Underrepresented And Substantially Underrepresented Naics Codes By: Myra Cisse | - I've spoken before about the SBA's Women Owned Small Business certification but I mainly addressed the logistics of self-certifying and using a third party certification. Today I want to address the NAICS codes that fall within the WOSB program. I won't list them here -since there are 83 of them and they represent hundreds of businesses - but I will provide you a link where you can print the lists.
Any guesses on what the number above represents? Just in case you don't work with numbers this big in your business every day, I'll translate, it's 3 TRLLION, 456 BILLION, 210 MILLION Dollars! I think we can all agree that it's a boatload of money, but what that dollar amount represents is the US Government's spending in 2010. Yup. $3.456 Trillion were spent by the US Government last year. And, for the skeptics out there, not all of it was on Defense, Welfare a ... Tags:SBA, 8a, small business, government contracting, certifications, women-owned business, minority-owned business, veteran-owned business
Contracting A Professional Roof By: Alex Suarez | - Choosing a contractor to work in the second most important structural part of your home can be challenging. There are several things you can do to make sure you get the right contractor. Here are some tips to keep in mind when choosing a contractor.
How Federal Agencies Evaluate Prior Experience And Past Performance By: Celeste | - For most businesses interested in government contracting, the first contract is the hardest to earn. There are many factors that make it difficult to break into government contracting wary buyers, lack of familiarity with terminology and practices but a lack of prior experience and past performance seems like the most difficult obstacle to overcome. Federal agencies are encouraged to consider prior experience and past performance when evaluating whether to award a contract to a particu ... Tags:government contracting tips, past performance, contracting
How Contracting Blogs Help Homeowners With Projects By: Art Gib | - There are a number of people who prefer a do-it-yourself method when it comes to making improvements around the house. Going online and reading up on tips and tricks that can help them in their projects, a number of people search through contracting blogs to find answers that can make their work easier. Understanding that there are some renovations that are beyond their level of comfort, there are also people who go online to determine the extent of a project and discover what they can do from t ... Tags:contracting blog
Us Federal Contractor Registration Introduces "first Steps To Government Contracting" Guide By: Celeste | - Government contracting can be a lucrative venture for business owners, however many vendors find themselves overwhelmed by all the red tape and unfamiliar jargon facing them from day one. Others have a multitude of questions and become frustrated searching for answers in multiple locations. Simple mistakes can delay contract awards or disqualify vendors bids. Unless requested, feedback is often not given on why a bid was rejected, leaving the firm clueless about where they went wrong.
Ccr, Orca And Other Acronyms You Need To Know By: Myra Cisse | - If you have ever dealt with federal bidding and contracts, you are probably very familiar with the aforementioned acronyms. If you haven't then you're in for a treat. In today's digital age, everything is electronic, and so are several of the databases that the government uses to classify companies and the goods or services they sell.
The Office of E-Government and Information Technology (E-Gov) is headed by the Federal Government's Chief Information Officer. This office develops a ... Tags:sba, government contracting, e-gov, ccr, orca, 8a, WOSB, VOSB, minority-owned, women-owned
Outdoor Living Rooms Add Value By: Art Gib | - Today's back yards are much more than a place for the dog to run and the kids to play on a swing set. That is valuable real estate that can be used to extend living space seamlessly into the outdoors. Regardless of the amount of square footage available, the outdoor space can be designed with comfortable seating, outdoor cooking and serving area, fire and water features, and even flat screen TVs. Most any activity that can be enjoyed indoors can be taken to the outdoors. It can be simple and ine ... Tags:contracting blog
Government Contracting Tips: Secret Weapons For Success By: Celeste | - There are a handful of requirements for vendors wishing to compete for Federal contracts. They must have a DUNS number and they must complete CCR registration and ORCA filing. Once these three basics are out of the way, they are eligible for government contracts.
