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ChallengeHER: Creating Procurement Access and Opportunity for Women
ChallengeHER is a combined initiative of the SBA, WIPP, and American Express OPEN designed to bring more women-owned businesses into the federal government's supply chain. Ben Stone from American Express OPEN shares more details about the program.
Payroll Financing for Government Contractors
One of the biggest financial barriers to success as a federal contractor is how to make payroll while you’re waiting for the government to pay you. Here’s one option to consider.
More Financing Alternatives for Government Contractors
Need to spend before you get paid? Our guest blogger and financial expert Richard Lewis is back with four other financing alternatives for government contractors.
Financing Alternatives for Government Contractors
Landing a big government contract can be a mixed blessing if you have to fund the project before you get paid. Here are some financing options to consider.
How to Operate as a Prime in a Multiple Award Contract
Congratulations, you’ve won a big IDIQ where you’re the prime, but before you count the dollar signs, be sure you understand these seven components of the multiple award contract process.
Prime Versus Sub – A Critical Decision
Here are seven questions to ask yourself when deciding whether to bid as a prime contractor or a subcontractor.
A Trade Show Alternative for Federal Contractors and Government
With the cancellation of many of the most critical “Business to Government” industry trade shows in 2013, Eileen Kent has come up with an innovative potential solution for bringing business and government together.
Biggest Gaps in Small Business Report Cards
Curious which departments have the biggest gaps to fill in meeting small business goals? Let's look at the issues these government agencies are having.
Will FSSI Stop Small Business Federal Contractors Before They Start?
In federal contracting, are the days of building relationships with your local agency gone for good? The unintended consequences of FSSI.
Federal Customers Say the Darnedest Things
Eileen Kent, our federal sales sherpa, told us, “When I was at a trade show in 2010, I…