Starting a company in some industries requires detailed technical expertise or tremendous business experience. For example, inventing a […]
Fail often so you can succeed sooner.
Tom Kelley, Founder, Ideo
Many aspiring entrepreneurs and non-public sector companies believe that Federal Government contracting has razor-thin profit margins. They ultimately […]
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney, Founder, Disney
One reason why some companies choose NOT to pursue Federal Government contracts is somewhat ridiculous. They are concerned […]
A funded Mentor-Protégé Program can provide you “free money” to fund various corporate activities and resources. However, it’s […]
One of the most important truisms of entrepreneurship is not over planning. This is contrary to what most […]
Here’s a real example that illustrates the value of owning your own company and accruing equity. In the […]
All humans are entrepreneurs not because they should start companies but because the will to create is encoded in human DNA.
Reid Hoffman, Co-founder, LinkedIn
The failing fast strategy is one of the hottest topics in the entrepreneurial industry. But what does it […]
Naming your company is a very personal decision, but I strongly recommend that you check your ego at […]
Are you good at preventing cyber-attacks? Fixing cars? Managing projects? Maintaining IT systems? Repairing tanks? Catering events? Budgeting […]
Establishing the necessary corporate infrastructure to look like a “real” company is an essential part of launching a […]
When you cease to dream you cease to live. Malcolm Forbes
Many aspiring entrepreneurs immediately complete the paperwork requirements of being a legal company. Some will even press-on developing […]
To avoid turning this article into an abbreviated course in macroeconomics, let’s look at three irrefutable trends to […]
On the first day of Randy Wimmer’s nonlinear programming class in graduate school, he braced for shock. Once […]
The first company that Government Contracting Academy founder, Randy Wimmer, launched was a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. […]