Winning Government Contracts for Dummies

Explore what a government contract is and how this 18-day program unlocks lucrative opportunities by guiding you through essential lessons and steps.

Explore whether anyone can win a government contract, brainstorm potential business ideas, and visualize a successful office to ignite belief in your ability.

Explore the competitive nature of selling to the U.S. government and build confidence as you join hundreds of subscriber questions guiding you through the course.

Discover four reasons competition creates opportunity in government contracting, including a $99 billion gap against a $410 billion eligible pool and a 23% small-business goal, plus upcoming buyer changes.

Explore who you need on your team—employees or partners—to start winning government contracts. The lesson answers the core question of team composition for getting started.

Learn the government contracting landscape with free resources, read RFPs and RFQs, and build writing and research skills to decide between employees and partners.

Realize that licenses aren’t required to win federal contracts; leverage hustle, team, and optional certifications to match government needs with suppliers, submit a strong proposal, and reinvest profits.

Explore set-asides and other special programs for minorities, women, and disadvantaged groups, and learn how these programs can improve your chances of winning government contracts.

Learn about SBA small business programs for women, minorities, veterans, and disadvantaged firms, including free certifications and set-aside projects like hub zone and 8a development.

Join a seven-step formula to start pursuing government contracts, featuring hands-on activities and incremental costs to reach your goals.

Form a corporation, obtain an EIN, open a bank account, and establish a professional presence, then secure a Dunn's number, identify next codes, and complete Sam registration for government contracting.

Explore how to form a corporation and become an official government contractor. Learn how to start a company and select an effective name.

Learn the steps to register your corporation and file your EIN with the IRS, with expert help available to answer questions and guide you through the process.

Learn how to obtain your EIA number (EIN), why it’s needed for tax purposes and SAM registration, and how it relates to corporate registration and opening a business bank account.

Learn how to obtain your DUNS number, a free unique ID to help the government identify your company, by visiting Dun & Bradstreet dot com and following today’s steps.

Learn how to obtain a government duns number using the Dun & Bradstreet site. Enter your business name, select your state, and complete three-step registration to receive your duns number.

Identify the right NAICS codes for your products or services, understand six-digit codes and size standards, and learn how to register, search opportunities, and present capability statements.

Learn how to register with the federal government using SAM, guided through a simple, step-by-step process with expert support available if you need it.

Learn how to create a user account on Sam.gov, register or update your entity, answer registration questions, and understand required steps like cage code and notarized letters.

Identify a government project, locate a supplier, submit a complete offer, and deliver on acceptance to receive payment under FBO, FedBid, DIBs, or as a prime or subcontractor.

Explore what you might be missing in federal contract opportunities, as the instructor previews next steps and a surprise for continuing to enter the photo marketplace.