contracting with the government can be very profitable, but it is not always the best business decision for small business owners?

To help business owners make the government contracting decision, The Federal Technology Center (The FTC) has introduced this online course entitled, “ Should I Pursue Government Contracting? An Online Step-by-Step Guide.” It is a self-paced, informative, and realistic decision tree to help business owners learn what to expect in the government environment by experimenting with alternative answers to key questions. This online course has been developed through an AT&T Excelerator Grant, an AT&T Foundation sponsored program to help nonprofit organizations integrate technology into their operations.

Should I Pursue Government Contracts? An Online Step-by-Step Guide emphasizes the importance of market research, cash flow and government payment cycles, government business practices, accounting needs, and marketing methods. When business owners consider these issues prior to taking a class on government contracting or meeting with a counselor, they save time and money for their business. If they determine government contracting is not appropriate at this point, they can focus on other markets. If they determine that further exploration is desirable, they can begin learning about achieving that goal in an efficient and productive manner.

To begin, go to Step 1.

Questions:
If you need assistance, our expert counselors at The FTC are available during regular business hours to answer your questions by calling 916.334.9388 or you may submit a question online at pursuecontracts@theftc.org.