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What Americans Are Getting Wrong About Veterans
PLEASE CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE “TASK AND PURPOSE” By Haley Britzky “As of 2018, less than 10% of adults in the U.S. were veterans,...

U.S. Special Operations Command Using AI To Speed Up Acquisition Workflows
“NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE” – By Allyson Park “Advanced algorithms like AI, machine learning and generative AI allows SOCOM to gather and...

Should You Consider Small Business Federal Government Contracting?
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “Small business federal government contracting is different from the commercial marketplace in terms of...

GSA’s AI Strategy: Using The Tech While Learning How To Buy It
“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” By Nick Wakeman, Editor In Chief “ In deploying its own AI chatbot, the General Services Administration is also...

Managing Risk In Small Federal Government Contracting Business System Development
“SMALL TO FEDS” By Ken Larson “Most small enterprises must undertake some form of business process augmentation when entering federal...

Memorial Day 2025 – Remembering Two Of Hastings, Minnesota’s Unforgettable Veterans
Gordy Schmidt and Bob Niederkorn _____________________________________________ Gordon Charles Schmidt, 69, of Hastings, MN, passedaway...

VIBRANCY
Vermillion River Valley - Hastings, Minnesota https://www.flickr.com/photos/odysseyof_armaments/53660387824/in/dateposted-public/

The Nomad: Veterans In The Post-Transition Employment Space
“CLEARANCE JOBS” By Steve Leonard “ Nearly half of 200,000 veterans entering the workforce annually leave their first job within a year...

Small Business Teaming in Government Contracting
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “There should be technical, management and market segment similarities between you and any company with whom...

DEVELOPING YOUR TEAM'S HUMAN-IQ can transform customer relationships and secure your revenue pipeline.
“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” – By Nick Coppings “How developing your teams human-IQ can transform customer relationships and secure your...

Five Winning Strategies For Small Business Federal Government Contractors
llustrations by istock “SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “Acquisition officials are speeding up the process, issuing requests for proposals...

Win Through Listening And Demonstrating An Understanding Of Your Government Customer
Image: Amira Aya Irgui Why is it important to listen to your customers? “WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” By Nick Coppings “Maya Angelou was...

Your Entry Points Into Small Business Federal Government Contracting
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “The Federal Government has a continuing need for products and services of every type to support ongoing...

The Only Way Forward For Our Planet In Conflict
All wars eventually result in negotiated settlements. Avoiding them by learning and negotiation in the first place is the most effective...

SPRING RENEWAL
Vermillion River Valley -Hastings, Minnesota (click the link and then the pic for telescopic view) https://www.flickr.com/photos/odyssey...

Meeting Veteran & Employer Challenges During Transition from Military to Civilian Work
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “Aside from the legal and moral obligations to employ returning veterans, there is a third, vital challenge...

Growing Your Small Business To Assure Its Survival
“SCORE Southeast Minnesota” By Dean L. Swanson “Success requires consistent planning, grit, and strategic execution. You also need to...

A Framework For Small Government Service Contractor Business Systems
Please Click Image To Enlarge “ SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “ If the small enterprise is not prepared in advance and is fortunate enough...

Will The New Federal ‘Buying Guides’Be Protestable?
“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” BY Stephen Bacon “According to the FAR Overhaul page , “helpful non-regulatory content will be moved to new...

