MONDAY MORNING CONTRACTING TIPS

by Dannie E. James Sr.
Government Business CoachSultants LLC


Who’s your potential teaming partner?
Missing Middle’ companies to get help with federal contracts

The U.S. intends to increase competition for contracts by reaching out to “medium-sized” businesses that can’t use incentives reserved for smaller firms and aren’t large enough to compete against the large vendors.

The General Services Administration, the agency that bought $52 billion in goods and services for the federal government last year, plans to focus on the issue in May.

There are numerous businesses all over the country that have never seriously considered entering into the government market, nobody has ever reached out to them to develop a partnership arrangement that will benefit both companies. Most companies from a commercial background throw their arms up and say, ‘let’s forget it, it’s too long of a cycle, it’s too expensive for me to figure this out,’

Many medium-sized companies, a difficult-to-define segment GSA officials dubbed the “missing middle,” haven’t bid for government work because of misconceptions, a lack of knowledge about the process or a perception of bureaucratic gridlock.

Companies with more than $35 million in annual revenue or more than 500 employees typically can’t qualify for government programs aimed at steering federal contracts to small business.

Small Disadvantage Business with certifications best strategy is to identify these companies that would provide the government with a solution and present them with a value proposition that will support the growth of both companies.



Identify who’s your potential teaming partner.



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MONDAY MORNING CONTRACTING TIPS

by Dannie E. James Sr.
Government Business CoachSultants LLC


Federal government dodges
shutdown at 11th hour

Congress reached a last-minute deal late Friday, April 8, to continue funding the federal government through the end of the fiscal year, narrowly avoiding a shutdown for which agencies had been preparing. Just before midnight lawmakers agreed to a compromise spending bill that reduced the White House FY2011 budget request by more than $78 billion.

The reductions were comprised primarily of discretionary spending cuts along with a cut in defense spending.

Details must be worked out this week. To give lawmakers time to draw up the legislation, both chambers passed a quick stop-gap spending bill that will extend budget authority through April 15.

Congressional action came just before federal agencies were scheduled to shut down. All “nonessential” federal functions were set to implement plans to shut down after midnight on Friday, according to the Office of Management and Budget. Had the government shut down occurred, routine functions at federal agencies would have halted and many government contracts would have been suspended.

Government shutdowns and funding gaps were relatively routine occurrences between 1977 and 1996, according to the Congressional Research Service. Six lengthy gaps happened between fiscal years 1977 and 1980, ranging from eight to 17 days. Between FY 1981 and 1995, there were nine funding gaps, the lengthiest of which was the last, which spanned 21 days, from Dec. 16, 1995, until Jan. 6, 1996.
How to grow during tough times

Contractors are reassessing their go-to-market strategies and looking for ways to control costs because of budget delays and the expectation that government IT spending will flatten for several years.

· Focus on opportunity

· Make sound investments

· Control Cost

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TALK RADIO SHOW: "Social Networking with C. Henry Adams and the Krewe" Guest: Mr. Jon Samsel, CEO of Heardable.com

"Social Networking with C. Henry Adams and the Krewe" is an up and coming TALK RADIO SHOW. It discuss the benefits of Information and Advanced Technology as they relate to entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, small business and medium-sized business.

Jon Samsel is an accomplished Writer, Blogger, Social Media Expert, SEO Expert and the CEO of Heardable.com

Jon Samsel is greatly respected when comes to the ends and outs of Marketing on the Internet. He is always available to share insight and wisdom.

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MONDAY MORNING CONTRACTING TIPS

by Dannie E. James Sr.
Government Business CoachSultants LLC


Have you ever wondered how government agencies goals are established?

Statutory Small Business Goals established by federal executive agencies:

· 23 percent of prime contracts for small businesses;

· 5 percent of prime and subcontracts for women-owned small businesses;

· 5 percent of prime contracts for Small Disadvantaged Businesses;

· 3 percent of prime contracts for HUBZone small businesses;

· 3 percent of prime and subcontracts for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.

