Why Certifications Don’t Win Government Contracts

Why Certifications Don’t Win Government Contracts

Why Certifications Don’t Win Government ContractsFerdinand L. Risco Jr., MBA
Published on: 11/04/2025

Certifications alone don’t win contracts. Learn why strategy, targeting, and execution matter more — and how to actually compete in GovCon.

CertificationsGovCon StrategyContracting ReadinessSmall Business GrowthProcurement Mistakes
The Truth About the GovCon Middleman Myth

The Truth About the GovCon Middleman Myth

The Truth About the GovCon Middleman MythFerdinand L. Risco Jr., MBA
Published on: 04/04/2025

Can you win federal contracts without doing the work? Here’s the truth about the “middleman” myth — and what smart subcontracting actually looks like.

GovCon StrategySubcontractingFederal ContractingTeaming and PartnershipsGovCon MythsSmall Business StrategyContract Compliance
What It Takes to Be a Prime Contractor

What It Takes to Be a Prime Contractor

What It Takes to Be a Prime ContractorFerdinand L. Risco Jr., MBA
Published on: 28/03/2025

Being a prime sounds great—until it’s time to deliver. Here’s what small businesses must have in place to compete and succeed at the prime level.

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