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GSA Schedule – Your First Step in Grassroots Selling to the Federal Government

Several of my most prosperous clients began with a solitary, little sale to a single federal agency. They were able to build on this initial transaction, offer a notably superior product or service, and.... View More

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by Robin James
Tuesday, February 28th 2023

Inspiring WOSB Companies Succeeding with MAS Contracts

More companies hold the WOSB Certification than all the SBA Certifications and VA verifications held in total. Because there are so many WOSB companies, it can be difficult for new firms to.... View More

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by Emily Hatchel
Tuesday, February 21st 2023

GSA IT Category Management – Is it Worthwhile for Small Business IT Vendors to Give it Another Look?

Over the past few years, there has been a significant reduction in the GSA's portfolio of small enterprises that sell IT to the federal government. The number of businesses in this industry.... View More

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by Robin James
Tuesday, February 14th 2023

Why use PSC Code instead of NAICS Codes for Market Research

In conducting Market Research in the Federal space, your firm can choose between two different coding systems. The NAICS Code System which stands for.... View More

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by Mark Ryan
Tuesday, February 7th 2023

8(a) Pro Marketing Tip

Firms entering the SBA's 8(a) BD Program want to ramp-up sales as quickly as possible in order to reach the 8(a) firm average sales of $6-8MM per year, by year 3-4. Getting up to speed.... View More

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by Mark Ryan
Tuesday, January 31st 2023

8(a) Marketing - Putting It All Together

It is critical for firms entering the SBA’s 8(a) BD Program to ramp-up federal sales as quickly as possible. This is important because 8(a) firms have limited time in the program (9 years), and obtaining.... View More

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by Mark Ryan
Tuesday, January 24th 2023

GSA Schedule for the Do-It-Yourselfer

Not all businesses have the $6-$25K in their budget that most consulting firms charge to put together their GSA Schedule application package. For business owners that have.... View More

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by Robin James
Tuesday, January 17th 2023

After Registering on SAM.gov, Keep It Going

When launching a business into a new market, it is often said that making your first profitable sale is the most challenging. Many people I talk with will tell me that they registered on.... View More

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by Emily Hatchel
Tuesday, January 10th 2023

Federal Marketing – No Substitution for Making Dials

I have seen many clients that have a great message for their product or service, but they often struggle in the federal space because they don’t know how to get any traction. Many want to.... View More

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by Emily Hatchel
Tuesday, January 3rd 2023

Double Check your Sam.gov Registration

One thing I always recommend to clients is that they perform a double check on their sam.gov Registration on a periodic basis. This is because it is a good idea to verify that your.... View More

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