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Sep 30, 2024
Good Cyber Hygiene: Considerations for Small Businesses
Good cyber hygiene is essential for keeping small businesses safe from online threats.
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Sep 2, 2024
FOCI: Key Principles, Facility Security Clearance Implications and Action Plan
This article explores key principles of FOCI, its potential impact on obtaining FCL and when an action plan is needed to mitigate risk.
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Jul 31, 2024
Updated Wages for Federal Construction Projects
When you pursue opportunities for construction projects with the federal government, wage rates may be your largest portion of cost.
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Jun 30, 2024
What Does It Take To Be a Responsible Contractor?
One primary factor in the pre-award process is the determination of responsibility of potential offerors/awardees.
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Jun 2, 2024
Does Your Company Need FOCI Mitigation?
This article will discuss how FOCI is defined and the process for identifying whether your organization should have FOCI mitigation process.
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May 1, 2024
I Use TikTok! Can I Still Be a Government Contractor?
In this article, we’ll take a dive into whether you can keep enjoying TikTok and working as a federal contractor.
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Mar 31, 2024
Creating an Effective Prospecting Email
In the government sector, prospecting emails are an essential part of a successful marketing strategy.
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Mar 1, 2024
Market Research 101
This primary guide outlines key steps involved in conducting initial market research for firms aspiring to become government contractors.
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Feb 1, 2024
Optimized for Success: Maximizing Your SBA Profile
When marketing to the federal government, maximizing opportunities to stand out is vitally important.
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Jan 2, 2024
Is Cybersecurity Required for My Business?
Many small businesses may believe they are not large enough to be victims of cybercrime, statistics reveal that this is inaccurate.
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Dec 1, 2023
Safeguarding National Security in a Global Marketplace
This article will spotlight Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (“FOCI”) regulations.
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Oct 31, 2023
Market Research Tools
Market research tools help in developing a marketing plan to target specific agencies for procuring their goods or services.
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Oct 2, 2023
10 Fundamental Tips for Small Business Government Procurement Success
What sets successful small business contractors apart from their peers?
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Sep 4, 2023
Being SAM.gov Smart!
If your business is registered in the SAM, you have received at least one email from a third-party company offering assistance.
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Sep 4, 2023
Planning for GovCon Success at the End of Fiscal Year 2023
As federal fiscal year 2023 (FY23) draws to a close on September 30 and the new fiscal year is right around the corner.
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Jul 4, 2023
OTAs for Flexible Research and Development
OTAs allow the Department of Defense (DoD) to enter into agreements that are not subject to standard procurement regulations.
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Apr 30, 2023
Cybersecurity Review: NIST SP 800-171 in Plain English!
Compliance with CUI regulations is essential for ensuring that information is protected to the best of our ability from unauthorized misuse.
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Apr 2, 2023
SAM Changes, Updates & Integrated Award Environment
A common characteristic in government contracting is change.
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Mar 1, 2023
Four Questions to Determine if a GSA Schedule Is Right for You
For small businesses, GSA schedules offer two big advantages.
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Feb 1, 2023
Governmental Accounting Needs
As firms grow into governmental contracting, their management systems need to evolve.
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