How much opportunity is there in doing business with the government? Maybe these fiscal year 2002 statistics will begin to give you some idea of the magnitude. |
Now let's get a better picture of where the government spends its money. |
In addition to government contracting, there is a whole new area of opportunity that isn't included in the figures above: credit card buying, often referred to as "micro-purchasing." |
Although you may be starting to get an idea of the magnitude of government contracting opportunities for small businesses, you may be wondering, and possibly even doubting, whether the government has ... |
If you think that your company doesn't provide anything that the government needs, think again. Here are just a few examples about real-life companies much like yours. Notice that they didn't focus ... |
So, just maybe, the government might want to buy what you have to offer. But will a government contract really be worth the trouble? What can it really do for your business? |
On the other hand, if your company has fallen on hard times and is in financial trouble, a government contract will not be able to save you. In fact, a contract might push you over the edge and put ... |
So, are you ready to begin doing business with the government? Do you have the "right" resources, finances, equipment, computer skills and whatever else it may take? Here's a chance to find out. ... |
One question that often plagues small business owners at the start is," Is my business big enough to handle a government contract?" Actually, there are many companies with fewer than five employees ... |
The United States Small Business Administration establishes the size standards used to identify a company considered small. As a general rule, a small business is one that: |
