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The simple act of being on LinkedIn is marketing
Marketing occurs with every action, or inaction, in our business lives. When we attend events, meet one-on-one, and when we use social media. Everything you do defines something about you and in turn, your company. And this includes LinkedIn.
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7 habits of highly successful and visible LinkedIn networkers
If you've resolved to make better use of LinkedIn in 2020, you should adopt these seven habits of the highly successful networkers.
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5 considerations as you start 2020
Intelligence is the critical information that you need to survive and thrive in the government market. Here are five methods and sources to get the information you need.
The art and science of picking the right event for you
There are all types of events in the government ecosystem and picking the right ones to attend depends on understanding what it is you want to get out of your attendance.
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Why some small businesses don't win more business
Many small businesses still don't grasp the expertise to win in the federal market. and too often overlook the critical skills needed for basic business functions.
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Don't ignore LinkedIn's power as the fiscal year ends
As procurement activity picks up with the end of the fiscal year, how you use LinkedIn can help you stand out from competitors.
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The power of understanding your market channels
To effectively differentiate your company from your competitors, it is critical to understand the most common channels where people get their GovCon content.
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Why social selling matters in the GovCon market
Don't overlook the power of social selling to get your company in front of prospective customers ahead of submitting a bid.
3 things you may be doing wrong on LinkedIn
LinkedIn users often commit basic mistakes in how they use their LinkedIn profiles to market themselves and their skills. Here are three steps to get you moving in the right direction.
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The Big R: Relationships remain the key to GovCon success
Whether it is your customer or a prospect, competitor or partner, you can't overstate the importance of relationships for success in the government market. Here are some simple steps to make sure you are building and maintaining your relationships.
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For small contractors, everyone’s business is marketing
Small contractors need to think seriously about marketing in fiscal 2019 and beyond by finding ways to resonate with their customers.
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Don't be a Waldo, or how to stand out in the crowd
Whether it is with agency small business advocate or a large prime, do your homework before that precious first face to face meeting or you risk getting lost in the crowd.
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How one small firm took on NAVAIR's NAICS decision and won
There is a lot of talk about NAICS choices agencies make but companies and how they can skew a contract to a particular competitor. Here's how one small business fought back and what you can learn from their experience.
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How to crack the WT Top 100
So you want to be in the Washington Technology Top 100. Here are six critical steps for moving up the food chain.
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Revisiting the 3 Rs for GovCon success
Research, resources and relationships are the building blocks for success in the federal market. Here's why.
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LinkedIn's reach continues to grow among feds
The number of federal employees on LinkedIn continues to grow so leverage the social network is a critical tool for success.
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Does traditional PR still matter?
As the trade press has morphed from print to digital some wonder if it is worth the effort to get into these online publications. Marketing guru Mark Amtower answers with a parable.
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5 steps to stand out from the crowd in 2018
Standing out from the crowd just doesn't happen. It takes planning and effort. Here's how to get started.
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