Jumping into government contracting without preparation is where most businesses go wrong. Before you bid, make sure you’ve handled these: 1. Proper Business Registration - Your LLC/corp must be in good standing with the correct structure, EIN, and required registrations. 2. Targeted Market Research - Identify which agencies actually buy what you offer. Not every opportunity is for every business. 3. Strong Capability Statement - This is your government résumé. It should clearly communicate your services, differentiators, past performance, and contact info concise and professional. 4. Relevant Certifications - If applicable, pursue small business certifications (e.g., set-aside programs). These can unlock exclusive contract opportunities. Government contracting rewards preparation. The businesses that win are the ones that are structured, positioned, and ready before they ever submit a bid. 💬 What stage are you currently in structuring, registering, or actively bidding?

Anyone had to deal with AI agents when checking on payment status for invoices? I had to send 5 separate emails to get the answer I needed, so frustrating. Needless to say I’m done working with this Shipper. They were a pain even before AI took over their accounting department lol.

Hey everyone, our company has recently merged with a larger company that has over 600 assets mostly bulk tanker equipment for anyone that comes across those kinds of clients or shipments please message me!

Should I get my certifications first or form my LLC? Start with the LLC (Foundation First), your LLC is your legal foundation. It: Separates you from your business Protects your personal assets Allows you to open a business bank account Enables you to get insured Builds credibility with clients and agencies Without structure, certifications have nothing to stand on.Certifications don’t make you a business, an LLC does. Certifications Come After Structure Certifications are important but they are compliance tools, not foundations. You pursue certifications when: You’re ready to operate You’re bidding on contracts You need regulatory approval You’re entering a restricted industry Think of it simply: 👉 LLC = Foundation 👉 Certifications = Qualification Without proper structure, certifications carry little weight. Why This Order Matters. Many eentrepreneurs invest in courses and certifications, print business cards, build websites, but forget to: Establish legal protection Open a business bank account Set up proper compliance That’s backwards. Structure first, then scale. If you’re pursuing contracts, your LLC is your credibility anchor. Everything else builds on top of it. 💬 Where are you in the process? LLC formed? Or still in the certification phase? Drop your stage below 👇 Let’s build on foundation.

Cargo Van Owner Ops will tell you the best place to start is delivering packages for Amazon Flex, GoShare, Roadie, Curri or any of the other of hundreds of delivery apps that are out there… and they would be right. Most people HAVE to start their new cargo van business in this market. Actually, most beginners are forced to start their cargo van business, on these Apps (More on why that is, when we talk about brokerage and factoring) but I want you to know, these apps are bidding applications between many cargo van providers. Just understand, all these apps are used to do one thing: Find a cargo van that will haul/deliver their freight/packages for the LEAST amount of money!!! Read that again!!