tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.comments2023-12-07T05:14:53.039-05:00Amtower on Selling to the GovernmentFederal Directhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07754349298295586839noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-71231907247922966612016-06-09T08:19:56.994-04:002016-06-09T08:19:56.994-04:00Thank you for the good article.
In my opinion, the...Thank you for the good article.<br />In my opinion, there should be great performance and efficiency in the business. Those two could draw attention and increase visibility. The bright example are <a href="https://www.idealsvdr.com/" rel="nofollow">data room service providers</a>, they did everything for that.John Barnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985210033843770891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-61446845933990877822016-05-14T08:04:31.110-04:002016-05-14T08:04:31.110-04:00Awesome blog. I enjoyed reading your articles. Thi... Awesome blog. I enjoyed reading your articles. This is truly a great read for me. I have bookmarked it and I am looking forward to reading new articles. Keep up the good work! <a href="http://crierpr.com/health-pr/" rel="nofollow">health PR crierpr.com</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568019503901314992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-73198747813201181572016-05-14T07:39:19.757-04:002016-05-14T07:39:19.757-04:00I haven’t any word to appreciate this post.....Rea...I haven’t any word to appreciate this post.....Really i am impressed from this post....the person who create this post it was a great human..thanks for shared this with us. <a href="http://crierpr.com/" rel="nofollow">Crier Communications</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568019503901314992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-1931132839895427992015-12-03T12:21:51.710-05:002015-12-03T12:21:51.710-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Federal Directhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754349298295586839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-89584435632959269132015-12-03T12:21:39.907-05:002015-12-03T12:21:39.907-05:00Robert- thank you. I think I have built a fair amo...Robert- thank you. I think I have built a fair amount of good will in the market via speaking, writing (WashTech and other places), the radio show, etc. I try to get useful information out as often as possible. There is ALWAYS more information!Federal Directhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754349298295586839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-49775209753911839652015-11-12T15:48:05.122-05:002015-11-12T15:48:05.122-05:00Mark I am sure that the good will you have built u...Mark I am sure that the good will you have built up by bringing innovative practices to the federal market brings you many more customers than those you might occasionally lose by giving away too much valuable advice. And customers who do actually hire you are probably better customers, because they appreciate the value you deliver. You are doing it right.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533315408798694298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-58101920681958187332014-06-23T16:47:24.371-04:002014-06-23T16:47:24.371-04:00I have met and interacted with EAs of both types -...I have met and interacted with EAs of both types - gatekeepers and guides. I much prefer to deal with the guides, but this article does make me rethink the way I deal with those I think are gatekeepers, or obstacles. In the long run, it is probably easier, with good manners and common sense, to turn the relationship around and succeed rather than just folding your tent and going elsewhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-85424398759652407852014-01-30T20:02:44.956-05:002014-01-30T20:02:44.956-05:00Mark, Congrats on 29 years. Mark, Congrats on 29 years. mikekeathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648419620146108285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-44898123889744277922013-04-05T16:43:52.392-04:002013-04-05T16:43:52.392-04:00I'm excited to join you on this panel because ...I'm excited to join you on this panel because I believe that small businesses today have so many options to gain visibility given the media opportunities. We now have social media, new publications, new awards and more online media than we have had in the past. A smart small business can really get their piece of the media pie. They just need some solid tips and tools to make it happen. And that's just what they'll hear from us. It's extraordinary that you're lining up some great reporters for them to meet in person! I'm looking forward to it!Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13437367512316681995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-59895302341046785132013-02-12T04:22:03.005-05:002013-02-12T04:22:03.005-05:00GSA is changing the rules on marketing 1on1 Sch...GSA is changing the rules on <a href="http://www.marketing1on1.com" rel="nofollow">marketing 1on1</a> Schedules, small business regulations are convoluted, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813150344575149922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-84080469285096588732013-02-11T09:09:56.318-05:002013-02-11T09:09:56.318-05:00Good post on using LinkedIn and marketing in gener...Good post on using LinkedIn and marketing in general.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237408470328008426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-44875425194924928052013-02-02T12:49:54.862-05:002013-02-02T12:49:54.862-05:00Yuhannes- I agree, and I'd go further. I think...Yuhannes- I agree, and I'd go further. I think less than 10% of the total population on LinkedIn leverage it as well as they should. I try to monitor osme of the more active users to kep up with what they are doing and what seems to work.<br /><br />From my obeservations, at least 20% have little or no useful information on their profiles.<br /><br />The middle 70% fall between the power suers and the deadbeats.Federal Directhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754349298295586839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-18173162902644109472013-01-10T22:06:41.943-05:002013-01-10T22:06:41.943-05:00Mark, I would agree that 2010 was probably the tip...Mark, I would agree that 2010 was probably the tipping point year where people started taking Linked a little more seriously.<br />Many people are still slow to fully utilize all LI has to offer - as you well know!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757175017960763984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-13204191753331457012012-12-12T10:37:30.431-05:002012-12-12T10:37:30.431-05:00As LinkedIn goes after more recruitment advertisin...As LinkedIn goes after more recruitment advertising dollars, features like the Endorsements will be coming through more. This feature will soon be searchable and unfortunately may replace recommendations as something of value to hiring managers. <br />I truly like Recommendations and believe they are more valuable than the Endorsements.