How Agency Goals are Negotiated and Established

SBA is responsible for ensuring that the government-wide goal for participation of small business concerns is established annually at the statutory levels and the reporting agencies' achievements are relative to the goals.

Here is how the process works:

1. SBA negotiates with agencies to establish individual agency goals that, in the aggregate, constitute government-wide goals. In addition, SBA also negotiates a small business subcontracting goal based on recent achievement levels, and a HUBZone subcontracting goal equivalent to the required prime HubZone goal.

2. Before the beginning of the fiscal year, agencies submit their proposed goals to SBA.

3. SBA's Office of Government Contracting determines if these individual agency goals, in the aggregate, meet or exceed the government-wide statutorily mandated goals in each small business category.

4. SBA notifies the agencies of their final agency goals.

Visit the Goaling Guidelines under the Goaling Program to learn more about how goals are created and negotiated. http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/1/2986

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Why It Is Critical To Help Keep Peace And Harmony In The Business World

by C Henry Adams
April 8th, 2011

Recently, I wrote on my Company's Social Network Connections, "It's amazing how the aftershocks in Japan, a blockade on the Ivory Coast, the Conflict in Libya and a possible Govt. Shutdown effect *SMB(s)."

First, let me state, that people losing their lives, far exceed their livelihood. So, in no way am I downplaying that aspect at all.

Second, I would like to state, if you are physically, mentally and spiritually strong in my professional opinion; you can pick up from a disaster of any magnitude and move onward with your life.

I'm a witness and I've also experienced what might be considered a disaster in some form. Nevertheless, I sincerely pray for those individuals and families who have or currently are suffering through things perhaps I couldn't even imagine.

Which brings me to the point that as a Small Business Owner, we must keep peace and harmony in our community, city, county, state, as well as, our country.

It is always good to extend a helping hand to others and the same would apply as a country helping another country in need.

However, the voice of a Small Business Owner should be heard, but what that individual or group of individuals convey, should be a direct reflection of the people or other business(es) they serve.

By learning to work with a difficult customer or addressing issues, mistakes, as well as, complaints accordingly, we can help solve many local to even International problems directly or indirectly.

* Note: SMB = Small Business

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TALK RADIO SHOW: "Social Networking with C. Henry Adams and the Krewe" Guest: John Jantsch President / CEO of DTM

"Social Networking with C. Henry Adams and the Krewe" is an up and coming TALK RADIO SHOW. It discuss the benefits of Information and Advanced Technology as they relate to entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, small business and medium-sized business.

Utilizing less than 15 minutes on a You Tube Broadcast, Mr. C. Henry Adams, the host of the show- interviews John Jantsch President / CEO of DTM.

John Jantsch started his marketing firm 25 years ago; today his business focus on small business while doing work in every State in the USA and over 20 countries around the World.

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TALK RADIO SHOW: "Social Networking with C. Henry Adams and the Krewe" Guest: Thomas A. Gallagher , Patent Attorney

"Social Networking with C. Henry Adams and the Krewe" is an up and coming TALK RADIO SHOW. It discuss the benefits of Information and Advanced Technology as they relate to entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, small business and medium-sized business.

Utilizing less than 15 minutes on a You Tube Broadcast, Mr. C. Henry Adams, the host of the show- interviews Thomas A. Gallagher, a Patent Attorney.

"Practicing Intellectual Property Law for over 25 years, Attorney Gallagher represents a diverse client base, including inventors, solopreneurs, and small businesses, as well as larger companies, to help them achieve their goals in identifying and protecting their intellectual property assets."
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MONDAY MORNING CONTRACTING TIPS

by Dannie E. James Sr.
Government Business CoachSultants LLC


Often times I speak to so many who attend government sponsored vendor conferences, small business conferences, outreach events etc. I get several different responses from attendees due to expectations established by them as they attend these conferences. Please allow me to share with you information needed to ensure conference attendance is of value to your business.



