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A 10-Week Free Email Bootcamp

How to Become
a Government Contractor

The process of winning government contracts can be intimidating, but we’re not going to let that stand in your way

10-Week Free Education Course

Not your typical Govcon training

Sign up today for this 10-week email bootcamp with a step-by-step guide through the process of becoming a government contractor. Reserve your spot today and put your company in a position to win your share of the government pie.

Win more government contracts

At the end of the 10th week, if you follow along, you’ll have your business registered in SAM.gov with a winning capability statement and even an online profile on GovShop, our market research database search engine used by thousands of public sector contracting professionals.

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This is not a typical training course. It is entirely email-based, so you can complete it whenever your schedule permits.

Win more goverment contracts

Want a piece of the government pie? Then this free online course is for you

You can’t eat the pie if you aren’t at the table. This course will make sure you’ve got what you need to succeed, and start to give you those tips and tricks that you need to move towards your first government contract. And, we’ll cover how to best leverage GovShop to help you stand out in a complex government market so reserve your spot today!
Duration: 10 weeks
Format: free email bootcamp

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What You'll Learn

Practical
Tips & Tricks

This course is designed to get you registered and ready to do business with the government. All of the lessons are drawn from our own experience as government contractors and government contracting professionals.

An “Inside Look” at Government Sales

We’ll help you learn how government selects partners, how best to position your company and learn how best to navigate the procurement process to get in the door and build a thriving public sector sales pipeline.

The Motivation You Need to Get Started

This course, like the steps you need to take to start winning government contracts, is completely free. If you want this to be the year you finally take the plunge, this 10 week email bootcamp will keep you on track. Think of it like your GovCon Sherpa - we’ll get there together, and if you have questions we’ll find the answers!

10-week Schedule

Here’s an overview of what you’ll do in each week
Week 1
Week 1

Get your business registered on SAM.gov so you can be eligible for contract awards

Week 2
Week 2

Create a capability statement designed to answer all the key questions government contracting professionals will ask about your business

Week 3
Week 3

Identify your target market by researching agencies and understanding what they buy

Week 4
Week 4

Gain insight into how to develop relationships with government professionals, and the types of personas you’ll encounter in this new business journey

Week 5
Week 5

Appreciate the importance of identifying teaming partners for subcontracting opportunities

Week 6
Week 6

Navigate the basic government contracting process and recognize what it takes to respond to a government solicitation

Week 7
Week 7

Take a deep dive into simplified acquisition procedures, a category of contracting opportunities that are automatically set aside for small businesses

Week 8
Week 8

Survey government wide contracts and determine whether they’re a good fit for your business

Week 9
Week 9

Assess strategies and techniques to win your first government contract

Week 10
Week 10

Review the best free tools in government contracting that can give your business an edge

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How to Become
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