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Contractors Need To Empower Employees To Network

Many people know that in government contracting it is not just important to network – it is essential. Attending events with other government contractors, contract officers, and industry professionals is
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To Be Competitive You Need To Hire The Right People

Being competitive and staying competitive are essential to any business. Search online and you will find an almost infinite number of people offering ideas and best practices. When I hear
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Trust But Verify – What They Don’t Know About Federal Contracts Can Hurt You

Do you know the difference between a BOA, BPA and GWAC? Understand how agencies leverage Purchase Orders versus Delivery and Task Orders? You’re far from alone if you don’t. However,
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The Good, the Bad and the Just Plain Ugly Changes That Almost Were!

Originally published February 2, 2017 on GovConVoices Having been a part of the federal contracting community for close to 30 years, I’ve seen quite a few changes in policy and process
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How Small Business Got $500,000 (or More!) in FY2016

Over the years I’ve done a number of comparisons assessing the economic impact of federal contracting dollars on small business concerns by looking at the procurement methods and the types
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Contractors Need To Empower Employees To Network

Many people know that in government contracting it is not just important to network – it is essential. Attending events with other government contractors, contract officers, and industry professionals is
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Connecting With Contractors at Tech Council of Maryland’s Fall Reception

One interesting thing about the government contracting industry is that the word “opportunity” has many definitions. Last night, the Government Contractor Fall Reception, hosted by the Tech Council of Maryland, gathered
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