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Marketing and Selling to the
Federal Government:A Changing Landscape
November 10, 2010Mary Kay Claus, Principal and Creative Director
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A Changing LandscapeA Changing Landscape
You want to work with the Federal Government –
what’s the best route?
• No GSA
• GSA
…You Decide!
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GSA ContractGSA Contract
Congratulations - you have a GSA number!
What does that mean?
• Influx of found revenue
• Influx of new clients
• Endless gravy train of work
…not really
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Growth OpportunityGrowth Opportunity
• Builds brand equity to a new audience
• Solidifies a customer base
• Presents opportunity to gain new customers
• Grabs market share from competition
…And, it means work
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The Federal GovernmentThe Federal Government
Question:
How many government agencies are in the U.S.?
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The Federal GovernmentThe Federal Government
Answer:
Too many to count.
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Where to Start:Research and PlanningWhere to Start:Research and Planning
• What are your bread and butter services?
• What do you do better than your competition?
• What services do you want to grow?
• What new services are you developing?
• How do you leverage your expertise and experience to secure contracts?
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Planning your Blind DatePlanning your Blind Date
• Treat them like a commercial client
• Information gathering/research
• Use your network to secure an introduction
• Court them – you want to look attractive!
• Develop customized marketing materials in preparation for your meeting
• Show them that you are the solution – not the problem
• Take them on a blind date
• Are you a good match?
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Making a ConnectionMaking a Connection
Plan your call, letter, email with a purpose:
• Why are you bothering them?
• What solutions do you offer to their problems or challenges?
• Make the case: Why YOU?
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Relationship BuildingRelationship Building
• Stay in touch with your contacts
• Provide information to them outside of WIIFM
• Make introductions to collegues
• Attend government-related events, workshops, seminars and conferences
• Consider hiring a dedicated salesperson
• Partner with complementary businesses
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Develop and Utilize Customized, Targeted Marketing ToolkitDevelop and Utilize Customized, Targeted Marketing Toolkit
• Logo (this is your first impression)
• Business Collateral
• Internet (not just Web sites and blogs)
• Social Media
• Networking/WOM
• Presentations/Multimedia
• Public Relations/Community Outreach
• Traditional (print, radio, television)
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GSA: Time InvestmentGSA: Time Investment
Keep in mind your GSA ROI:
• Not always immediate or measurable
• Not always where you’d think it originated
• Not everything is going to work the way you expected
• Be prepared for new opportunities and new surprises
• Be flexible and ready to change course
• Key: be consistent with multiple hits, multiple times
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News You Can UseNews You Can Use
http://www.GSA.gov
http://GSASCHEDULESERVICES.com
http://www.SBA.gov/dc
http://www.BUSINESS.gov
http://www.FEDMARKET.com