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No-Nonsense Guide to Preparing Procurement Documents

Nelson Nigel — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:35:56 +0000

Procurement management consists of preparing procurement documents which make up the most integral part of the early stages in the procurement process. The primary purpose of using procurement documents is to file the organizational elements in the procurement process. The documents represent the contractual relationship between the […]

Does Blogging Work for SMEs?

Nelson Nigel — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:09:09 +0000

It wasn’t that long ago when blogging and your business were two separate things that didn’t have a connection. Before blogging for business became a norm, budding entrepreneurs who started their businesses online recognized blogging as an efficient platform to share their thoughts and online marketing. Blogging […]

7 Ways to Win Over the Competitive Procurement Process

Nelson Nigel — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:48:08 +0000

There are currently more than 35,000 active federal contracting opportunities up for grabs listed on the Federal Business Opportunities website. As a small business looking to score a contracting or even subcontracting jobs with the government, that’s a massive number of opportunities to comb through. That’s just […]

Obama’s Tax Plan for Americans and Its Implication to Business

Nelson Nigel — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 12:32:40 +0000

On July 30, 2013, Obama spoke of a “grand bargain” in front of the public at an Amazon distribution center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The grand bargain is the revenue-neutral Obama tax plan for 2013, which calls for reforming the country’s corporate tax code. Obama’s tax proposal involves […]

New Procurement System: Innovative Ways to Improve Public Procurement

Nelson Nigel — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:23:32 +0000

What is public procurement? The public procurement process is a system used by the federal government to purchase goods and services—basically anything from billion-dollar weapons systems and satellites to human resources. The goal in public sector procurement process is to increase competition by offering fair access to […]

iPhone 5s/iPhone 5c for the on-the-go businessperson

Nelson Nigel — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:40:03 +0000

Many people are quite excited for the coming out of the newest addition to the iPhone family…the iPhone 5s. You might wonder what is the difference between the 5s and 5c? While the more obvious difference is the price, there are actually many more features that each […]

Perks of Contractor Sales Training: How Your Business Can Benefit From It

Nelson Nigel — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:26:28 +0000

Many employees have made the crucial career move to contracting, citing flexibility, independence, and more control over career direction as some of the convincing reasons for the big career upheaval. But contracting is not all sunshine and roses. It’s certainly not for everyone. The most successful contractors […]

No Giants Allowed: The SBA is for the little people

Nelson Nigel — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 12:08:24 +0000

Small businesses have long become the engine that drives the American economy. According to the U.S. Census Bureau data, 98% of all U.S. companies have less than 100 employees, while 89% of these have less than 20 employees. Local Chambers of Commerce all throughout the nation affirm […]

MEDC and MRCC to Host Free Event on Procuring Government Contracts

Nelson Nigel — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 11:55:54 +0000

The Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in cooperation with The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) is hosting a free educational event entitled “The ABC’s of Procuring Government Contracts”. The event aims to encourage local business owners interested in working with government agencies, and provide them with […]

Qualities to Look for in Procurement Insurance

Nelson Nigel — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:40:30 +0000

Procurement insurance is one of the crucial things you have to consider when securing your business. Insurance for procurement businesses is needed to help manage risks efficiently and provide procurement solutions. When deciding on which procurement consulting services is right for you and your business, consider these […]