By Mark Mikelat

Being familiar with RFPs can make your business some big money. An RFP is a request for proposal. Your local, state, and national government offices, agencies and programs put out RFPS all of the time. These government purchase contracts are a powerful way to grow your small business. By understanding the RFP process, you are in the great position to grow your small business.

Let me tell you a bit about how it works. When a government office needs to buy something, they generally must follow a specific process of releasing their requirements into public record to allow vendors to bid for the business. There are basic requirements such types of products and amount of the bid. For example, a purchasing manager might be required to make an RFP public for a purchase of more than $10,000.

The best part of this is that the government wants to give you the business. (Wow, that statement can be taken multiple ways.) Let us say that the government recognizes the value of small businesses and wants to help you by providing you the opportunity to bid to sell them what they need.

Some local governments have an automated process. You simply need to go their website, enter basic information about your business and they will send you an automated email when they have a potential opportunity for you. Just make sure to follow all of the instructions step by step to adhere to all government regulations and requirements.

Tap into the power of government contracts. Knowing the government RFP process is great strategy to grow your small business.

Mark Mikelat is a small business success consultant focused on success through the creation of sincere, honest, and genuine personal connections. You can learn more and take advantage of a free strategic analysis at http://www.BuildingAspirations.com/BusinessSuccess.html Also, you can view his books on Amazon.com.

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