Monthly Archives: August 2015

MAIL BAG: SELLING TO STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Loyal reader A. Weiner of New York, NY writes, “My new company wants to sell through our Schedule contract to a state government agency.  As a former Congressman, I should know this, but I don’t.  Can you help?”  There’s certainly some danger here, Carlos.  The rules that govern Read more

“BUT THE CUSTOMER SAID WE COULD DO IT!”

Does this sound like your sales or on-site support team?  Smart contract managers know to “get it in writing” before work is done or changes are made.  Sometimes, though, your team is so eager to please the customer that expenses are incurred and actions taken that end up putting your company at risk.  What’s a smart manager to do? Call Allen Federal!  We can put together a customized training class for you, your sales and marketing people, and other team members that make it clear how to smartly conduct federal business.  We can cover everything from why no new actions should be taken till the CO says so in writing to why you can’t take your federal customer to the Palm.  Contact Allen Federal today and see what we can do for you!   October and November are great months for training.  Contact us at info@allenfederal.com.