Training
GCAP Sponsored Training
When: December 03, 2020 Where: Webinar Kelly Stevens-Malnar, will offer training on ORPIN and the transition to OREGONBuys.Topics will...
GCAP is offering two modules of beginning training to get you ready to compete.This training opportunity is for vendors...
When: January 13th from 9 am - 10:30 am Did you know the federal government is the world’s largest...
When: January 19th from 9 am - 10 am This webinar will look at Capabilities Statements and how to...
Additional Training
SCORE Workshops
Portland SCORE offers over 100 business workshops designed to help you start and grow your own business. These workshops are taught throughout the Portland Metro area by experienced experts, and they are priced modestly. Complete details on each course are available here.
Braddock's The Winning Edge
Braddock's
The Winning Edge: How Government and Corporate Buyers Select a Small Business Supplier - 2014 Edition
***Available at no charge!***
Braddock's The Winning Edge is a practical guide designed for small to medium sized businesses that provides important insights into the decision-making process within the government and large corporations, with an emphasis on the evaluation and selection stages.
Topics include:
- Overview of the government procurement process
- How government procurement officers evaluate a small business supplies
- How small businesses can identify and win subcontracting opportunities
- Characteristics that corporate buyers are really looking for in a small business supplier
- Next step resources.
Please click here for additional information and for the link to the guide.
Braddock’s Procurement Opportunities Guide – 2013 Edition
Braddock’s Procurement Opportunities Guide – 2013 Edition
Available to you at no charge!
Braddock’s
Procurement Opportunities Guide-2013 Edition
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Selling to Governments and Corporations
Braddock’s Procurement Opportunities Guide is a primer designed to help small business owners and decision makers understand the government procurement and private sector procurement spaces. The Guide provides an overview of government and corporate markets with an emphasis on who buys and how buying decisions are made. The Guide also presents “next step” resources for federal and state governments and the private sector.
Topics include:
- Selling to the federal government/state governments
- Selling to large corporations
- Selling to foreign governments and international organizations
- “Green” procurement
- Special resources for Women-, Minority, and Veteran-owned businesses
- A glossary of procurement related terms, a procurement preparation checklist, information about teaming agreements and joint ventures, and more.
Please click here for Braddock's Procurement Opportunities Guide.
SBA Government Contracting Classroom
SBA has created a series of free online contracting courses designed to help prospective and existing small businesses understand the basics about contracting with governmental agencies. So whether you’re just getting started or looking for ways to compete more successfully in the government contracting marketplace, check out the courses below.
Please click here for additional information on SBA's classes.