New Interview with our President and CEO
Our president and CEO, Courtney Fairchild, recently did an interview with Speak Up! at WomensRadio.com about one of her recent webinars. Starting today, the interview is up and running on their website. Check it out to learn about how her...
Read moreEnd of Fiscal Year Buying Season – Cash in with your GSA Schedule
With summer here, we are reminded that the federal fourth quarter buying season is upon us. September 30 marks the end of the federal government’s 2014 fiscal year (FY) and federal contractors should take steps to obtain as much...
Read moreTo Bid or Not To Bid – That’s the $64,000 Question
By Guest Blogger: Eileen Kent, Federal Sales Sherpa, 312-636-5381 Many federal sales executives, owners and proposal managers struggle with the bid/no bid decision because if it’s a “go” then they’re going to gamble precious selling time, evenings and weekends...
Read more3 Reasons Why Small Companies May Lose a Proposal
By: Martin Hicks, VP of Business Development and Proposal Manager As a proposal manager I am constantly asked the question: What are the major reasons a small company loses a proposal bid? This question can solicit numerous responses and,...
Read moreYou’ve Just Been Awarded Your GSA Schedule Contract…Now What?
Many contractors enter the GSA Schedule process tantalized by the prospect of growing their business in the federal marketplace and pursue their contract with all burners blazin’. Of course, after a grueling submission and review process, most are just...
Read moreChanges for the GSA’s Management Policies
Federal News Radio has an interesting article and interview up regarding some changes at the GSA. The agency is revising some of its management policies for the multiple awards schedule in what seems to be hopes to address issues...
Read moreIt Can Take a Year to Get on a GSA Schedule and How You Can Speed Up the Process
In considering the pursuit of your own GSA Schedule contract vehicle, you may have come across the following text in the Read Me First document of the solicitation: Currently, the time required to evaluate and award an FSS contract...
Read moreThe New 8(M) WOSB Program Begins in 2011
The Small Business Administration (SBA) will begin certification processes for the 8(m) Woman Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program on February 4, 2011. The 8(m) program is the product of much discussion and rule making for extending a set-aside...
Read moreMake The Most Of Your GSA Shedule in the 4th Quarter!
As one the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world, the US Government can be a major force in the marketplace for “green” products and services. The purchasing power of the Government gives it enormous influence in...
Read moreWhich GSA Services Schedule is Right For You?
When looking at the GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) Program perhaps the most important question for service providers is “Which GSA Schedule is the best fit for us?” The GSA MAS program encompasses over forty different GSA Schedules associated...
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