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Federal sales intelligence for people who need contracts to turn into revenue.

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Veterans Dominate Contract Awards in the VA

Veterans Dominate Contract Awards in the VARichard C. Howard, Lt Col (Ret) Published on: 10/04/2026

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Dominate Contract Awards in the VA. Learn what fiscal policy drives the VA to consider veteran-owned businesses before any other type of business. Learn what the rule of two is and how it can be applied to your business.

Veterans AdministrationVASDVOSBVeterans ContractsBetter and Own Small BusinessService-disabled veteran-owned small business.
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The Colors of Money: How Federal Funding Actually Works

Published on: 26/05/2026

Federal funding has rules, timing, and categories. Here is how the colors of money shape government contracting opportunities.

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If You Are Talking, You Are Losing

Published on: 26/05/2026

In government contracting conversations, listening beats pitching. Learn how better discovery can improve your win odds.

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Why Most Proposals Do Not Win Government Contracts

Published on: 26/05/2026

Most proposals lose before writing begins. Learn why capture, relationships, and fit matter more than proposal volume.

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Government Contract Careers for Veterans

Published on: 26/05/2026

Veterans have several paths into government contracting, from employment to consulting to business ownership.

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Richard C. Howard

Lt Col (Ret), former DoD acquisitions officer, federal sales advisor, and founder of GovClose.

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