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  News Update
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2008 July Issue 1
In This Issue
--Upcoming Teleconferences
--In-Person Traing Session For Government Contractors
--Have Your Heard?
--DHS Business Opportunities
--House appropriators approve DHS spending bill

 

4th Annual Veterans Expo in Las Vegas

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Gloria Berthold Larkin will present: 
"Effective Business Development Strategies
and Tactics"
at the 4th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo July 7-10, 2008 at the Caesars Palace, Las Vegas,  Nevada. If you are a veteran, or work for a veteran, you should attend this conference.
 
Click here for details

 

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Greetings!
 
Las Vegas in July - what was I thinking?!? I just checked and it is 108 degrees-a great reason to stay inside during the entire trip. However, I am honored to be speaking to a group of business people who are decidedly special - our nation's veterans. If you will be attending the 4th Annual Veterans Conference, please do stop and say hello, I'll look forward to meeting you!
 
Speaking of 108 degrees, don't you think it is a true test of stamina to try and do business in July and August? While most business people are taking time off for well-deserved vacations, those of us involved in government procurement are on a slightly different timetable.
 
While it may be tough to make contact with decision-makers in July and August, it is a critical time in the federal market because we have entered the final quarter of the federal fiscal year. Life is even more complicated because the appropriation bills are still being debated and voted upon, so this is going to be an even more hectic time for successful contractors.
 
Are you well-positioned? Do the decision-makers know who you are and how to find you? Do you have the contract vehicles in place so it is easy and quick to buy from you? Call us, we are here to help you jump the hurdles, and become successful!

All the best,
 
       Gloria sig
Gloria Berthold Larkin

President, TargetGov

 

Upcoming Teleconferences
 
 Tuesday, July 15, 2008
 Introduction to Government Contracting
 -Find out what the Government is buying and when.
-Learn how to target the right opportunities.
-Learn how to reach the decision makers.
-Learn the keys to successful Federal marketing. 
 Click here to register
 
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Fiscal Year End Business Strategies
 Do you spend the time complaining about slow sales or instead capturing the left-over funds that the federal agencies have to spend before Sept 30? Successful contractors know that now is one of the best times of the year to build government business. If you want to increase your end-of-summer revenues by getting a slice of this business, attend this information-packed teleconference. Learn the strategies and tactics that WORK!
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
Doing Business with the US Department of Health and Human Services
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
How to Create a POWERFUL Capability Statment
Attend this teleconference at NO COST
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In-Person Training Session For Government Contractors 
 HCEDA
 
Sponsored by the Center for Business and Technology Department in Howard County, Maryland
 
Thursday, July 17, 2008
8:30 -11:30 am  
 
Certifications: Learn the Basics and the Crucial Next Steps Session   
 
Do you need a certification to be a government contractor? Click here for more information and to register.
 
Have Your Heard? 
 
Listening 

Great News for Small Business and the DoD

"Notice of reinstitution of small business set-asides under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program."
Click here for more details
 
IRS Gas Mileage Reimbursement Going Up
"The IRS announced on Tuesday that beginning July 1, the standard rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business purposes will be increased to...the highest rate ever"
Click here to read more 

 

DHS Business Opportunities 

Social Security Administration

Are you interested in Business Opportunities at DHS? DHS publishes their own newsletter so you  can access information on future opportunities with the Department and see the listing of upcoming events.  Click here for the DHS newsletter.

 

House Approves Spending Bill

DHS

"The House Appropriations Committee Tuesday approved an fiscal 2009 spending bill for the Homeland Security Department...$2.3 billion more than President Bush requested." Click here for more details
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