How to use Small Business Set-asides to Drive Business!
By Kristin Ghanem | Harkcon’s Contract Management Specialist Small business set-asides are an effective tool for helping small businesses compete and win government contracts. When market research determines that a small business is able to perform the work or provide the necessary items needed by the government, those opportunities are set-aside exclusively for small businesses. There are several types of small business set-asides. Some opportunities are open to all small
3 Steps to Reach your Marketing Goals
By Marty Jenkins | Harkcon’s Communications Specialist It’s 2017, and now that you’ve identified your goals, it’s time to execute them. Whether you hope to increase sales or start a new business the strategy will only vary slightly. So, how do you get there? It’s really quite easy! Follow your marketing plan, and these steps, and you’ll be well on your way. The first step is picking out the most time sensitive items. I recommend taking each item on your marketing list and
How to Prepare for a DSS Vulnerability Assessment
By John Rutherford | Harkcon's Facility Security Officer Many Facility Security Officers (FSO) unnecessarily dread Defense Security Service (DSS) vulnerability assessments. Yes, preparing for an assessment is a lot of work, and yes, there is the possibility that you’re Industrial Security Representative (ISR) may find a vulnerability that reflects poorly on your facility. However, when viewed correctly, vulnerability assessments can be a valuable tool in helping a cleared com
How to tell the difference between Programs and Projects
By John Knox | Harkcon’s Senior Program Manager How often have you heard the terms programs and projects used interchangeably? Or program manager versus project manager? In this blog, I will attempt to explain and simplify the difference. While both may use similar tools and processes prescribed in PMI’s Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Fifth Edition (better known as the PMBOK® Guide), the roles of the program manager and project manager are distinct. The