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| The Basics |
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Selling goods and services to the government
can be interesting and lucrative work. However, to get started
in government contracting, you have to learn the basics. |
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| Understanding the Rules |
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| Success in the world of government contracting
depends on understanding the rules. Learn about the rules and
regulations that govern federal procurement opportunities. |
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| Find Opportunities |
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Find a need and fill it. This is the foundation
successful businesses are built on. Learn about government buying
needs.
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| Contracting
Opportunities Topics |
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| Size Standards |
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| To benefit from certain government small
business programs, a firm must be classified as "small."
Learn about size standards for small businesses. |
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| Marketing Your Business |
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Marketing your business to the government
is more than just advertising. It is about understanding your
customers, targeting your market, registering your company on
government databases and matching your products and services
with agency needs.
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| Business Marketing
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| Contract Proposals |
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| Writing good contract proposals is an important
aspect of being a successful government contractor. Learn about
contract proposals. |
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| Small Business Programs |
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The SBA offers numerous programs and initiatives
to help small businesses obtain government contracts. Learn
as much as you can about available programs. It could make a
difference in your ability to succeed as a government contractor.
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| Contracting
Program Topics |
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| Special Interests |
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SBA offers many special programs and supports
many special interests. Within its mission to assist the development
and growth of small businesses, the SBA has a vast menu of focused
initiatives.
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