Download or read book The Pearls of Business Guiding Principles to Help Entrepreneurs Successfully Launch and Grow a Government Contracting Business written by Jay Newkirk and published by Jay Newkirk Business Consulting, Incorporated. This book was released on 2020-12-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An in-depth, comprehensive, systematic approach to business success that recognizes the importance of human capital . . . . [A] valuable guide for anyone starting or desiring to grow a business or enterprise." - Larry Womack, author, Outcome Management Building a government contracting company to a staff of 1,000 and an annual revenue of $100 million is no small feat. But that's exactly what Jay Newkirk and his business partner did, culminating in a successful liquidity event. In book one in The Pearls of Business series, Jay shares with other entrepreneurs and business leaders the principles and practices he employed so they, too, can successfully grow and develop their businesses. With a focus on entrepreneurs and leaders doing business with the federal government, Jay's insights and insider tips are substantiated with quotes by diverse thought leaders, which, when applied to the phases a business undergoes as it's growing, become the pearls of business. The Pearls of Business includes winning strategies on topics like: The benefits of dream-building sessions and how to have them Best practices for developing a simple business plan Cultivating a positive corporate culture Hiring and employee-retention strategies Effectively using outcome management to achieve your business goals Punctuated with exercises to help readers successfully apply the guidance, tactical advice, and anecdotes of Jay's personal experiences, The Pearls of Business has value for all entrepreneurs who want to do business differently, better, and more successfully. "The Pearls of Business has captured a lifetime of wisdom from Jay Newkirk's experiences in business. It is a must read by anyone contemplating starting a business or currently involved in building one." - Bobby Bradley, cofounder, Village of Promise Jay Newkirk is a serial entrepreneur, business consultant, and author in Huntsville, AL. He has spent more than fifty years doing business with the federal government as a government contractor. Find out more at www.jaynewkirk.com.

Download or read book Zero to a Billion written by David Kriegman and published by Dudley Court Press, LLC. This book was released on 2018-07-27 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The federal professional services market is one of the world’s largest, and one of the most competitive. Companies struggle to compete and prosper. In Zero to a Billion, David Kriegman, former SRA International executive, presents techniques to help companies succeed where many have failed. His book goes beyond standard compliance books to provide answers to questions like these: Why do some companies grow while others stagnate or go out of business? How do you differentiate yourself and compete with much larger companies? Why do you lose work when the customer says you are doing a good job? How do you attract, retain, and motivate top talent? Why do some acquisitions succeed while others are considered less than a success or even a failure? Kriegman draws on his thirty years of experience to illustrate the essential lessons of strategy, business development, cultural issues and operations with real-world examples and actionable ideas. The book is recommended for new and mid-career managers as well as seasoned executives.

Download or read book Start Grow Sell written by Tom Keith and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-05 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What You Can Expect:If you are reading this book, we assume you have already decided to start a government contracting business or have already started one, and you really want someone to tell you what to do next in simple terms and without a lot of fluff. This book is a primer - a general how-to book. We focus on the essentials and explain the steps you need to take, why you need to take those steps, and the order in which you should take them. Where applicable, we cite resource references and websites that provide more detail for people who want to dig deeper.Why We Wrote This Book:We started, own and co-own several businesses. Some are government contracting businesses, and we wish this book had existed when we started our first one. Such a book, with topics and sections specifically for government contractors, would have saved us a lot of time, energy and money. After talking to many new business owners, we recognized that they, too, wished for a book written by serial business starters, who could offer step-by-step procedures to follow and would share their lessons learned.We Love What We Do!We love the business world, but mostly, we love helping others start their own business, achieve their business and life goals, and eventually, write their own success stories. We hope that as you follow the steps in this book, you will be on the way to achieving your goals in business and life, too.

