{"id":278,"date":"2026-09-09T13:46:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T17:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smrbizservices.com\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=278"},"modified":"2026-09-09T13:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T17:46:13","slug":"contracting-essentials-a-blueprint-for-small-business-success","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/smrbizservices.com\/en\/event\/contracting-essentials-a-blueprint-for-small-business-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Contracting Essentials:  A Blueprint for Small Business Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Date:<\/b> September 23, 2026<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Time:<\/b> 9:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Format:<\/b> In-Person<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Host:<\/b> LiftFund<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Build Your Strategy to Win Local, State, and Federal Contracts<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,6\">Government agencies represent one of the largest buyers of goods and services in the world, yet navigating the procurement process can feel overwhelming for small business owners. Whether you are aiming to win your first local government contract or scale into prime federal opportunities, this comprehensive 7-hour interactive workshop will give you the practical blueprint you need to succeed.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,7\">Hosted by LiftFund, <b data-path-to-node=\"4,7\" data-index-in-node=\"20\">Contracting Essentials<\/b> breaks down the complex contracting landscape into clear, actionable steps.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Full-Day Agenda Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Decoding Public Procurement:<\/b> Discover how government agencies purchase products and services through formal and informal bidding channels.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Prime vs. Subcontracting:<\/b> Determine the best entry point for your business size and capacity.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Code Mapping:<\/b> Locate and leverage your specific NAICS and NIGP industry codes.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Targeted Buyer Research:<\/b> Learn how to research, identify, and contact agency buyers looking for your exact offerings.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Solicitation Types:<\/b> Learn how to navigate and respond effectively to RFPs (Request for Proposals), RFQs (Request for Qualifications), and IFBs (Invitation for Bids).<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">System Registration &amp; Certification:<\/b> Learn how to get registered, complete certifications, and clear regulatory hurdles.<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,9,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Procurement Readiness &amp; Marketing:<\/b> Audit your business capacity to ensure you are &#8220;procurement ready&#8221; and learn proven tactics to pitch your capabilities directly to procurement officers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,10\">Space is limited for this in-person session. <b data-path-to-node=\"4,10\" data-index-in-node=\"45\">Register today to secure your spot and start winning government business!<\/b><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date: September 23, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM Format: In-Person Host: LiftFund Build Your Strategy to Win Local, State, and Federal Contracts Government agencies represent one of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_tribe_events_status":"","_tribe_events_status_reason":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"tribe_events_cat":[],"class_list":["post-278","tribe_events","type-tribe_events","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Contracting Essentials: A Blueprint for Small Business Success - SMR Business Services<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Join LiftFund\u2019s in-person workshop on Sept 23, 2026. 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