However, in order to turn eligibility into success, vendors need to do more than just register and meet the minimum requirements. The SBA recommends marketing aggressively in order to succeed in the highly competit ... Tags:government, contracting, ccr registration, marketing, dsbs, ccr
When To Hire A Professional Contractor By: Art Gib | - Do you enjoy watching home improvement television shows? It seems to me that there are more shows on television featuring stunning before and after remodeling jobs than there has ever been before. In fact, there is even an entire television channel that is dedicated to teaching viewers at home the correct ways to do various home remodeling projects. I admit that I like to see the exciting remodeling changes that can be made in just a short amount of time.
Electrical Consultancy, Contracting Services And Apc Equipment Support "" The Need Of Rising Urbani By: abhagroup | - Seeing the high potential in this sector, many companies have come up with expertise in the areas of Electrical Consultancy, Handling of Turnkey Projects as well as in manufacturing, sales & services of APC equipment. This comprises CPM (Continuous Particulate Monitors) CPM 700, CPM 750 (Opacity Monitor), CPM5001 (Opacity monitor), CPM5003 (opacity Monitor), Voltage Controls, Acoustic Horns, Variable Inductance Current Limiting Reactors VI CLR, ESP (Electrostatic precipitator), Juice Can, WinDAC ... Tags:Electrical Consultancy, Contracting Services and APC Equipme
Add Valuable Living Space With A Finished Basement By: Art Gib | - A home's basement can be a nightmarish experience that is to be avoided whenever possible or it can be an inviting center of family life. It is a space that is often left unfinished in homes to be relegated to housing the furnace and storage of old furniture and other unused items. When left unfinished, it is wasted space that could be transformed into valuable living space that adds value to family life and home equity. There are few limits as to what can be done with all that extra space down ... Tags:contracting blog
General Contracting Home Renovations Improvement In Toronto Canada By: SimMiles | - Welcome to General Contractors Toronto. Our company has been in business for many years servering Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Our general contracting company in Toronto provides services including painting contractors, home improvement contractors and roofing contractors. Whether you need roofers for a roofing contract, painters for a painting contract, or professionals specializing in home imporovement to make improvements to your home you can depend on General Contractors To ... Tags:General Contracting Toronro, Home Improvement Contractors
Find Help For Home Improvement Projects By: Art Gib | - The internet is a place where anyone with a computer can go to find information and services from professionals that are providing their support and business offerings. Making it easier for an individual to conduct their own research before making a decision to purchase an item or find the data that they are looking for to make an informed decision, some people are using the internet to complete a thorough search for what they want before hiring a professional or buying an item of interest to th ... Tags:contracting blog
Becoming A Contrator By: SJD Accountancy | - Moving from Permanent to Contractor can be quite scary; however it is becoming a more popular route.
For some the switch to contracting is choice however for others it is necessity due to the decline in fulltime permanent roles, SJD Accountancy the UKs largest accountants to contractors who support over 10,000limited company contractors reported a 70 increase last year in the number choosing to go contracting and forming their own limited company.
Government Contracting Tips "" Importance Of Accurate Registration By: Celeste | - Government Contracting can be an exciting opportunity for businesses both large and small. Even in hard economic times, when everyones tightening their belts, the government still needs to spend money to keep running. As has been discussed in previous blog posts, there are prerequisites to becoming a government contractor. In order to do business with the federal government, you must have a DUNS number and you must be registered in CCR and ORCA. We all know that it is important that these ... Tags:government contracting tips, ORCA, CCR, registration
Government Contracting Tips "" 5 Tips For Success By: Celeste | - Ask anyone who has worked government contracts in the past and most contractors will agree that it takes time and effort to land your first contract. This can be a tough pill to swallow for a lot of small businesses who need to start making money now. While there is no magic bullet to guarantee success at government contracting, there are a few things small business owners can do to increase their odds.