<br />Endorsements are Facebook, and the shiny object and a race to see who can get the most of any particular Skill in the line up. <br />There are some challenges with the Endorsements. First, if you have not taken the time to edit and refine the Skills you have on your Profile you will get Endorsed for something that is not even a Skill - look up Job Scanning. <br />Second, Skills & Expertise is not clearly defined. In the category listing is "security clearance", "DHS" and other terms in our space. But does this mean you are an expert? You work there? Have worked there? Have a clearance? <br />It would be great if crowdsourcing would address these issues, but there is a very West Coast mindset to the LinkedIn features. Being from the West Coast, I feel I can take that liberty. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889725040560143269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-2187664617810575212012-12-12T10:29:54.625-05:002012-12-12T10:29:54.625-05:00Yes, it has been an interesting ride and transitio...Yes, it has been an interesting ride and transition. <br />There were several folks in the community who were transferred over last summer and then a staged approach this fall, all building up to this 12/11/12 transition date.<br />The explanation that this a New Rich Media experience is not pleasing to many who use this as a business platform. <br />And as to the New Rich Media, you can't use it yet and there is no ETA on when you will be able to. And for those of us who have had SlideShare presentations as part of their accounts for years, that is all gone and no word when we can reload it.<br />As to the Skills and Endorsements, this is a prelude to being able to search for someone based on the highest number of endorsements they receive for a particular skill even though many of the skills are not really skills.<br />When you read the "vision" statements about this, LinkedIn states that they want to develop an Economic Graph of the world. At present they are just becoming more and more of a job board. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889725040560143269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-39960540526010240982012-10-22T15:51:07.262-04:002012-10-22T15:51:07.262-04:00Currently our GSA Open Competition Federal Strateg...Currently our GSA Open Competition Federal Strategic Sourcing Procurement proposal is being considered by the House Small Business Committee. Below I will explain our GSA Open Competition Procurement solution vs GSA's current non-competitive procurement solution.<br /><br />To read entire proposal go to :<br />http://shorttext.com/Vz9r4byAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11529135907129251901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-79932528793900174062012-10-15T10:26:57.955-04:002012-10-15T10:26:57.955-04:00David- great point re: playing together. A Tweet i...David- great point re: playing together. A Tweet in a Google search??? Your comment made me LOL!Federal Directhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754349298295586839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-25562075538493573892012-10-15T05:12:09.703-04:002012-10-15T05:12:09.703-04:00Mark, it is an interesting feature. But I wonder h...Mark, it is an interesting feature. But I wonder how much of this is an "arms race" with Facebook? I really hate when the social sites copy one another and at the same time refuse to play together. (Ever see a live tweet in a Google search for example)?David Meerman Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10298585987640812567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-68348959727453005032012-10-14T12:08:52.945-04:002012-10-14T12:08:52.945-04:00To Mark's point and following a quick conversa...To Mark's point and following a quick conversation we had on this topic, Endorsing someone without explanation involves very little risk. Qualifying why you endorse someone for a particular skill or expertise takes more time and generally has more impact.<br /><br />I'm with Mark and saying the recommendation feature is the way to go if you want to truly articulate your endorsement of a fellow business professional.<br /><br />Guy Timberlaketheasbcguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641777958403893000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-27887123300431211122012-06-18T15:40:36.634-04:002012-06-18T15:40:36.634-04:00Great post Mark - it's absolutely true, the in...Great post Mark - it's absolutely true, the information you can gather via Linked In can help you change your business.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908496319352158800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-30046485097317035152012-03-19T10:15:55.963-04:002012-03-19T10:15:55.963-04:00Mark,
As a result of this post, I plan to be more ...Mark,<br />As a result of this post, I plan to be more strategic in my efforts to expand my network on LinkedIn because now I know my customers are here. <br /><br />Thank you.Mojoeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11427299897307393794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-39894875138625305302012-02-25T14:03:41.989-05:002012-02-25T14:03:41.989-05:00Every aspect of Carahsoft's marketing (viewed ...Every aspect of Carahsoft's marketing (viewed from the outside- I have no insider knowledge) is directly tied to sales. They have a library of webinars that runs into the hundreds, each supporting a specific technology they represent. They attend many events where thet can get in front of specific customer/prospect agencies. They do very targeted radio spots highlighting their partners. And they have a pertpetual training progam for their sales people so they can stay on top of all apsects of the technologies they sell. It is not a magic formula, but it is an effective one.Federal Directhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754349298295586839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-70014451787589241382012-02-24T12:24:10.984-05:002012-02-24T12:24:10.984-05:00Mark you know how to pick winners. In your estima...Mark you know how to pick winners. In your estimation what distinguishes Carahsoft's marketing from its competitors?Mojoeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11427299897307393794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-30541655298068817792012-02-04T12:00:15.249-05:002012-02-04T12:00:15.249-05:00Mark - thanks for showing us yet another way to us...Mark - thanks for showing us yet another way to use Linked in for our business influence and growth. One of your characteristics which impresses me most is your deep level of knowledge and loyalty to the Linked in Social network. One can read your blogs, experience your webinars and peruse your profile to understand how you have strategically used Li for Amtower & Company and how it has served you. Connie NeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893899078329252520.post-85376500108993618452012-02-04T11:59:39.961-05:002012-02-04T11:59:39.961-05:00Mark - thanks for showing us yet another way to us...Mark - thanks for showing us yet another way to use Linked in for our business influence and growth. One of your characteristics which impresses me most is your deep level of knowledge and loyalty to the Linked in Social network. One can read your blogs, experience your webinars and peruse your profile to understand how you have strategically used Li for Amtower & Company and how it has served you. Connie NeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com