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SUMMARY:Bidding on Government Contracts: Tips for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:WeBC has partnered with Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) to help you explore the possibility of selling to a major client—The Government of Canada! \nWhether you’re a sole proprietorship\, partnership or corporation\, have 1 employee or 500 employees\, selling a product or service\, the federal government is the largest purchaser in all of Canada\, and the majority of the goods and services they purchase are from small and medium businesses like yourself. \nUnderstanding the wide variety of products and services that the government purchases\, and the step-by-step process\, will improve your bidding strategies and help you save time. \nJoin WeBC and PAC for this interactive series to learn: \n\nHow to identify the contracts that best suit your product or service\nStep-by-step instructions on the bidding process\nHow to strategically bid on government contracts so you improve your odds of success\nHow to avoid common mistakes bidders make\nBidding best practices\nHow and when to ask questions\n\nSessions are on Thursdays from 10am to 11am PT. Join some or all in the series: \n\nNov 10 | Get to Know Procurement: Is It Right for You?\nNov 24 | Small Business Bidding: Tour the New Website\nDec 8 | Bidding Best Practices: Strong Strategies for Small Business\n\nFacilitator: Cathy Burrell\, Entrepreneur in Residence\, WeBC \nPanelist: Alexander Emesh\, Policy Analyst\, Business Engagement\, Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) \nOpen to everyone! \nA recording will be available for 30 days after each of the live sessions. \nAll registrants will be offered a one-on-one meeting to discuss specifics relating to their business. \nClosed-captioning will be provided for the webinar. ASL interpretation available by request. Please contact us to request an interpreter. \nSession 1: November 10 | Get to Know Procurement: Is It Right for You?\nThis session will introduce you to the concept of selling to the Government of Canada and the IDEaS (Innovation for Defense Excellence and Security) program. We’ll break down the procurement process and IDEaS program into easy-to-understand nuggets of information. By the end of the session\, you should have a clear idea of whether your product or service is\, or could be a match for federal procurement. \nSession 2: November 24 | Small Business Bidding: Tour the New Website\nThis session will explore opportunities found on the new and improved BuyandSell.gc.ca website. Learn to use CanadaBuys.Canada.ca to search for federal government tenders\, contract history\, and to register in the electronic procurement solution. \nSession 3: December 8 | Bidding Best Practices: Strong Strategies for Small Business \nWatch the procurement process in real time through the lens of a Government of Canada Contracting Officer/Technical Authority\, and evaluate sample bids against criteria from a fictitious tender\, or RFP. You’ll see what makes a bid stand out and what common mistakes to avoid so you can improve your bidding strategy and make better use of your time. \nWho is this for?\nThis introductory-level series is for anyone who is curious about the possibility of selling their product or service to the government in the form of a large\, ongoing contract. It is suitable for businesses of any size and for those who provide both products and services. \nAbout the Panelist\nAlexander Emesh has over five years of experience working in the federal government. He currently works as a Policy Analyst with Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC)\, where he has helped potential suppliers navigate the federal procurement process\, develop the tools to find new opportunities\, and understand more about federal government support.\nHe has also worked in Information Management\, Issues Management\, Veterans Affairs Canada\, and the Canadian Army Reserves. He has also served as Chair of Avant Garde for over two and a half years and has helped develop Take a Break With a Network\, Welcome to the Mentoship\, RFP Shark Tank\, Detective Disc\, Regional Engagement Digital Fair\, and Becoming a Fearless Leader event. During his career\, Alexander has received rewards for “Innovative Thinking”\, “Award for Excellence in Response to Covid19”\, “Best Pitch – Fedstarter” and has been recognized for his dedication to client service.\nAlexander holds a BSc in Political Science at Arizona State University and graduated with Cum Laude. He also holds a Masters Degree in Global Security – Cybersecurity at the Center on the Future of War at Arizona State University. \n  \nRegister here >>>
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SUMMARY:Get to Know Procurement: Is It Right for You?
DESCRIPTION:This is the first session in a 3 part series. Register for the Bidding on Government Contracts: Tips for Small Businesses series for free. \nThe Government of Canada is one of the largest buyers of goods and services in Canada. The list of what they buy is long and their needs may surprise you. Plus\, contract values range from hundreds of dollars to billions so even if you have a small business they may be looking to buy what you’re selling! \nDo you have questions about how you can sell your goods or services to the government or the IDEaS (Innovation for Defense Excellence and Security) program? Are you curious about bidding on federal contracts but not sure where to start? \nJoin us for a casual information session with Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) to learn about how to do business with the Government of Canada! \nWe’re hosting Alexander Emesh from PAC for an interactive discussion that will include: \n\nAn overview of how the Government of Canada buys goods and services\nA Q&A session to get answers to your procurement questions\n\nNovember 10 | 10-11am PT | Free Webinar \nAll registrants will be offered a one-on-one meeting to discuss specifics relating to their business. \nClosed-captioning will be provided for the webinar. ASL interpretation available by request. Please contact us to request an interpreter. \nOpen to everyone! \nAbout the Panelist\nAlexander Emesh has over five years of experience working in the federal government. He currently works as a Policy Analyst with Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC)\, where he has helped potential suppliers navigate the federal procurement process\, develop the tools to find new opportunities\, and understand more about federal government support.\nHe has also worked in Information Management\, Issues Management\, Veterans Affairs Canada\, and the Canadian Army Reserves. He has also served as Chair of Avant Garde for over two and a half years and has helped develop Take a Break With a Network\, Welcome to the Mentoship\, RFP Shark Tank\, Detective Disc\, Regional Engagement Digital Fair\, and Becoming a Fearless Leader event. During his career\, Alexander has received rewards for “Innovative Thinking”\, “Award for Excellence in Response to Covid19”\, “Best Pitch – Fedstarter” and has been recognized for his dedication to client service.\nAlexander holds a BSc in Political Science at Arizona State University and graduated with Cum Laude. He also holds a Masters Degree in Global Security – Cybersecurity at the Center on the Future of War at Arizona State University. \n  \nRegister here >>>
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