Laurie Sayles Artis' Tip:
"As a ‘start-up’ in the business of contracting, I have learned that there is Power in Networking. Being present in the Agency Outreach Sessions, Industry Days, Woman-Owned Sessions, and being a member of WIPP is mandatory if you want to show successful business owners that you are serious about being in the game. This opens up the door for sub-contracting opportunities, which gets you the past performance to stay in the game."
Beth Gitlin's Tip:
"If you’re new to government contracting or a small size business, don’t overlook sub-contracting and teaming opportunities. Prime contractors who have contracts exceeding $500,000 are required by law to offer subcontracting opportunities to small business. You can look for these kinds of opportunities on the SBA’s SUB-Net database, the GSA Subcontracting Diretory, FedBizOpps.gov or local and regional networking and industry events targeted to small businesses in government contracting. Relationship building is the key towards successful sub-contracting and teaming opportunities. "
Laurie Sayles Artis
President/CEO, Civility Management Solutions
Georgia Barri's Tip:
"The best tip that comes to mind is in the RFP process. Always follow the bid the way it is laid out. This may mean repeating the line that says--- 2.0- Mandatory payroll taxes, and your response is, Agreed.
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Beth Gitlin
Director, Women's Business Center,
Florida Institute of Technology
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Georgia Barri
President/CEO, G.D. Barri & Associates, Inc Incorporated
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