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STIMULATE YOUR ECONOMY!
The TargetGov Economic Stimulation Package is in effect until March 31, 2009. Unless otherwise noted, the cost of $97.00 per teleconference is WAIVED. You can attend any teleconference scheduled between January 1 and March 31, 2009 at NO CHARGE.
Thurs., March 19, 2009
Bid-No Bid Decision Process: Secrets of Successful Government Contractors
Thurs., April 16, 2009
Writing Winning Proposals
Click here to register for any of these NO COST sessions. |
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Good morning,
This newsletter is jam-packed with information you can use to grow your business. If you want fre*e things, we have them. If you want in-person meeting, learning and networking opportunities, we have them. If you want reasons to pursue business, we have them. If you want insider information about winning contracts, we have it! If you want excuses, sorry, we do NOT have those.
Remember last week I said to surround yourself with people who are thinking and doing positive actions to bring in business, to improve themselves and help their clients? It's happening! We are seeing successes in the general marketplace--we are seeing it in businesses winning contracts, we are seeing it changing attitudes.
This is real grass-roots growth in small and medium sized businesses. The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and thriving, especially among the thought leaders. Oh yes, there are those out there who are suffering, and those who think things will get worse and who think we are silly for pursuing a positive business attitude.
It is time to change your bus, hop off the doom and gloom route and join us on the success bus. There is unlimited room, and we would love to celebrate your success! Sound too goofy for you? Or does it secretly make you smile and say "yes!"
What's your first step? Do something good for your clients. Really. Reach out, help them. Offer something great, for nothing in return. Try it. Make sure what you offer is valuable and that they can use it. Then do it again. Get that positive energy going. You can do it. Just start. Now.
Your seat on the bus is waiting!
Here's to our success~~ 
Gloria Berthold Larkin
President, TargetGov
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WIPP The Stimulus Package and Small Business Briefing
Editors note: This summary is provided by Ann Sullivan, WIPP's Government Relations expert.
"...Whether or not you agreed or disagreed with the stimulus bill (I'll leave that to the talking heads), a small business person wants to know if there are any business opportunities or tax issues contained in the legislation. With respect to business opportunities, a few themes emerged...."
Click here for the succinct analysis of how we are affected. |
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The Future of Capitalism Is Here, and It's NOT What Any of Us Expected.
The range of possible futures confronting business is great. Companies that nurture flexibility, awareness, and resiliency are more likely to survive the crisis, and even to prosper.
Click here for the full article.
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From the Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship Blog
Energy Discovery-Innovation Institutes
The quest for clean and green energy is generating a lot of interesting ideas and policy proposals. The latest comes from a group of researchers affiliated with the Brookings Institution that recommend the creation of a nationwide series of Energy-Discovery Innovation Institutes. [More]
Patterns of Recovery from the Recession
What do past recessions--and subsequent recoveries--tell us about how companies will recover from the current economic downturn? A new McKinsey Quarterly article sifts the historical evidence. [More]
Do Business Plans Matter?
Given all the attention paid to business plans as precursor to business start-ups, you would think that there would be strong evidence that such plans lead to better business outcomes. Somewhat surprisingly, the linkages aren't quite so clear. [More]
A Competency Model for Entrepreneurship?
If you think entrepreneurship is as much an art as a science, you might have some second thoughts about a "competency model" for entrepreneurship. But, the model does offer a useful way to understand the various skills that entrepreneurs need to succeed. [More]
All stories: � 2009 The Public Forum Institute and the National Dialogue on Entrepreneurship at www.publicforuminstitute.org/nde
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"BRAC 2009 OUTLOOK-REFUELING OUR ECONOMIC FOUNDATION"
- March 3rd, 2009 BWI Marriott (1st in a Series) -
REGISTER & PARTNERING OPPORTUNITIES
www.WelcomeBRAC.com
TargetGov's Gloria Larkin will be speaking. Click here for more information |
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Main Street: Acquire, Grow or Stay Put?
Greg Boucher has excellent advice and remarks for government contractors dealing with today's economic issues. He asks "...what's happening on Main Street? For government contractors, is it a good time to acquire? Should business wait to see what happens, or is this a good time to implement an organic growth plan?
For the full story and his provocative answers, click here
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Government Contracting Institute
Yes it's back again!! The Government Contracting Institute is here to help you become a successful government contractor..
The Government Contracting Institute offers businesses the opportunity to receive instruction from leaders in the government contracting market on topics such as getting registered as a contractor, certifications, business development, market research, proposal writing, oral presentations, accounting and legal issues, project and contract management and security clearances.
Upcoming classes run from March 31 through May 17 and include:
Class 101: Introduction to Government Contracting
Class 102: Getting Certified, Is it Right for Your Company?
Class 201: Marketing Your Business to Win Government Contracts
Class 202: The Business of BRAC
Class 301: Proposal Writing to Win Contracts
Class 401: Contract Management for Federal Contracts
Class 501: Using Your GSA Schedule
Class 601: Accounting for Government Contractors
Class 602: Legal Requirements (FAR) for Government Contractors
Class 701: Security Clearances
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