To tell you the truth, this is an area that I've totally avoided exploring. The very thought of working for the United States (U.S.) government conjures up unpleasant images of red tape and bureacracy for me.
Depending on what type of business you are in, however, the (U.S.) government just might be a potential client for you.
There are several excellent reasons why you should consider working for the government.
- The first reason is that the federal government often sets aside a certain percentage of all the contracts that it awards for small businesses. There are also percentages for minority-owned businesses or women-owned businesses. If you are a work-at-home mom who owns her own business, it's possible that you could qualify for one, or more, of these categories.
- The second reason is that the U.S. Government awards billions of dollars in contracts each year. (Yes, I said billions, but the real figure is hundreds of billions.) With that much money being awarded, can you really afford to ignore the U.S. government as a potential market for your products or services?
This is an area that I'd like to learn more about, so I'm throwing it open to the readers. Is this your business? Is the U.S. government your client? If so, I'd love to hear from you.
Leave a comment and let us know.
Image courtesy of Department of Defense, from painting by James Montgomery Flagg
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