How to succeed at the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Company executives should not expect to walk out of their first meeting with an agency OSDBU with a signed and sealed contract, especially if they come to the session ill-prepared.
6 ways to stand out in a crowded government field
You don’t want to be lost in the crowd. Mark Amtower writes that the point of becoming a government contractor is to stand out, and win some business as a result.
Why LinkedIn, why now
A Market Connections 2010 social media study indicates a rapidly growing acceptance and use of social media tools by both industry and government.
6 ways to connect with the Top 100
Companies looking for opportunities in the business-to-government market want to build and leverage relationships with the biggest contract holders, and they can be found on Washington Technology's annual Top 100 rankings.
3 crucial end-of-year marketing steps
Marketing expert Mark Amtower offers tips on being prepared for the opportunities that rise as the fiscal year comes to a close.
5 steps to sharpening your marketing strategy
As we approach the end of fiscal 2010, targeting your marketing efforts to specific audiences and opportunities becomes even more important.
10 tips to cracking GSA's Top 100
Marketing expert Mark Amtower offers his top 10 tips for generating more business on GSA's Schedule 70.
9 tools for getting better business leads
Contrary to the belief of some GSA Schedule holders, GWACs do not automatically cause an influx of qualified inquiries. You need to generate leads.
Top 100 tips: How social media can connect you to the market's biggest players
Marketing guru Mark Amtower shares tips on how to use LinkedIn to bring you closer to the major companies in the government market.
7 ways to protect your intellectual real estate
Whether you call it thought leadership, being a niche master or a subject matter expert, it boils down to the same thing – you own some intellectual real estate. Indeed, you have some claim to knowledge that you and others find valuable.
When best efforts fail, get some outside help
Although there are outside vendors for virtually all disciplines in the government market – advertising and market, PR, sales, business development, bid and proposal, capture, accounting, legal, etc. – remember, not all vendors are equal.
Effective networking requires a strategy beyond meet-and-greet
Face to face networking is still critical, but develop a strategy to make the most of your time.
Best use of social media starts with strategy
The likes of Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook hold great promise for companies and individuals who want to raise their profile in their industry.
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