Based on questions asked during hundreds of NITP seminars/webinars, Benefits Specialist Dr. Ray Kirk will answer the most frequent questions asked in class. Ray’s answers will cover questions such as: What is the difference between an immediate and a deferred annuity? How does the FERS Annuity Supplement work? Do I have to apply? What happens to my insurance benefits when I retire? How much will I have to pay? What if I die before my spo...

PROPOSAL: Developing the Technical Proposal Come join us weekly as we train and prepare you to capture government contracts. These sessions are designed to prepare those enrolled in the Certified Capture Manager (CCM) Program to prepare their businesses for success and to prepare them to become certified capture manager professionals. CLASS TIME: Every Thursday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm EST/11am to 1pm PST LOCATION: Online (Remote access will...

Marketing Lab Understand the Marketing Process in the Government Sector This week’s lab is set up to help you understand the marketing process in the government sector. LAB TOPIC: Review attendee Dream 100s Review attendee marketing emails Email marketing Strategies Who to contact What you not allowed to do Networking rules Networking events Phone strategies Associations SUBMIT DOCUMENTS: If you want your instructor to review your conten...

Cash basis accounting is easily understood and usually adopted by most start-up companies. Cash basis reports only consider the flow of cash in or out of the business without regard for the often complicated rules of accrual basis accounting. Accrual basis accounting requires matching of revenue and expenses and recognition of revenue when earned and expenses when incurred - all regardless of when the cash was received or spent. Accrual basis...

How Government Contracting Can Inflation Proof Your Business If you own a business that you want to expand from the commercial market to the government market, then this training session is for you. The government is the largest customer in the world and you should be selling your product or service to your country. Find out how you can expand your business by working with Uncle Sam. When: Thursday, July 7, 2022 Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm (EST)/...

PROPOSAL PHASE: Learning to Write Winning Proposals Come join us weekly as we train and prepare you to capture government contracts. These sessions are designed to prepare those enrolled in the Certified Capture Manager (CCM) Program to prepare their businesses for success and to prepare them to become certified capture manager professionals. CLASS TIME: Every Thursday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm EST/11am to 1pm PST LOCATION: Online (Remote acce...

Branding Lab: Capability Statement, Brief, Website This week’s lab is set up to help you create an image that is attractive to government buyers. Feel free to submit any marketing materials you have for review. LAB TOPIC: What is Branding Why do you need government friendly marketing materials? What is different between branding in the government market compared to the commercial market Should you create your own marketing pieces? What i...

Government Contracts--Relationship Building & Networking Come join us weekly as we train and prepare you to capture government contracts. These sessions are designed to prepare those enrolled in the Certified Capture Manager (CCM) Program to prepare their businesses for success and to prepare them to become certified capture manager professionals. CLASS TIME: Every Thursday, afternoon from 2pm to 4pm EST/11am to 1pm PST LOCATION: Online (R...

The fifth annual Summerfest Tech will take place Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30, 2022, with a kick-off party June 28th. Events will take place across the city of Milwaukee, including at Saint Kate Arts Hotel - 139 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 BMO Tower - 790 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 MARN ART + CULTURE HUB - 191 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Henry Maier Festival Park during Summerfest - 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 5...

Marketing Lab: networking, email strategies and more! This week’s lab is set up to help you understand who you should be marketing to as you set yourself up to win government contracts. LAB TOPIC: What is a Dream 100? How do you find each type of contact for your Dream 100? Agencies Contracting Officers Large Primes Teaming Partners Small Business Specialists Government Department Members SUBMIT DOCUMENTS: If you want your instructor to...