By: Barry Hurd | 2010-04-04 | Management A lot of businesses enter the government contracting arena with the expectation of the "$1000 mousetrap" that is, the idea that government work is a cash cow that can be milked by exorbitant over-pricing. They are often given a rude awakening when they find that profit margins on government contracts are often quite slim, and may have a cap as low as 10%. In a slow economy or a competitive industry, bidding wars drive prices and profit margins to new lows. read more
By: Tony Pasquo | 2012-05-02 | Business Opportunities Have you ever thought about beginning to sell your product or service to the government, but weren’t exactly sure where to start? Adapting your business model to include government bidding is not as difficult as you might think. Contracting with government agencies is generally based on the same principles as commercial contracting, but with some key differences. read more
By: Head Exposed | 2011-09-28 | Small Business If you are a small business trying to seek more income opportunities, having a government agency as partner is surely your best step. read more
By: Miranda H | 2012-11-23 | Law Small business thrives in the private sector, but sometimes some small companies get contracted by the government in several capacities and that can mean a great deal of money and reputation for any company. read more
By: headexposed | 2011-01-12 | Business A large window has now been opened for small business with the help of government contracting. Government contracting has become more encouraging than ever before. read more
By: Nelson Nigel | 2011-09-19 | Ask an Expert The government contracts database is where you will find relevant contract information. It is where you will see the list of companies that have won federal contracts. You will be amazed by the amount of money that they received. read more
By: ArticleSubmit Auto | 2010-10-18 | Small Business When you open a new business to mow lawns and install plants and other elements, you will need to get the word out by landscaping marketing. Certainly, the major focus will be your local market, and perhaps even a more targeted section of the local area. Decide which areas you would like to work in, and use that 'grid' to set up your landscaping business marketing plan. read more
By: Dr. Earl R. Smith II | 2011-01-18 | Sales Sometimes the battles you lose bring the best learning opportunities - sometimes they are only precursors of things to come. In this chapter, I want to focus on one type of battle that government contractors lose and need to learn from if they are going to avoid the feeling that they have been down a path before and did not enjoy it the first time. read more
By: Miranda H | 2012-11-23 | Law When looking at government contracts law firm options for your business needs, you’ll want to look into a variety of things to ensure that you’re hiring the best. read more
By: kevin saunders | 2011-04-13 | Landscaping Identifying lawn problems, and correctly treating them before they spiral out of control is a fundamental aspect of good Tampa Lawn Care strategy. The following are the most common lawn issues and the... read more
By: Lawrence White | 2010-12-20 | Article Marketing If you want to thrive in your lawn maintenance business, then you need to make sure that you adopt the right strategies to help you attract more and more customers. read more
By: Steven Beckmand | 2010-04-01 | Gardening In this Universal Lawn Care Tip we discover the importance of Lawn Mowing in weed reduction, and how vital correct mowing is in producing the lush green lawn of our dreams. While many people will look at Lawn Mowing as just a chore to keep the lawn under control, the universal truth for lawn lovers around the world is that good lawn mowing routines and practices will promote greener, healthier lawns that are more resistant to problems occurring. read more
By: Nigel LeBlanc | 2010-04-01 | Entrepreneurs It's not surprising to see the amount of money spent by the US government in contracting with various businesses. Billions of dollars are spent each year in these contracts and the numbers are already on a rise with approximately 23% of federal government contracts being given to small businesses. read more
By: Rita Climer | 2011-03-25 | Home improvement Substantial sums of money are spent on lawn care. Hard figure are not easy to come by, but there is no doubt that the lawn care industry is a multi-billion one. The question before us for determination is as to what the justification for this expenditure on lawn care is. It is a question that many business owners have often found themselves having to ask their agents, when it emerges that the agents have voted considerable sums of money to lawn care. read more