Small Biz Catalyst
Hello and welcome to Small Biz Catalysts. This show is for struggling small business owners who want to be able to earn a consistent 6 figure salary from their businesses and the economic development professionals who support them.
Explore with us as we delve into innovative strategies, success stories and actionable insights to empower small businesses as catalysts for economic resilience.
Your host, Ayisat Abilogun is a Certified Entrepreneurship Development Professional and the CEO of Financial Leadership Club of America.
Ayisat loves helping small business owners stay resilient so that their business can move past stagnation to growth phase.
In the last 5 years, Ayisat has empowered over 20,000 students and business owner through financial leadership courses, workshops and curriculum.
Let's help your business move from wistful to wellspring.
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Small Biz Catalyst
#30: How to become a government contractor
In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, Ayisat provides a comprehensive guide on how to become a government contractor. The discussion covers the essential steps needed to secure government contracts, including setting up a legal business, mastering proposal writing, and the importance of persistence. By following these steps, aspiring contractors can navigate the complexities of government contracting and find rewarding opportunities.
Grants:
Document Type: | Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: | RDRUS-CC-2025
Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Connect Grant Program
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 26,000,000
Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000
Award Floor: | $100,000
https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358143
Takeaways
- Becoming a government contractor can grow your business.
- Establish a legal business structure before bidding.
- Proposal writing is a vital skill for success.
- Defining your services is crucial before submitting proposals.
- Registering on SAM is mandatory for federal contracts.
- Finding the right contracts requires research and alignment with skills.
- Persistence is key in overcoming rejections in contracting.
- Organizing documents and templates aids future submissions.
- Feedback from rejections can refine future proposals.
- With preparation and mindset, government contracting can be rewarding.
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