You’re finally a GSA Schedule holder, orders are flourishing, and business is booming. However, hand in hand with these opportunities comes the downside of administration. Countless hours of manpower are expended on printing, calling, emailing, billing, accounting… The slightest disruption in your order processing can mean delays and unhappy clients.
EDI for GSA: Overview Services
What is EDI?
In the early days of the Cold War, it became clear that the postal service was not adequate enough to supply the Allied armies in the midst of Soviet blockades. There was no standardised system to track shipments, their contents, who was delivering the cargo, or even a way to decipher the various languages. So, in the 1960s Ed Guilbert designed EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) as a standardised system of communication to facilitate the U.S. Army supply chain.
How much does GSA Schedule consulting cost?
The government marketplace can be a challenging place to do business, and not all those who enter the fray will make it. Working with an experienced GSA Schedule consultant will give your business that competitive edge, as they will guide you through the application process, help you maintain your contract, and set you on a path to success. Let’s look at what services are available and explore the costs of GSA Schedule consulting.
Looking Ahead – GSA Initiatives to Watch in 2021-2022
Year 2021 is going to bring up a range of changes for GSA MAS Contractors. Ongoing GSA Schedule modernization continues and requires you, being a GSA Schedule holder, to take some actions. In this article we cover important GSA initiatives you should definitely pay attention to in 2021-2022.
How to Grow a Small Business Through a GSA Schedule
Growing a small business is never an easy task, let alone in the uncharted territory of the post-pandemic market. If you’re a business owner looking to maximise your opportunities, and have some experience of selling to the U.S. Government, your company could then be eligible for a GSA Schedule and the fantastic benefits that come alongside it.
Should You Pursue Your Own GSA Schedule or Partner with a GSA Contractor?
Once you decide to penetrate the federal market and start selling to the government, there are two major ways to do it. The first one is to get your own Schedule contract. The other one is to partner with another GSA contractor. Which way is better? Let’s take a look at pros and cons.
What to Do After Getting a GSA Schedule
It is done! Finally, your efforts have paid off with spades, and you are now the proud owner of a brand new GSA Schedule contract. Is it time to open a bottle of champagne and get complacent? Or is there anything else you should do after getting a GSA Schedule? You bet! In fact, the work merely begins now.
GSA Information Technology Category in FY 2021
With over $17 billion in sales, the GSA Information Technology category remains one of the most profitable opportunities for small businesses aiming for government contracts. Previously known as GSA Schedule 70, this category was in extremely high demand among federal buyers in FY 2020. And the new FY 2021, with all the present day requirements for distance learning, videoconferencing, and overall growth of the IT sector, is expected to bring even more federal sales to GSA contractors working within the IT Large Category.
How to Choose a GSA Service Provider/GSA Vendor
GSA consultants can simplify the process of GSA certification of your business significantly, help you prepare an offer and obtain a GSA contract. But among the trustworthy GSA service providers, there are also those firms that aren’t safe to work with. You’ll simply lose time and money if you cooperate with such agents. In this article, we explain how to choose a GSA service provider, what features on part of the provider you should pay attention to, and what differentiates a good GSA consultant from the so called “predators”.
Is GSA Schedule Consulting Expensive? Not So Fast.
How much does GSA Schedule consulting cost (Spoiler: less than you think)
If you are still in doubt, whether to do the entire GSA Schedule preparation and proposal submission in-house or hire a third-party GSA Schedule consulting agency, this article is for you. We have compiled all the information you need to make a decision. A popular misbelief says that GSA Consulting is way too expensive for a small business. We are going to disprove this. Read along!