Government Contracting Tips - Chapter One By: Dr. Earl R. Smith II | - At The Federal Circle, we work with government contractors. Most are mid-market companies with annual revenues of less than fifty million dollars annually. There are patterns of perspective which we regularly find when we initially engage with clients. Here is one of the most common:
Focus on the technology: Many companies with very good technologies have difficulty in getting traction with federal clients. In fact, the best technology almost never wins out when it comes to governme ... Tags:government contracting, federal, defense contracting
Government Contracting Tips "" Chapter Two By: Dr. Earl R. Smith II | - Sometimes the battles you lose bring the best learning opportunities - sometimes they are only precursors of things to come. In this chapter, I want to focus on one type of battle that government contractors lose and need to learn from if they are going to avoid the feeling that they have been down a path before and did not enjoy it the first time.
What they say they want vs. what you think they need: Almost every contracting opportunity begins with a statement of need. Whether as a ... Tags:government contracting, federal, defense contracting
Government Contracting Tips "" Chapter Three By: Dr. Earl R. Smith II | - One of the major challenges for mid-market government contractors - particularly ones that have graduated from the program and are no longer considered small businesses - is finding ways to go head-to-head with larger companies. This challenge has become more daunting as the economy has turned down and major contractors are competing for smaller and smaller pieces of business.
Government Contracting Tips "" Chapter Four By: Dr. Earl R. Smith II | - You dont have to be around government contracting long before you realize that the dominate currency of the realm is relationships with your clients. That being said, it is hard to come to terms with how badly some companies manage those relationships. One of the first things I look for when I am called in to a distressed situation is how many long-term customer relationships a company has managed to maintain and grow.
Government Contracting Tips "" Chapter Five By: Dr. Earl R. Smith II | - One of the most common reasons that government contractors have difficulty in getting new business is that they do not have and communicate a clear vision of their value proposition - from the perspective of the potential client.
In all the work that we do with companies, this is the place that we normally start. Most clients have a website that describes the company and what it does and many have a stock elevator speech or brochure to go along with it. But often these present ... Tags:The Federal Circle, investment, government contracting
Electrical Contractor Designed Telecommunication And Data Systems By: Art Gib | - The essential role of the electrical contractor in the construction industry is well understood and respected. We depend on adequate and safe electrical energy to support a vast variety of residential, commercial, and industrial applications that continue to increase as technology advances. Electrical systems must be designed to serve current needs as well as needs well into the future with the flexibility to adapt to new as yet unknown technologies. Additionally, electrical contractors are call ... Tags:electrical contracting, electrical contractor Miami, Miami electrical contractors
Federal Contracting for minorities is a topic that deserves more discussion between small business owners and federal procurement officers. The reason that a discourse around this topic is overdue is because of the lack of minorities in federal contracting. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA) there are only 170,934 small businesses who are registered federal contractors. Of course just because ... Tags:Federal Contracting, Minority Business, Bids for Minority Businesses, Bidding for Minorities, Government Contracts for Minorities
Pursuing any type of government contract takes a combination of methodology and madness and Government IT Contracts specifically will take an extra amount of patience. The reason this type of contracting is so different than most other categories is based on competition and demand. Let’s first talk about competition and how it impacts your likelihood of winning a government it contract.
Federal Contracting is possible for startups. I know that might seem amazing and hard to believe that a startup company can win federal contracting opportunities, but it is true. The US Federal Government has government contracts set aside specifically for small business and looking for ways to fill their federal contracting demands. A start up business can fill that demand if they can meet certain requirements, but before we ge ... Tags:Federal Contracting, Small Business, Startup Business, Federal Bids, Government Contracts
Personal Protective Equipment For Electrical Service By: Mike Pempek | - Electricity, the ubiquitous convenience of the modern era, is only convenient if its infrastructure is flawless and the circuitry in place. If you are a commercial company setting up, renovating, or running an office or other building, you are inundated by challenges that electrical installation can bring. Choose a commercial contractor that can help, not hinder your goals.
Federal Contracting For Home Based Businesses - Can A Home Based Business Win Government Contracts? By: Shawn Herring | - Federal Contracting for Home Based Businesses might seem like an oxymoron, but in fact it is a combination that could help you win more contracting opportunities. You might be thinking how can a home based business actually compete and win federal contracts without being a regular business.
