Comments on: Is Now the Time To Pursue Government Contracts? http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/08/06/is-now-the-time-to-pursue-government-contracts/ Small business marketing blog Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:39:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kris Bovay http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/08/06/is-now-the-time-to-pursue-government-contracts/#comment-411038 Kris Bovay Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:57:23 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=3915#comment-411038 Good information. I've found that many small business owners that I've worked with want to run in the oppositive direction (of a federal government contract). They feel it's too much work, too invasive, and not enough return. My advice is to develop a template for proposal writing or RFPs - a lot of information doesn't change (management team, history, references, capabilities, experiences, etc.) but the solution you provide should be unique to the 'problem' (or RFP) each and every time. Good information. I've found that many small business owners that I've worked with want to run in the oppositive direction (of a federal government contract). They feel it's too much work, too invasive, and not enough return. My advice is to develop a template for proposal writing or RFPs – a lot of information doesn't change (management team, history, references, capabilities, experiences, etc.) but the solution you provide should be unique to the 'problem' (or RFP) each and every time.

]]> By: Kris Bovay http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/08/06/is-now-the-time-to-pursue-government-contracts/#comment-408741 Kris Bovay Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:57:23 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=3915#comment-408741 Good information. I've found that many small business owners that I've worked with want to run in the oppositive direction (of a federal government contract). They feel it's too much work, too invasive, and not enough return. My advice is to develop a template for proposal writing or RFPs - a lot of information doesn't change (management team, history, references, capabilities, experiences, etc.) but the solution you provide should be unique to the 'problem' (or RFP) each and every time. Good information. I've found that many small business owners that I've worked with want to run in the oppositive direction (of a federal government contract). They feel it's too much work, too invasive, and not enough return. My advice is to develop a template for proposal writing or RFPs – a lot of information doesn't change (management team, history, references, capabilities, experiences, etc.) but the solution you provide should be unique to the 'problem' (or RFP) each and every time.

]]> By: Franchise Whale http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/08/06/is-now-the-time-to-pursue-government-contracts/#comment-408696 Franchise Whale Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:31:45 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=3915#comment-408696 Lemon-aide can be found in the most unusual places. I really like the government contracting podcast and is a surprisingly under served topic in the business blogs and main stream media. Lemon-aide can be found in the most unusual places. I really like the government contracting podcast and is a surprisingly under served topic in the business blogs and main stream media.

]]> By: KJ Rodgers http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/08/06/is-now-the-time-to-pursue-government-contracts/#comment-408677 KJ Rodgers Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:06:25 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=3915#comment-408677 <a href="http://www.dcaa.mil/" rel="nofollow">www.dcaa.mil/</a> (The official DCAA site)<br><br>We work a lot with DCAA, so not to sound like shameless self promotion, but....<br><a href="http://www.vbpoutsourcing.com/gaap-dcaa.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.vbpoutsourcing.com/gaap-dcaa.html</a>. This is our contractor reference page. We have definitions and calculators, and a DCAA FAQ. http://www.dcaa.mil/ (The official DCAA site)

We work a lot with DCAA, so not to sound like shameless self promotion, but….
http://www.vbpoutsourcing.com/gaap-dcaa.html. This is our contractor reference page. We have definitions and calculators, and a DCAA FAQ.

]]> By: ducttape http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/08/06/is-now-the-time-to-pursue-government-contracts/#comment-408676 ducttape Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:52:15 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=3915#comment-408676 Thanks KJ, I'm sure is much to know and learn here - any sites that people should know about to find out stuff like DCAA standards? Thanks KJ, I'm sure is much to know and learn here – any sites that people should know about to find out stuff like DCAA standards?

]]> By: KJ Rodgers http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/08/06/is-now-the-time-to-pursue-government-contracts/#comment-408675 KJ Rodgers Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:50:33 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=3915#comment-408675 John, I'm glad you brought this one up. We have been swamped by people wanting to pursue government contracts. The hardest part we have noticed is ensuring that businesses align their budgets to fit. This one one thing that wasn't really addressed above. If you are taking on these contracts, you need to comply with the DCAA Standards. If not you will be in a lot of pain during any potential audits. John, I'm glad you brought this one up. We have been swamped by people wanting to pursue government contracts. The hardest part we have noticed is ensuring that businesses align their budgets to fit. This one one thing that wasn't really addressed above. If you are taking on these contracts, you need to comply with the DCAA Standards. If not you will be in a lot of pain during any potential audits.

]]> By: Joseph T. Dager http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/08/06/is-now-the-time-to-pursue-government-contracts/#comment-408674 Joseph T. Dager Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:05:54 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=3915#comment-408674 Good podcast on Government procurement, sound advice, DO YOUR HOMEWORK Good podcast on Government procurement, sound advice, DO YOUR HOMEWORK

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