Our discussion with Ricky Howard continues with a dive into all of the government work resources for finding and landing a contract. We talk about sites like usaspending.gov. It is where one can see where the money goes. That provides an insight into what departments are a good starting point for your research. There is a lot of research and groundwork to do to win a contract. However, he provides resources to help you on that journey.
A Wealth Of Government Work ResourcesWhile the government is a huge series of departments and all manner of divisions, it is not impossible to navigate. The government work resources we discuss help one narrow the focus to something that is manageable. Likewise, we get to see what sort of path is required to get us to winning that first contract and setting ourselves up for subsequent ones.
About Ricky Richard Howard, Lt Col (Ret), is a leading authority on US federal government contracts. As a career military acquisitions officer, he oversaw $82B+ in DoD contracts and has advised & trained over 400 companies as a consultant. Richard is the CEO of DoD Contract, which guides, trains, and mentors small business owners and sales executives. They are guided through the sometimes complex and often misunderstood government sales process. Richard hosts the "DoD Contract Academy" podcast and speaks extensively on the nuance of federal contracting strategy. For consultations on proposal writing, advisory/coaching services, or speaking engagements, please email him at Richard@richardchoward.com. Learn MoreReach out to Ricky at: https://www.dodcontract.com
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