Distinguishing Traits of Successful Small Businesses vs. Mere Hustlers: Three Key Factors

As a business owner, your quest for innovative strategies to propel your business forward is unending. This holds equally true for government contractors. BidExecs works with small business owners to help them with their business strategy and on-going business development services. Here are three noteworthy distinctions we’ve identified between successful small businesses and others. Thorough Requirement Analysis: Successful companies, particularly […]

Government Shutdowns and the Erosion of Trust in Government Contracting: A Looming Crisis

Once again, the annual spectacle unfolds – a government shutdown. Regardless of its cause or the actors involved, one undeniable fact remains: a government shutdown presents formidable challenges to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), a linchpin in our national security apparatus. These shutdowns have repercussions that ripple through various sectors of the economy, but it’s the DIB that often feels […]

Why Small Businesses Fear Proposals​

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, small businesses are often confronted with the daunting task of creating and submitting proposals. While proposals are crucial for securing new clients, projects, or funding, many small business owners harbor a sense of trepidation towards them. Let’s explore why small businesses fear proposals and how they can overcome this fear. Time and Resource Constraints: […]

Exploring Opportunities: How to Do Business with DARPA

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is renowned for its cutting-edge research and development initiatives in support of national defense. Partnering with DARPA can offer your business unique opportunities for growth and innovation. However, navigating the process of doing business with this influential organization can be complex. Here are some key ways to get started: Understand DARPA’s Mission: Begin […]

You Just Won Your IDIQ Award — What Now?

Here’s a list of things to consider right after you’ve won an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) award. # 1 — Lead Generation Tools DO: Engage with reputable companies that help with IDIQ monetization strategy We bring a human element to your data and extend your in-house capacity to build a curated pipeline, collect intelligence, and help you make industry and government […]

3 Tips for Successful Business Networking

“It is not what you know. It’s who you know.” This one line sums up the importance of networking for your business development. Your professional network opens so many doors for you that your growth potential alone would not. So, investing time and resources into building your network pays dividends in the long run. Here are three tips for successful […]

The Science of Consistently Winning Proposals

There is a definitive science to capturing your business with a proposal writing strategy that sets you apart from competitors. This information advantage, though widely understood in the industry, is hardly ever put to practice. It partly explains why companies find it easy to win one-odd proposals. However, doing it consistently with a driven process is what will set your […]

Laying the groundwork for FY Q4

Contributor: Reena Bhatia, CEO, ProposalHelper | Last updated in July 2021 ____________________________________________________________________ The New Year starts in October every year for government contractors, yet most business owners don’t get started on their business strategy till late December. Like every New Year resolution, the results never fail to disappoint. Even though we’re well into the current financial year, it’s never too […]

Five Mistakes to Avoid when Hiring Business Developers

Business Development is the ‘tip of the spear’ function in any business, especially in government contracting. According to USASpending.gov, in Fiscal Year 2020, the Federal Government awarded over 6 million contracts, adding up to around 1.6 Trillion dollars in spending. How are companies able to capture these contracts?  

Your Business Development Partner for Government Contracts

In the competitive world of government contracting, staying ahead of the game is crucial for success. Companies seeking to secure lucrative contracts often turn to lead generators like GovWin, BGov, and similar platforms for contract information. While these databases can be valuable, they are mere lead aggregators that consolidate data from multiple free of cost government databases and present it […]