What TikTok Won't Tell You About Making Money in Government Contracting

Event description

Social media is flooded with influencers promising easy money in government contracting. They claim anyone can make thousands - even millions - of dollars by finding products online, submitting a quote and acting as a "middle person" between a supplier and the federal government. While these success stories attract attention, they often leave out the details of the realities, risks and responsibilities that come with federal contracting.

Join this live Q&A webinar to get the facts about social media claims vs. competing in the real-world government contracting marketplace including:

• Limitations and risks of middle person (go-between) and drop-shipping strategies
• Why simply finding products to resell is rarely the path to sustainable success
• Why supplier relationships and performance history matter more than most influencers admit
• Compliance, financial and operational responsibilities of contractors
• Realistic paths to success in the federal marketplace

Learn what it really takes to understand the business infrastructure needed to succeed in government contracting:

• Subcontracting
• Product reselling
• Supplier relationships
• Contract administration
• Compliance requirements

Plus, the Kentucky APEX Accelerator will take a few moments at the start of this session to share important resources from the Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation (KSEF) about how you may be able to fund your company's next big idea through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR). NOTE: Zoom login instructions will be provided after eCenter registration is submitted. 

Facilitator: Reigh Kemp, Procurement Consultant, The Kentucky APEX Accelerator