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Read through our blog posts that are focused on State, Local or Education government procurement and contracting.

Abbreviations in Government Purchasing: Codes to know before you sell

2023-10-05T11:27:34-04:00December 13th, 2017|Categories: SLED|

If you're new to the public sector, you may run into some abbreviations that you're unfamiliar with. Don't sweat, though—we've compiled a list of the most common codes and broken down their meanings. Getting comfortable with this shorthand will add another ...

Set-Asides: How the government works with small and local businesses

2023-10-05T11:27:58-04:00November 17th, 2017|Categories: SLED|

If you're working for a small business, you may think that you can't compete in the government market. After all, how can a small, local business go toe-to-toe with the bulk pricing offered by larger, big-box stores? Contrary to popular ...

Budget Rundown: The Differences Between Federal, State and Local

2023-10-05T11:28:03-04:00November 14th, 2017|Categories: SLED|

In the United States, the government isn't just one, all-encompassing entity. Federal, state and local governments make laws and budgets— completely independently—and fulfill completely different responsibilities. Yet, they all exist and function simultaneously under federal law. To successfully sell in ...

Planning the U.S. Budget: How would everyday Americans allocate federal funds?

2023-10-05T11:15:20-04:00November 6th, 2017|Categories: SLED|

Everyone knows a good budget is integral to overall financial success – being able to account for every single penny going in and coming out. But what about when you’re $20 trillion in debt, and your monthly expenses need ...