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 […]
Business owners have a huge opportunity at their fingertips and that’s because social media and the internet has made it easier to have a direct relationship with the consumer. At no other time in history have business owners had the opportunity to directly communicate with their target clients and customers. While “blogging” is not the […]
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 […]
On April 16th, Alexandria Small Business Development Center hosted the monthly Business Development Roundtable here in Alexandria, Virginia. We discussed the all-too-important marketing topic of identifying your target market. First, we defined a target market to start the discussion of identifying your target market. Some of the definitions we heard were really insightful and ranged from […]
Small businesses and small nonprofits often face situations where it may make sense to get expert guidance to avoid costly mistakes. At the very earliest concept for a business venture, there are resources that can provide objective feedback and suggest approaches you might not have considered. The Alexandria Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides accessible […]
Here at the Alexandria SBDC, we’re delighted when we meet someone as a startup and watch them grow into a multinational success story. And, we’re proud to say, we have several of these success stories in our roster of SBDC clients! One of those successes is Amanda Sozer, PhD, of SNA International. Here’s the direct […]
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 […]