Market Strategy

* Who buys what you sell

* What they buy

* When do they buy it

* How they buy it

* In what quantity

* How do I contact them

* Learn what they do

* Review Forecast

* Review Approved Budget



Why Should I attend Government Sponsored Events?

* Understand how Agencies do business, learn their process methodology to acquire products and services

* Retrieve contact information from government representatives

* Develop a strategy to work with specific agencies

* Develop possible teaming partnering relationship

* Create Government and Prime Contracting Relationships

* Networking Opportunities

* Attend Government workshop/breakout sessions

* Attend matchmaking sessions

* Showcase your product or service



Preparing for The Conference

* Know what to expect

* Know who will be there

* Select your top 5 contacts – who you must meet and establish relationship

* Talk about current or imminent opportunities

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(Georgia, USA) Request for Sponsorship for the North Clayton Red Sox

Hello All,

Just a little note to see if you guys are interested in sponsoring my son's little league baseball team, the North Clayton Red Sox. We are in need of cash, goods(bottled water, fruit snacks, chips, equipment) and services (gift certificates to batting cages or the like). Any amount will help! Any donation that you make is tax deductible. We make it a point to support those that support us!!! If you have any questions, please call me directly at 770-572-2847. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

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Could Someone Use Industrial Espionage Against Your Business As A Result Of Your Social Media Success?

by C. Henry Adams
April 4, 2011

Perhaps for a small business or medium-sized owner, its hard to phantom the belief that their competitors would even go to great lengths to damage their business as a result of Social Media or Marketing on the Internet successfully, but they will and can.

Why? Well, just because you might have found a unique way to identify with the rise in attention from your target market faster than your competitor which could dip into their profits supposedly.

Its sad that we live in a World where there are people who will pay other people very large sums of money to derail your dream or dreams of a generation of people, but it is a reality.

So, what do you do to stop this? The answer is simple, you change your pattern to doing things and create a security policy, as well as, plans that you will have to learn to live by while making modifications to fortify them as you go through life.

I can hear somebody in the World saying now, "That C. Henry is crazy, he's just a paranoid Veteran." LOL

Well, in this case, 'DO NOT throw caution to the wind' when you are 1) Doing Business.

Unfortunately, the Internet just like in the Real World, could be a dangerous place.

It is also a fact that things that happen on the Internet will cause REAL WORLD occurrences which happens to include Industrial Espionage as a result of your Social Media, Social Networking or Marketing on the Internet to provide your services or products to a particular customer in your part of the Real World.

Nevertheless, Broadcasting Interest Enterprise, Inc. is a business development consulting firm that could assist you in creating a Security Policy (Cyber, Physical & Electronic), Plan and Counteraction Security Plan to defend your organization. Please feel free to give us a call to learn more information on how we can help. But, in the meantime, have a great day. (404) 348- 8319

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The Advisory Committee on International Relations for the City of Atlanta is Ready to Support New Development

by C. Henry Adams April 1, 2011

Wednesday March 30th, 2010, I was invited to the ACIR (Advisory Committee on International Relations) for the City of Atlanta - meeting. It promptly started at 3:00 p.m. EST and the new chairman at the helm is none other than City Councilman Kwanza Hall.

The meeting was held at the Swift Restaurant in the heart of the Historical 4th Ward District right behind the Old Sears & Roebuck Building or what you may now know as the Old City Hall East Building for Atlanta.

Needless to say, this was indeed a historical event. Number 1, I was among dignitaries or small business owners like myself from many regions of the World now living and striving in the City of Atlanta or its Metropolitan Area thereof.

Number 2, I sat and listen to the wise words of the Chairman Kwanza Hall, Former Chairman & Retired City Councilman James Maddox, and Ambassador Theodore Britton of Albania to name a few.

It is always a pleasure to listen and learn from those who are well traveled, educated and experienced in business development, as well as, International Affairs.

The City of Atlanta stills shines bright in the eyes of those individuals and companies who seek to help this great place strive from around the World.

By the way, if you have not visited the Historic 4th Ward Park, you might want to check it out. Green Technology is definitely at work there.




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