Andy BennettJul 29, 20213 minFederal Busy Season is Upon Us!!There is no other way to say this…our government budgets system is nuts. Totally bonkers! And that is my professional opinion.
Andy BennettJul 9, 20212 minFEMA has their own languageSpeak the language of your customer and complete training before you need it!
Andy BennettJun 1, 20212 minDo you have to be a US Citizen?Citizenship is a question I get occasionally. What does it mean and is it required to do business with the federal government? Regardless...
Andy BennettMar 29, 20213 minWhat’s going on with contracting today? Well folks, the biggest thing moving in federal acquisitions today is the CIO-SP4 government wide acquisition contract. This massive...
Andy BennettFeb 1, 20212 min8(a) Program Extended!!Short post today folks just to make sure everyone is keeping an eye on the Federal Registry and Interim Ruling by the SBA. This rule is...
Andy BennettJan 26, 20213 minBuy American Executive OrderIf you sell any products to any government customer, be on the look out for updates in policy.
Andy BennettJan 12, 20212 minBack to Business…Much in the news over recent weeks regarding transition of power and how the changes in administrations will affect government decision...
Andy BennettOct 2, 20202 minESOP Small Business Certification on the horizon?ESOPs may get their day!
Andy BennettSep 25, 20202 minBest States for Veterans?What is the best state for Veterans? Intriguing question…What flavor ice cream is the best? Everyone has their own, valid opinion.
Andy BennettSep 15, 20202 minSave the Travel Dollar!As the world opens back up and businesses re-emerge from COVID, keep in mind not everyone will be progressing at equal pace. Yesterday,...
Andy BennettAug 3, 20202 minDiversity in BusinessFrom time to time, social movements take the world by storm. The winds of change, whether brewing for decades or sudden onset, cannot be...
Andy BennettMay 18, 20202 minSBA Issues New Regulations for WOSB Certifications Late last week, the Small Business Administration sent out guidance (below) showing updates for the Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)...
Andy BennettMay 6, 20202 minBe Careful Not to Rush and REPEAT...With the economy as it is, people are getting anxious. Business owners especially. After direct stimulus checks and the Payment...
Andy BennettApr 22, 20201 minFPDS migrating to BETA.SAM.GOVFor those of you who do your own research, today you may have noticed a new warning from FPDS: beta.sam.gov also has an alert posted:...
Andy BennettMar 25, 20203 minDomestic, on Tap...From 6ft Away PleaseCommunicate with your employees. Communicate with your Contract Officers. We will get through the crisis.
Andy BennettMar 5, 20201 minPresidential Ethics Plan Now LawNew law requires Ethics Plan for Presidential Transition Teams.
Andy BennettFeb 15, 20203 minYou DO NOT have to have a consultant!!You do not HAVE to have a consultant to be successful in the public sector. It may help and certainly streamline, but we are not required.
Andy BennettJan 12, 20202 minIt’s final!! What you need to know about the new lawSBA updates small biz size standards rules. Now 5 yrs running average changed from 3 yrs. IMPACT, more companies will qualify as small biz!
Andy BennettDec 5, 20192 minViewing the Government DifferentlyThe government operates just like a small business with a venture capitalist investor.