Download or read book Govcon Launch written by Eric COFFIE and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The government and all of its respective agencies are in a war to spend, more and more money. With policies like "use it or lose it" and our military industrial complex it's no wonder why we've have been on a spending tear since World War II. To make matters more attractive to small businesses (as defined by Small Business Administration rules) the United States is consistently spending huge sums of money with new suppliers. They continuously develop programs that foster small business growth, encourage corporate expansion and at times outright market monopolization. You as an individual reading this book have the ability to come into the government spending market and become a dominant player, but only if you know how to get to your product/service into the hands of government buyers. GovCon launch will:oGovcon Launch will uncover many of the false narratives surrounding government contracts and how to turn those into your greatest allies. oGovcon Launch will show you take advantage of FREE resources to land contracts during and after a global pandemic. oGovcon Launch provides you with a framework that will advance your government contracting journey, moving you one step closer to winning an evergreen customer aka government client Companies who win at the game of government contracting, stay curious, express continued interest, start with a single target, learn the rules, remain flexible and adapt as required. Congratulations on your decision to pick up a copy of the Govcon Launch. You're about to gain in depth insight and practical knowledge into the highly lucrative yet often misunderstood world of landing government contracts and working with the biggest, financially stable and often most complex customer in the world. By complex, I mean someone or something doing activities that do not fall in line with conventional guidelines or standard commercial practices. To a foreigner with little experience in this arena, the procurement rules, policies, buying vehicles, agencies, acronyms reflect a cobweb of connecting lines with no start or end point. As you enter the corn maze, your confusion grows, and you are presented with a labyrinth of options from local; state to federal, GSA to 8(a). The names swell, the acronyms swell, the choices balloon, and the starting point becomes foggier and grows distant. I realized these points from the moment I set foot into this marketplace back in 2007, looking for direction. Today in this book, I will be sharing: my personal journey, experiences, habits for success, learning experiences, tools used, and lessons mastered. All of my learning was experiential, which forced me to take a long, hard, bumpy and often not so fun path towards winning contracts. I hope that by sharing my experiences that when you finish this book, you can: 1)Determine if government contracting is right for you2)Figure out a starting point for your journey3)Create an action plan for your business 4)Know the activities that will lead to your success5)Become inspired to start doing business in this marketplace If I help you accomplish any one of the five objectives above or all five, then I have done my job in writing this book. This book does not reflect a complete timeline of my story nor will it reveal every single step I took. Yet, I decided to pull out the parts of the stories that would serve most useful in explaining concepts and theories to the reader. Since I am a visual person, I wanted to write so people could conceptualize the big picture in their head. This is both my hope and my goal.

Download or read book Government Contracts Made Easier Second Edition written by Judy Bradt and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this updated edition, Judy Bradt brings you the secrets to winning US government contracts - whether you're taking your first steps, or expanding your footprint in pursuit of the world's largest buyer. Government Contracts Made Easier is loaded with resources that seasoned contractors take years to discover: - Key Concepts: Find out what successful companies master as they launch and grow their government contract business.- Profiles in Success: Ten business owners - small and minority business owners, veterans, women and men - share their journeys, their challenges, their mis-steps, and the tactics they used to win government business.- A Structured Approach: Seven steps guide your journey into the heart of what it takes to win government business.- Exercises: Get the tools Judy uses to work with her clients.- Research Data & Top Expert Insight: Hard statistics and analysis on what success takes - from new studies and leading specialists in diverse aspects of government business.- Checklists and Tip Lists: Plenty of easy-to use point-form lists make this technical material simpler to work with.- Resources: There's always more to learn. Find out about free and low-cost resources.- And even more online! The book gives you special links to detailed how-to guides you can use now

Download or read book Construction and Contracting Business written by Entrepreneur magazine and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 1023 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The experts at Entrepreneur provide a two-part guide to success. First, find out how to start your own construction or contracting firm doing remodels, new constructions, home additions, and more. Then, master the fundamentals of business startup including defining your business structure, funding, staffing and more. This kit includes: • Essential industry and business-specific startup steps with worksheets, calculators, checklists and more • Entrepreneur Editors’ Start Your Own Business, a guide to starting any business and surviving the first three years • Interviews and advice from successful entrepreneurs in the industry • Worksheets, brainstorming sections, and checklists • Entrepreneur’s Startup Resource Kit (downloadable) More about Entrepreneur’s Startup Resource Kit Every small business is unique. Therefore, it’s essential to have tools that are customizable depending on your business’s needs. That’s why with Entrepreneur is also offering you access to our Startup Resource Kit. Get instant access to thousands of business letters, sales letters, sample documents and more – all at your fingertips! You’ll find the following: The Small Business Legal Toolkit When your business dreams go from idea to reality, you’re suddenly faced with laws and regulations governing nearly every move you make. Learn how to stay in compliance and protect your business from legal action. In this essential toolkit, you’ll get answers to the “how do I get started?” questions every business owner faces along with a thorough understanding of the legal and tax requirements of your business. Sample Business Letters 1000+ customizable business letters covering each type of written business communication you’re likely to encounter as you communicate with customers, suppliers, employees, and others. Plus a complete guide to business communication that covers every question you may have about developing your own business communication style. Sample Sales Letters The experts at Entrepreneur have compiled more than 1000 of the most effective sales letters covering introductions, prospecting, setting up appointments, cover letters, proposal letters, the all-important follow-up letter and letters covering all aspects of sales operations to help you make the sale, generate new customers and huge profits. - See more at: https://bookstore.entrepreneur.com/product/start-your-own-construction-business-2e/#sthash.R827WvTz.dpuf

