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‘Values-Based’ Marketing Techniques for Small Business
Image: prezi.com “SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson ‘Values-Based’ marketing does not relate to a client’s perception of your product or...

Managing Risk In Small Business Federal Government Contracting
“SMALLTOFEDS”By Ken Larson “The challenges and difficulties for the small business in government contracting are not so much in the areas...

Are Self-Scoring Government Procurements Leading To Feudal Relationships Between Small & Large Biz?
By Nick Wakeman, Editor-in-chief “The proliferation of self-scoring evaluations has led to a world where small businesses must tie more...

WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM PEOPLE DIFFERENT FROM US?
By learning from them I make distinctions between my values and theirs, consider the differences, and communicate on common, shared...

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

A Motivated Congress Could Improve Acquisition Now
“THE PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT (POGO)” By Julia Gledhill “Congress can take clear steps to improve acquisition and save taxpayer...

Veterans Get Protections From Retaliation At Government Agencies
“FEDERAL TIMES” By Molly Weisner “The quasi-judicial agency that protects federal employment rights set a precedent last month that...

Defense Contractors Must Prepare For ‘Trust But Verify’ Era
“FEDERAL TIMES“ By Greg Tomchick “Defense contractors across the U.S., including those in and around the District of Columbia, are facing...

Managing Government Contract Limitation of Funds and Funding Exposure
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “Nearing the end of a government fiscal year or under a government shutdown a contractor may find delays in...

Five Trends Reshaping Government In 2023 And Beyond
“WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY” By William D. Eggers “Government agencies are ready to solve complex problems and enhance service delivery. Key...

The Risk Of A Federal Government Shutdown Is Real – Prepare Now
For Detailed Guidance on Rights and Obligations Upon Receipt of a Federal Government Contract Stop Work Order See:...

The Challenge of Predicting Future Defense Spending
“NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE” By Sean Carberry “The battle on Capitol Hill over the 2024 defense budget portends to be epic. And the...

THINKING SPRING
On The Vermillion River Trail - Hastings,Minnesota (Click the link and then the pic for closeup view) https://www.flickr.com/photos/odyss...

Fixing DoD’s Broken Budgeting System – A Big Reform Topic For 2023
“FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK” By Jared Serbu “Over the past several years, Congress and DoD have instituted numerous reforms meant to make the...

Lawmakers Move To Save Veterans Administration High-Tech Job Training Program
“MILITARY TIMES” By Leo Shane III “The Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program was launched in 2019 as...

How Risk Drives Fixed Price Versus Cost Plus In Federal Government Contracting
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “A conversation with an astute, anonymous interviewer for those who may be confused at times with regard to...

Techniques For Small Business Product/Services Development In Government Contracting
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “There are approaches to developing a product and/or a service to the point where it can be marketed in the...

Failure To Understand FCPA and ITAR Has Consequences For Any US Government Export Contractor
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) must be thoroughly understood by any...

Procurement Integrity and the Law
“SMALLTOFEDS” By Ken Larson “In dealing with government officials the small business owner must be aware of regulations regarding...























