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 [...]
For many small businesses, the process of finding and bidding on government contracts can be quite overwhelming. Owners find the process of expanding into the government market cumbersome or confusing, and many owners simply don’t know where to start. But [...]
With over 11 million new contracts signed and $1.5 trillion dollars awarded each year, the U.S. government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world. In 2012 alone, the government awarded just under $90 billion in contracts [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 to [...]
There are a few different types of government contracts and the difference comes into play when you are creating your bid. They will also dictate how both parties will proceed when the contract is won. So what are the [...]