Download or read book Federal Contracting Made Easy written by Scott A. Stanberry and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Federal contracting . . . easy? With the fourth edition of Federal Contracting Made Easy, it is! Whether or not you consider federal contracting easy, it is certainly easier with this guide. Used successfully by thousands of contractors and feds, this book offers practical, hands-on, no-nonsense advice. Now in its fourth edition, Federal Contracting Made Easy lays out the entire federal contracting process in a readable and easy-to-understand style. This book covers how government procurement works, what you can do to cut though the red tape to speed your way to winning a contract, who the key players are, and tips for overcoming obstacles. New in this edition: • Discussion of government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) • Updates on women-owned small business • New status of service-disabled veteran-owned small business • Expanded list of relevant websites and resources • Introduction to the new System for Award Management (SAM) Whether you are about to enter the competitive world of federal contracting or have been bidding for contracts for years and are now looking for updated information and ideas, this is the book you need. The federal government awards billions of dollars in contracts for goods and services every year. This book will help you win a piece of that business.

Download or read book The Secrets to Successful Contracting written by Joe Catinella and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-10-27 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about to change the lives of the many craftsmen who start contracting businesses yearly or those struggling with operating their existing companies. This book includes solid contracting business principles and procedures, including worksheets that will lead the reader over a smoother road to success with certainty. Its an easy read with step by step instructions on marketing, understanding costs, calculating overhead and profit, scheduling, team building, gaining and sustaining credibility through transparency and becoming the contractor of choice amongst peers in any market. Also explained is the art of closing more sales by giving value to customers using my Value Triangle method.

Download or read book Government Contracting Strategies for Winning Growing and Profiting written by J. Michael Steinacher and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J. Michael Steinacher has seen it all during his time in federal government contracting. He's seen arrogant managers claim they know what they're doing and burn out spectacularly. He has also seen the steps savvy businesses take to be successful in the industry. Now, Steinacher outlines the do's and don'ts in this comprehensive new guide to contracting. Steinacher directs his guide toward business students, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in company growth and success. He helps them understand how the federal market works and the myriad opportunities available. The guide then takes readers through the step-by-step process of becoming eligible and qualified as a government contractor. Steinacher makes the competitive and lucrative contracting process simple and understandable. He provides a crash course in federal law, government agencies, and business techniques. In addition to explaining the nuts and bolts of the contracting industry, Steinacher teaches important business skills to give readers' companies a leg up on the competition. He shows readers how to prepare presentations, write intricate contract proposals, and create submittals. With his help, readers will be inspired to lead their firms into new projects or start their own businesses.

Download or read book The 3 Biggest Government Contractor Mistakes And How To Avoid Them written by Rabiah Sutton and published by Fact Sider. This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 3 Biggest Government Contractor Mistakes And How To Avoid Them is a book by entrepreneur Rabiah Sutton which was published in February 20, 2020. The book mainly focused on government contractor mistakes and how to solve them.

Download or read book Start Your Own Construction and Contracting Business written by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised edition of Start your own construction and contracting business, 2013.

Download or read book Becoming a GovCon Expert written by Joshua P. Frank and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-30 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Becoming a GovCon Expert Learn the fundamental strategies for winning government contracts. Six of the nation's top government contracting experts share essential strategies for doing business with the government. The strategies in this book have helped companies win over $3 billion in government contracts and over $30 billion in multiple award contracts. Each chapter mirrors a session given at the 2021 GovCon Summit Annual Conference. GovConSummit is a virtual accelerator network and annual conference that focuses on Veteran entrepreneurs in the Federal contracting market. However, the tactics, strategies, and recommendations are applicable to any company that wants to win government contracts. Each chapter skips the fluff and focuses on the core concepts required for you to master the game of government contracting. Unlike most books, Becoming a GovCon Expert provides practical advice from subject matter experts with step-by-step instruction and recommendations. You will learn: ★ How to prepare yourself to be a successful government contractor ★ 12 common challenges faced by new government contractors ★ How to accelerate into the government market ★ A case study on government sales and revenue stream diversity ★ The value of PMP and Sec+ Certifications ★ How to master the game of GovCon ★ Branding yourself as a GovCon Subject Matter Expert (SME) ★ How to bridge government sales strategy with business strategy ★ Building your GovCon pipeline ★ Doing business with the Department of the Navy ★ How to create a daily "battle-rhythm" for marketing and sales ★ How to develop your WRAP rate / fully burdened rate ★ Outrunning your overhead ★ Authentic leadership ★ Growing your solopreneurship beyond yourself *** Published by RSM Federal The Art and Science of Government Sales Michael LeJeune - Author (Editor-in-Chief) - RSM Federal Joshua P. Frank - Author (Executive Editor) - RSM Federal Contributing Authors Russ Barnes, PhD - Systro Systems Jenny Clark - Solvability Emily Harman - Emily Harman Coaching and Consulting Eric "Doc" Wright, PhD - Vets2PM

