The government also tends to by goods and services in… Continue reading How To Find Help Getting Government Contracts Part 2

Being A Government Contractor Is Lucrative  One of the best ways to expand your business and have a secure lifeline in unexpected rough times is to become a government contractor. The United States government is one of the most powerful consumers of goods and services in the world. This is a 500 hundred billion dollar industry that… Continue reading Mastering Your Presentation For Government Contracts

The Island of Security in Uncertain Times  There is very little certainty in business. Having a powerful client that is known for paying its bills on time, like our Federal Government, is a great asset.  Also, many of your competitors might be dismissing the idea of being a government contractor as being too much trouble.… Continue reading Preparing Your Business For Federal Government Contracting