Enterprise Contracting Announces Free Conceptual Design Offer By: Alberto Stellpflug | - (1888PressRelease) Enterprise Contracting, locally owned and established in 1987, proudly serves the residents of Northern Virginia with a commitment to quality workmanship and professionalism.
Northern Virginia - Enterprise Contracting is excited to announce a free conceptual design to homeowners of Northern Virginia from their award winning residential design specialist.
Andy Riley, President Of Enterprise Contracting Services Reaches Out To Remind Home Owners By: Alberto Stellpflug | - (1888PressRelease) Andy Riley of Enterprise Contracting Services also wants to remind homeowners that damages to home from the recent hail storms in Northern Virginia are likely covered under their homeowner's insurance and that time is running out to file a claim.
Northern Virginia; - Andy Riley, President of Enterprise Contracting Services is reaching out to home owners of Northern Virginia to remind them to take advantage of the soon to expire energy tax credits as well as to uti ... Tags:Andy Riley, Andrew Riley, Enterprise Contracting Services
Masonry Contractors: A Simple Guide By: upty | - Masonry and demolition companies are specialized form of contractors. There are general contracting businesses that focus on brick layering and others are skilled in concrete masonry. When you are looking to fix some masonry work done, make sure you get help from the right professionals. You wouldnt want to spend money on low quality work done by unlicensed professionals. Finding a good and reputable masonry contractor is quite a hard task.
Say Yes To Contracting By: Mark Lim T.T. | - Singapore's successful positioning as an attractive destination has led numerous international banks to base their operations and IT infrastructure here. More often than not, an organisation's strategy to set up its new team would include hiring permanent resources, as well as outsourcing specific operations to various IT services companies and independent contractors.
Federal Contracting Opportunities: Follow The Money By: Art Gib | - The construction industry has been among the hardest hit with the economic tailspin beginning in 2007 and there's little projected hope of general improvement in the private sector in 2010. Many areas of the country are overbuilt, both in commercial and residential properties, and banks have yet to begin lending again. Private construction remains intensely competitive with a multitude of contractors bidding on the little work that is available. This is the bad news for contractors. There is, ho ... Tags:federal contracting, sdvosb, service disabled veteran owned small business
It Contracting - Tips For Leading Teams Of Developers By: Dave Chaplin | - Being a great IT contractor doesn't always mean you will be a good leader of IT contractors. Technical and managerial skills are different. Here are some excellent tips to help you lead teams of IT developers successfully.
Meet the requirements:
Once you have established the set of system requirements make sure you only build those, nothing more and nothing less. Very often you find developers who like to 'guess what the users want' and 'build things that are 'very cool ... Tags:IT Contracting, team, leading
Contractor Umbrella Companies - What Are They? By: Dave Chaplin | - Umbrella companies solutions provide contractors with an alternative trading solution to running their own limited company or working self-employed as a sole trader. Many contractors use them to avoid IR35 tax issues, because umbrella companies typically provide contractors with an employment contract.
The umbrella is a limited company in its own right and usually employs from hundreds up to thousands of contractors. Rather than the contractor's own limited company contracting with ... Tags:umbrella companies, contractors, contracting
Contractor Accountants - 5 Tips For Choosing The Best By: Dave Chaplin | - Contractors trading via a limited company can choose to run their contractor company accounts themselves, but the administration burden is time consuming, tax laws are complex and the cost savings relatively small. So most choose specialist contractor accountants, who are geared up to providing efficient accountancy services.
But of the many thousands of firms offering accountancy services, which is the best? Here are five tips to help you choose:
Diy Or Hiy Contracting By: Lori Gilder | - Wow! It's the beginning of March already and spring is just around the corner. I can only imagine how eager you Easterners must be to leave those snow days behind.
Aren't you ready to shake off those cobwebs, and grab on tightly to the first signs of spring?
Spring is a time for renewal, a time for recharging, and time to start planning your summer home renovation project.
The 2010 Government Contractor's Resource Guide Edition Launched As E-book By: Alberto Stellpflug | - (1888PressRelease) The original Government Contractor's Resource Guide used by government contractors, contracting officers and as resource material for university curriculum featured in national newspapers + magazines, one of the best selling guides on contracting in market now launched as e-book.
Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV - Every 20 seconds of every working day, the U.S. Government issues a contract. Last fiscal year, U.S. Government allocated $409 billion for contracting. This make ... Tags:contracting, government, training, government contracting
It Contracting - 5 Tips For A Successful Career By: Dave Chaplin | - The prospect of leaving permanent employment to go contracting in the UK can be quite daunting. Concerns can be quickly alleviated by researching how to get started in contracting and also by understanding what to expect when you go contracting.
If you are thinking of becoming a contractor here are 5 tips to get you started:
1. Sales & marketing
As a contractor you are the product. You yourself have to market your product, typically by writing a high impact ... Tags:IT, Contractor, Contracting, Tips
- Are you control oriented?
- Are you self motivated?
- Are you well versed in construction?
- Are you detail oriented?
- Are you extremely patient?
- Are you highly organized?
- Do you have nothing but time on your hands?
- Do you have expert contacts and inspectors to call on to check on the quality of work performed by your subcontractors?
- Are you willing to be responsible for quality cont ... Tags:diy contracting, general contractor, remodeling, home improvement
Would You Consider Contracting? By: ContractPM | - In these times of crisis, we are reminded how unsecure our jobs can be. In such a market would you consider contracting?
If the answer is yes, then you probably believe that you will not be able to get a role as a contractor, so let me dispel a few of the common myths surrounding this:
I have to be very experienced before I become a contractor
No you dont think of contractors as mercenaries or extras in a film, or even temps. Businesses need personnel ... Tags:contracting | career change | it contractor jobs
With so many people looking for work, agents are getting hundreds of applicants for each contract available. That means that, at most, you have just 10 seconds to impress the agent with your CV in order to get to the next stage.
Trying to win a contract is very different from applying for a permanent job.
As a contractor, you are a business-to-business service supplier, so ... Tags:IT, Contractor, Contracting, CV
What To Expect From Prime Contracting By: Dominic Donaldson | - On a small scale, most people are aware that any type of improvement to a property involves rallying the right specialists and coordinating work to take place to fit a tight schedule. This often involves a lot of trust and a belief that all the work will be done on time, within budget, to the best of abilities and to the highest standards for the specified outcome. What happens though, if your budget is about 2 billion GBP and you are the Ministry of Defence? The need for high quality and aff ... Tags:Prime Contracting, defense, MoD, DoD, prime contractors
How A Website Can Help To Grow Contracting Business By: Eugene Makeev. | - The Internet has been revolutionizing the technology that connects each and every individual who has access to it all throughout the world. Because of this capability together with other benefits and advantages, it became one of the most effective channels to tap into for businesses. No matter what the market or the size, any entrepreneur or company can equally compete and have their products or services known to the consumers in the fastest possible time. So this makes an online presence ver ... Tags:contracting business, contractor website, website, home improvement
Is Your Home-based Business Reaching Its Full Potential? By: Kelly Sims | - Owning your own business can be extremely rewarding. The satisfaction of knowing that all of your long hours and hard work are directly benefiting you and not nameless, faceless executives is priceless. But, is your business everything that you thought it would be?
Estimating Software For Construction Contracting By: Nick Hurd | - Running a contracting business is hard work, involving long hours, stress over deadlines and chasing up project payments. It always seems to be a mystery as to how the money is disappearing so quickly, and many contractors will work well over ten hours a day. The mindset that you have to work incredibly hard to profit needs to end because there are new ways to work smarter, spending less time and making more money. Estimating software for construction contractors is designed to ease the load, ... Tags:construction contracting, estimating software, construction software, estimating construction, contracting business
Federal contracting opportunities under $25,000 are not advertised. Contracts under $25,000 present special opportunities for small businesses. To PLAY in this federal credit card game businesses MUST have a merchant account. Federal agencies save money when they make small purchases using credit cards. Federal end-users with purchasing ... Tags:federal contracts, win federal contracting, winning federal contracts, government contracts,
