If you're aiming to secure federal contracts, this article will help you understand key marketing strategies that work. Let's delve into the specifics.

Sculpting Your Presence: Online and In-Person

Your first step is to establish a compelling online and in-person presence. For online, create an easy-to-navigate website detailing your services, achievements, and testimonials. Remember, your marketing materials should comply with government-accepted standards, whether it's your website, brochures, or presentations.

Updated for accuracy as of July 2023, this article reflects the most current Federal contracting information. Always consult a professional for your specific needs.

Your Guide to Securing Early-Stage Federal Contracts

Government contracts can often originate from ideas, studies, or legislative requirements years before they evolve into tangible bidding opportunities. Hence, establishing an early connection can provide a profound understanding of contract requirements and an invaluable opportunity to develop relationships with the key players. The companies that regularly secure federal awards typically build rapport with the contracting team well ahead of time.

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US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) client Pacific Continental Textiles, Inc. (PCT) won a $166,000 contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in just four months. Watch the USFCR video case study below to learn more about this success story. 

Updated for accuracy as of July 2023, this article reflects the most current Federal contracting information. Always consult a professional for your specific needs.

Breaking into the federal contracting space can seem impossible, especially for small businesses. You've registered for government contracts—bravo! But what's next? How do you ensure your bids are competitive? And what if you lack a track record? Don't worry. This article will guide you through these hurdles and set you on a path to success.

There are plenty of great reasons for your business to get started in federal contracting. In our second installment of "Why Federal Contracting?" we covered how working with the government can diversify your business. In our third installment of "Why Federal Contracting?" we'll review how federal contracting can help protect your business.

Financing Federal Contracts: What You Need to Know

Understanding the financing of federal contracts is vital to your success as a contractor. The federal government only pays for services rendered or products delivered. This means that contractors need to have enough working capital to fulfill the contract and cover business expenses until payment is received.

There are plenty of great reasons for your business to get started in federal contracting. In our first installment of "Why Federal Contracting?" we covered how working with the government can grow your business. In our second installment of "Why Federal Contracting?" we'll go over how federal contracting can help diversify your business.

This article has been reviewed and updated as of June 2022 to ensure accuracy and relevance in the ever-evolving landscape of federal Contracting.

Federal subcontractor reporting is a complex and demanding task. Large companies, otherwise known as Other Than Small Businesses (OTSBs), receiving federal award money are subject to stringent requirements to report on their small-business subcontractors accurately. Ensuring this reporting correctly can be challenging, but alignment with the System for Award Management (SAM) can pave the way to compliance.

There are plenty of great reasons for your business to get started in federal contracting. That's why, in this blog series, we're going to cover them all. So for our first installment of "Why Federal Contracting?" we'll go over how federal contracting can help grow your business.