In Part I we discussed the importance of requesting a debrief even if you win, reviewing the contract award in its entirety to ensure that everything is accurate and contacting the Contracting Officer in writing immediately to address any mistakes within the contract award before signing. The Program Management Review (PMR) is a meeting […]
You have won a Government contract, now what? You have received the award letter from the Government advising that your proposal was chosen and you are the successful offeror. Congratulations! Successful contract management begins immediately after you receive the letter and the new contract for review and signature. Let’s discuss some of the steps that […]
The expectation that because your business is small, your proposal cannot compete with large experienced businesses is simply untrue! Investing in professional proposal support can ensure that your proposal submission is compliant, complete, submitted on time and professional. While no individual or organization can guarantee that your company will be awarded a contract with local, state […]
Independent retailers and restaurants are the heart and soul of small towns and main streets across Virginia. Successful retailers build vibrant downtown destinations, but they face unique challenges ranging from inventory control, advertising, merchandising and staffing, to big box competition. To help these vital small businesses, the Virginia SBDC network has developed STAMP. Small Town […]
Alexandria Small Business Development Center presents June 2012 Series of Events. We so hope you will consider attending one or more of these events designed to help your business and nonprofit thrive and grow. Please note where registration is required. Remember, there is NO FEE for attending any of these programs. As always, please contact us […]
What are Government Cost Proposals? Can your team write one that will win a federal contract? Join us for the fourth in an interactive series of START, MANAGE, GROW your business workshops for federal contractors. Learn the basic elements of Government Cost Proposals, including tips on the certificate of current cost and pricing data from a federal contracting expert, Sequin Lukon, Principal of The Essential […]
Google+ for Small Business Technology That Can Help Your Business Grow! February 29, 2012 9 am – 12 Noon With only 20 spots for this hands-on workshop, we anticipate more demand than space. Email or call Patricia Melton if you are interested. Slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis, […]
Non-competition agreements, or non-solicitation agreements, are generally clauses within employment agreements which limit employees’ ability to enter into employment or to start a business which competes with a former employer. Under Virginia law, non-competes (sometimes called or written plainly “noncompetes”), though viewed as a restraint of trade, are enforceable if the three prongs of the […]