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SUMMARY:LiftFund Contracting Essentials:  A Blueprint for Small Business Sucess
DESCRIPTION:Contracting Essentials: A Blueprint for Small Business Success\nIn Person Training | August 19\, 2026 \nRHCA Building\, Second Floor \n7047 Harrisburg Blvd\, Houston\, Texas \nRegistration at 8:30 AM | Session begins at 9:00 AM \nLiftFund invites small business owners to a practical and engaging training designed to help you understand how government agencies buy and how your business can successfully compete. Contracting Essentials: A Blueprint for Small Business Success gives you clear guidance\, real examples\, and step by step instruction that you can immediately apply. \nWhat You Will Learn\nThis session walks you through the full contracting process\, including: \n\nHow government purchasing works and how agencies award contracts\nThe difference between prime contracting and subcontracting\nHow to identify and use your NIGP and NAICS codes\nHow to research and find the agencies that buy your service\nHow to read and understand RFPs\, RFQs\, and IFBs\nHow to complete required registrations\nHow certifications strengthen your competitive position\nHow to evaluate whether your business is procurement ready\nHow to market your business to government buyers\n\nExclusive Opportunity for Attendees\nEach participant may schedule a one hour strategy session with Subject Matter Expert Susan M. Repka\, Founder of SMR Business Services. \nSusan has more than twenty five years of experience helping small businesses build capacity and grow. Since 2018 she has focused on the government contracting space and has secured numerous awards for clients across state\, local\, and education agencies. Her practical approach gives business owners the confidence and tools they need to enter the government marketplace and succeed. \nWho Should Attend\n\nSmall business owners exploring government contracting\nCertified firms seeking to expand into public sector work\nEntrepreneurs who want a clear and actionable roadmap\nBusinesses preparing to register\, certify\, or submit bids\n\nWhy This Training Matters\nGovernment contracting offers consistent and reliable revenue opportunities. This session gives you the knowledge\, the strategy\, and the expert support to move forward with confidence.
URL:https://smrbizservices.com/en/event/liftfund-contracting-essentials-a-blueprint-for-small-business-sucess/
LOCATION:Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) – Houston\, 7047 Harrisburg Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77011\, United States
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