Open Lab: Certification and Ask-Me-Anything This week’s lab is set up as Open Office hours for you to attend to get extra help. It's designed to help you get caught up, ask questions, review homework, AMA: ask-me-anything, or anything else you may need support with. LAB TOPIC: What are Small Business Certifications What are the different types of certifications Why do you need them How to team with certified small businesses What are set...

Time is of the essence, but it is never too late to develop a plan. Do not worry about what you have and have not done in the past. Join Joe Sullender, CFP® to learn strategies that you can act on now to avoid further delays. Consider: Often later in life we have more clarity in our goals You likely still have a long-term timeframe The opportunity to retire from Federal service and work elsewhere, banking the annuity (hyper-saving)

There's more to launching transformation than determining scope, schedule and budget. Because most leaders do not think about setting up the very conditions needed for their transformations to succeed. Identifying, establishing and sustaining the factors and circumstances that will generate their success is a powerful strategy, starting with launch. Why repeat your old mistakes? Many leaders announce their change initiatives, delegate it to a...

Even in the face of radical change, breakthroughs are possible for the thriving of the planet and all people. This free webinar is specifically designed for leaders in government: departments, bodies, institutions, agencies at federal, state / provincial, regional and municipal levels. Managers, Directors, Deputy Ministers/secretaries are invited to grasp the breadth and depth of transformational possibility. Which key paradigms must governme...

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...

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...

About the Webinar In the same way that we developed our careers, in order to have a purposeful and rewarding retirement, we have to think about what steps we can take now to prepare for that next chapter. We will discuss how to find, enhance, and rehearse your future path. Questions we will discuss: What are your interests, strengths, and values? What are the ways in which you can continue to learn to develop your interests? How can you rehear...

Every Business Can Win Government Contracts 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: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Time: 5:00-6:30pm (EST)/ 2:00-3:30pm (PST) Wher...

You Deserve to Win Government Contracts, Now! 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: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Time: 5:00-6:30pm (EST)/ 2:00-3:30pm (PST)...

WEEK 9 – Proposal Lab - Part 1 This week’s lab is set up to help you understand the pricing component of the proposal process. We’ll review some pricing templates and benchmark after your competitors’ pricing. This is part one of a two-part proposal lab series. LAB TOPIC: Benchmarking after your competitors' prices Pricing strategies to help you win Developing your cost estimation Blended rate techniques Reviewing your...