If you are new to government contracting, Florida SBDC at FIU can help you get started. As a first step, you need to look at whether it makes sense for your business. Does the government buy what you sell? What value are you bringing to them? You need to be […]
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Interested in Miami-Dade procurement opportunities? There is a free expo Aug. 9
Interested in local procurement? Here’s a free event, a procrurement expo, you may be interested in. It’s 10-2 Aug. 9, 2022 at 101 Flagler St., Miami. More details are below. Want more information on government contracting? Turn to GrowBiz. Check out all the stories under the government contracting tab on […]
South Florida Anchor Alliance forms to help minority small businesses access government contracts
South Florida Anchor Alliance forms to help minority small businesses access government contracts Black and brown small business owners face challenges accessing government contracts to grow and sustain their businesses. The South Florida Anchor Alliance, a new collaboration between 19 local healthcare, educational and government organizations, seeks to change that. […]
Heed these 9 keys to success in anchor procurement
If you ever wondered how your small business can increases your chances for success winning contracts for local anchor institutions like Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Schools, Florida International University, University of Miami or Miami Dade College, read on. This post is for you. Florida SBDC at FIU offers a range of […]
Winning in government contracting starts with your strategy
“Government contracting is a long game – you have to be approaching it with a strategy,” says George Ray III, a consultant for Florida SBDC at FIU. “If you don’t have a plan, you almost plan to fail. It’s highly competitive, I can’t stress that enough,” Fortunately, Ray has great […]
Doing business with local and state governments: the pros and cons
Many small businesses that have no experience contracting with government at any level often begin with the federal market. No so fast. Federal Government Contracting Officers will look for contractors that have past experience with either state or local government contracts, said Luis Batista, procurement specialist with Florida PTAC at […]