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Top Government Innovation Programs for Small Businesses

Navigating the federal contracting landscape presents unique challenges, especially for innovative companies aiming to introduce cutting-edge solutions to government agencies. Meg Vorland, co-founder of Dcode, has extensively discussed these hurdles and the strategies to overcome them. Drawing from her insights and current industry trends, this article explores the primary barriers to entry in government contracting and offers practical approaches to drive innovation within the federal market.

GovCon Visionaries Episode 1: Meg Vorland, Co-Founder of dCode

Learn how to bridge the gap between innovation and the federal market. Catch the replay of our exclusive fireside chat with Meg Vorland, co-founder of Dcode, as she shares proven strategies and expert advice on navigating the federal market.

5 Ways to Hire Federal Experts in GovCon

Are you in market for a niche federal expert and lost where to start? We've got you covered. In this blog, we have listed the top five ways contractors can leverage to hire subject matter experts from different federal agencies and sub-agencies. Read the full post to learn more.

Brian's Take: To AI or Not AI in GovCon

According to the 2024 GAUGE report, one-third of GovCon firms are already using AI, with 59% planning to expand its use in the next year. Early adopters are particularly focusing on business development and marketing, using AI for tasks such as proposal generation and market analysis.

5 Ways Federal Contractors LOSE without Expert Insights

Due to increased competition in the GovCon industry, small federal contractors are increasingly falling short and losing deals. We have outlined 5 specific ways that contractors are losing today by not engaging expert insights including not bidding a winnable deal, losing a winnable deal due to poor differentiation, and failure to decide sub vs prime contracts.

On Demand Webinar: Maximize GovCon Success: Scaling with Limited Resources with Charles Painter

Check out the on-demand recording with Charles Painter, a seasoned veteran in the GovCon industry to explore the expert recruitment lifecycle from hiring, engaging, and staying connected, discover how the right expert can transform your proposals, and secure million-dollar projectsLearn the use cases of experts in the proposal bidding process.

How Best to Identify Whether to Bid on a Federal Services Contract

In this blog post, part of our OnFrontiers Expert Interview Series, we explore the strategic layers that help define successful federal contract bidding. We culled these from an in-depth conversation between Jean-Francois (Boodi) Blanc, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at SDV International, and Brian Caouette, CEO of OnFrontiers.

Webinar: Harness Expertise Intelligence to Accelerate Your Work With Public Sector Clients

This webinar will demonstrate how to centralize, discover, connect, and grow your enterprise knowledge network, ensuring your teams can easily find and utilize the expertise they need to win and deliver projects.

Harnessing Expertise Intelligence to Grow Your Government Contracting Business

Carlos Otal, ex-National Managing Partner at Grant Thornton, shares insights from his 30-year career in a recent interview with OnFrontiers CEO Brian Caouette.

A Preventable Mistake That Could Kill Your Next Federal Capture

In a discussion with OnFrontiers CEO Brian Caouette, federal business expert Corey Solivan emphasized the importance of recognizing internal difference-makers for capture teams.

Chemonics International is Expanding their Innovative Partnership with OnFrontiers

On a major mission, seek partners who greatly benefit from your work and can hasten your progress towards achieving your goal.

Private Equity Firm Builds a Global Expertise Network on OnFrontiers

CrossBoundary Group, with teams in Africa and the US, launched Sub-Saharan Africa's first solar fund and partners with OnFrontiers for expertise to enhance investment analysis.

OnFrontiers is helping Bland & Associates build intelligence and achieve scale

Bland & Associates credits OnFrontiers for boosting its expertise and digital prowess, especially in CMS contracts, enhancing client value and strategy.

How Chemonics Uses Knowledge Networks To Find Local Expertise While Abroad

Chemonics, a top USAID partner with $1.5B+ contracts, uses OnFrontiers for vital insights and local expertise in international development.

How WBD Grows Its Knowledge Network to Become One of the Fastest-Growing US companies

By leveraging OnFrontiers' knowledge network platform, WBD has efficiently expanded its expert network 5x, placed 10 experts in 3 bids within months, and significantly saved time and costs in expert recruiting.

An Innovation Disrupting Foreign Assistance Delivery: Remote Technical Assistance (RTA)

Tailored expertise, from Bangalore market nuances to boosting quinoa yields, is key for project success. Enterprises seek expert insights, but at what cost?

How to Build a Robust Digital Identity Program

Your digital identity is the set of data points that identify you online. This can include everything from your name and address to your social media activity and browsing history. Collectively, this information can be used to confirm your identity.

The Value of Localized Expertise in International Development Proposals

Enhance proposals with real-life stories from local experts, adding depth and context to technical approaches and showcasing on-ground understanding.

What Communities Don’t Do (But Could in the Future)

As a KM professional, you understand the value of COPs, a key KM tool like Yammer, enhancing the people-process-technology triad and boosting organizational productivity.

Embracing the Power of SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program

The SBA's Mentor-Protégé Program pairs experienced firms with small businesses to foster growth and navigate government contracting, with over 1,500 such partnerships in the US.

An Interview with John Engstrom: Maximizing the Mentor-Protégé Program

We had the privilege of interviewing John Engstrom, an experienced professional who has guided numerous small businesses through their journeys as a SBA Business Opportunity Specialist.

How to Succeed as a Protégé in the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program

Today, we delve into best practices that help small businesses maximize their participation and extract the utmost value from the mentor-protégé relationship.

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