Santa Fe Events

Understanding Solicitations — Espanola

We will take a comprehensive look at the components of a solicitation. While this is not a class on how to write a proposal,understanding this content is key to proposal success. Learn how to decipher proposal instructions and evaluation criteria. Through knowledge, get past the fear associated with bidding on contracts. Take away some tools back to the office you can use as a reference.

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Government Contracting Basics Workshop — Santa Fe

This free, fast-paced and informative workshop introduces business owners to government contracting.
Topics include:
> Does the government purchase my particular product or service?
> Am I “contract ready”?
> What do I need to do to get started in government marketing?
> What are the federal certifications?
> How will being certified help my business?
> What resources are available to me?

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Federal Government Accounting Practices-Espanola

In this informative seminar, business owners are introduced to the methods and processes of government contract accounting plus an understanding of what your accountant should know. Topics include: How to set up a government compliant accounting system; how to set up government rates; allowable and unallowable costs; types of government audits and how to survive one; using the web to win more contracts and understand the rules. This workshop is offered at no charge.

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Government Contracting Basics Workshop — Los Alamos

This free, fast-paced and informative workshop introduces business owners to government contracting.
Topics include:
> Does the government purchase my particular product or service?
> Am I “contract ready”?
> What do I need to do to get started in government contracting?
> What are the federal certifications?
> How will being certified help my business?
> What resources are available to me?

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Certifications for Federal Government Contracts — Track 1 — Santa Fe

Please join the NMSBDC/PTAP and the SBA for detailed presentations and discussions on:

NMSBDC/Procurement Technical Assistance Program
Veteran Certifications
SBA HUBZone and Woman-owned Small Business Program

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Certifications for Federal Government Contracts — Track 2 — Santa Fe

This second part of the Certifications workshop provides a detailed explanation of the SBA’s 8(a) Program for socially and economically disadvantaged business. Representatives from the SBA will discuss:
-Who can qualify
-Requirements
-The application process
-Benefits of the 8(a) certification
-Sole source and competitive contracts.

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Successfully Marketing Your Business to the Government — Espanola - Part I

Marketing is the only way to win contracts and successful marketing depends on your ability to sell your company’s products and services. This is Day 1 of 2 days. This free workshop is highly interactive providing what you need to market to, and build relationships with, government agencies. Included in this first day is marketing and sales basics and defining your company’s unique capabilities. A textbook, workbook and presentation materials furnish you with lasting tools and information.

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Successfully Marketing Your Business to the Government — Espanola — Part 2

This is Part 2 of the Marketing workshop. Marketing is the only way to win contracts and depends on your ability to sell your company’s products and services. This free,highly interactive workshop provides what you need to market to and build relationships with government agencies. Included is networking for government opportunities; identifying potential customers; assessing your competitor’s; market research and developing contracting opportunities. A textbook, workbook and presentation materials furnish you with lasting tools and information.

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Government Contracting Basics Workshop — Santa Fe

This free, fast-paced and informative workshop introduces business owners to government contracting.
Topics include:
> Does the government purchase my particular product or service?
> Am I “contract ready”?
> What do I need to do to get started in government contracting?
> What are the federal certifications?
> How will being certified help my business?
> What resources are available to me?

Sign Up Now