Download or read book Your First Government Contract written by Scott Johnson, MBA, PMP and published by SSRJ LLC. This book was released on 2022-10-30 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your First Government Contract introduces the small business entrepreneur or new public sector account executive to the world of government contracting. Scott introduces the reader to what to expect with their first opportunity, the government procurement cycle, industry terminology used, and winning strategies for proposal writing. Starting the book with basic vendor registration, Scott quickly transitions to why some companies succeed in government contracting while others do not, marketing to public agencies, types of government customers, contracting vehicles, how offers are evaluated, and how to beat the competition. Scott's method for crafting a simple winning proposal is described in detail, with applicability for any level of government, and designed for maximum collaboration within your company. Over his 15-year government contracting career, Scott has led sales and proposal writing efforts to secure over $125 million of government contracts, specializing in new and developing government contracting business units.

Download or read book The Beginners Guide to Government Contracting written by Jeffery Corbin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like to have a customer whose budget exceeds $250 Billion a year for goods and services? You can have that customer. The United States Federal Government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world. Each year, the Government issues contracts totaling more than $250 Billion for pencils, furniture, computer equipment, landscape services, janitorial services, security guard services, consultant services, etc., etc., etc. With The Beginner's Guide to Government Contracting, you now have the information you need to reach your personal and business goals of financial success. At last, Jeff Corbin tells you the secrets he has been using for the last fifteen years to help companies of all sizes win Federal Government Contracts. These companies range from a local clothes laundry to Fortune 500 Companies. He walks you through the proposal writing process and gives you examples of an Executive Summary, Organizational Charts, Cost Spreadsheets and much, much more.

Download or read book How to Get Government Contracts written by Olessia Smotrova-Taylor and published by Apress. This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Get Government Contracts demystifies the process of how a company can enter the government market, win its first and subsequent contracts, and then grow itself into a multi-million-dollar government contractor within a couple of years. It offers an insider’s view into the latest best practices that government contractors use to succeed in an increasingly competitive market, and it shows exactly how your company can apply these techniques to build a strong business. Many companies venture into the government market with a certain naiveté and pay a hefty price to find out that there is much more to winning a contract than writing last-minute proposals in response to publicly posted solicitations. To stop the bleeding of precious resources, they need to step back to learn how professionals win business in the federal arena. This book shows you how to find, for example, the best potential customers and opportunities for your company. It also explains the secret to winning consistently by conducting pre-proposal preparation (also called "capture") and practicing a disciplined, process-based approach to proposal development. This book provides a recipe for winning government contracts over and over again, the way seasoned government contractors do it. After reading this book, you will know exactly what to do to position your company to win a government proposal before a solicitation becomes public, including building customer relationships, gathering intelligence, developing a "win strategy," performing competitive analysis, selecting the best teammates, and developing a solution. As a result, you will apply professional techniques to organizing your proposal effort, outlining a proposal document, and writing RFPs that persuade evaluators to award the contract to you.

Download or read book Winning Government Contracts written by Malcolm Parvey and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2008-02-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States federal government is the biggest customer in the world. It buys 20% of all the services and products produced in the U.S. But of the 22 million registered U.S. companies, fewer than 2% of them seek out this market. Why? Because small business owners don’t know where and how to get these contracts. Winning Government Contracts will change that. It begins at the beginning, assuming no prior knowledge of the government marketplace and its sometimes complicated terminology. Written in a clear, easy-to-understand language by experienced sales and marketing professionals, this book takes you through the registration and bidding process step-by-step. All the terms used in government contracts are explained in plain English. Winning Government Contracts shows you where to find the sales opportunities on the Internet, then guides you through every step in your quote, whether submitted electronically or on paper—explaining the jargon and outlining the exact information that needs to be entered. You will learn how to download drawings and specifications, understand shipping and packaging requirements, and find out how much the government is currently paying for an item before you submit an offer. The book also highlights areas where beginners need to be particularly careful, such as remembering to include shipping costs when you offer the government your best price! After the offer has been submitted, the book explains how to find the results of the bid—which company was awarded the contract and its price, as well as the names and prices of all the other bidders. Included is the government’s system of inspection, acceptance, invoicing, and payments, as well as the specific requirements for service contracts such as Statements of Work, Wage Determinations, and Technical Proposals. Whatever your business, the federal government is a marketplace you can enter. Winning Government Contracts will you show the way.

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