Open Government: Taking Stock, Looking Forward

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Jumpstart For Government Contracts — Seven Steps to Success

– As presented by Judy Bradt

Government Lists – U.S. | Canada
REACH YOUR KEY GOVERNMENT AUDIENCE EASILY!

What does the Government of Canada Buy?
MERX advertises requirements for most goods and services at or above $25,000, ($10,000 for printing). For most goods and services below this threshold, PWGSC seeks competitive bids from companies registered on PWGSC source lists. Many of the requirements the department buys below $25,000 are handled by [...]

How Governments Buy – Government of Canada | Part 2

In the last issue we briefly discussed how departments buy goods and services, in general terms. We finished with a few points on the example of providing training services to government departments, and on the concept that departments generally provide training services themselves.
To elaborate on [...]

How Governments Buy – Government of Canada | Part 1

The next few issues will concentrate on the mechanisms in place which governments use to purchase goods and services.
There is a general view in the private sector that individuals in government decide on what to purchase, and from whom to purchase it. To some extent [...]

Doing business with the Government of Canada | Part 2

We left off with a question. If no opportunity existed to influence buyers and users, why would companies spend time and money to attend an annual trade show? Good question.
One of the approaches to obtaining business from government(s) is to showcase your wares where potential buyers [...]

Doing Business with the Government of Canada | Part 1

Governments have a great deal of money to spend on goods and services – and with the economy poised to slow down, the government marketplace becomes more attractive. The downside for most small to medium businesses is the necessity to deal with an entrenched, complex and [...]