# **GovCon Chamber Blog** ## [Get SAM Government Contract Opportunities](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/get-slam-dunk-opportunity-emails-from-sam-gov-everyday) Feb 22, 2023 Click for sound ### Make SAM.gov work for you! Are you getting daily emails from SAM.gov? Are you following all the upcoming contract opportunities in your sweet space? You could! In today's fast-paced training, Neil M... [Continue Reading...](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/get-slam-dunk-opportunity-emails-from-sam-gov-everyday) ## [7 Strengths of Highly-Effective Federal Business Developers](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/7-traits-of-effective-business-developers-in-companies-pursuing-federal-contracts) Feb 11, 2023 Click for sound ### **How can I become a highly effective Business Developer?** Business development in the federal marketplace is a complex and challenging field that requires a combination of skills, knowledge, and person... [Continue Reading...](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/7-traits-of-effective-business-developers-in-companies-pursuing-federal-contracts) ## [How to Become the Federal Business Developer Everyone Wants](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/how-to-become-the-federal-business-developer-everyone-wants) Feb 08, 2023 **Competent** **business developers are essential to the success of every small business and large prime contractor chasing federal revenue.** **How can you become the person that every company and teaming pa**... [Continue Reading...](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/how-to-become-the-federal-business-developer-everyone-wants) ## [Learn What Agency Leaders are Thinking \| The Power of Podcasts for Federal Research](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/learn-what-agency-leaders-are-thinking-the-power-of-podcasts-for-federal-research) Jan 27, 2023 In today's training, federal sales expert Neil McDonnell discusses how to use federal podcasts as powerful strategic market research tools for federal business development. Discover specific federa... [Continue Reading...](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/learn-what-agency-leaders-are-thinking-the-power-of-podcasts-for-federal-research) ## [Step-by-Step Guide for Cold Calling Federal Buyers](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-for-cold-calling-federal-buyers) Jan 13, 2023 ### About Cold Calling Cold calling federal buyers, small business specialists and prospective teaming partners is an essential part of the government contracting process. With proper preparation, you ca... [Continue Reading...](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-for-cold-calling-federal-buyers) ## [How to Find Contact Information for Federal Agency Buyers](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/how-to-find-contact-information-for-federal-agency-buyers) Jan 12, 2023 _The federal government is looking for reliable small business partners to help them achieve their mission goals. In order to become the right partner, you need to understand and speak directly to thei_... [Continue Reading...](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/how-to-find-contact-information-for-federal-agency-buyers) ## [Understand the Needs of Federal Buyers \| Better BD Using Strategic Documents](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/understand-the-needs-of-federal-buyers-use-strategic-documents-for-better-business-development) Jan 11, 2023 **Business Development and Capture** requires you to understand a federal buyer's needs and goals. In today's session, Neil shows how to use federal agency strategic documents to open doors. Learn to fin... [Continue Reading...](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/understand-the-needs-of-federal-buyers-use-strategic-documents-for-better-business-development) ## [Win More by Doing Less \| Better BD Sales Strategies for 2023](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/win-more-by-doing-less-efficient-business-development-strategies) Jan 10, 2023 Are you drowning in excessive 'white noise' in your work environment? Are you struggling with too many competing priorities and not enough time to 'get it all done'? In today's 30 minute live trainin... [Continue Reading...](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/win-more-by-doing-less-efficient-business-development-strategies) ## [How to be Seen by Federal Agency Buyers \| Increase Your Visibility in only 15 minutes a day](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/how-to-be-seen-by-federal-agency-buyers-increase-your-visibility-in-only-15-minutes-a-day) Jan 09, 2023 Small businesses often feel invisible to federal buyers. Why don't they see us? We’re doing all the right things and going to all the right events, but still we’re invisible. Walk step by step with ... [Continue Reading...](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/how-to-be-seen-by-federal-agency-buyers-increase-your-visibility-in-only-15-minutes-a-day) ## [The 7 'Must Have' Relationships for Government Contractors](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/the-7-must-have-relationships-for-government-contractors) Jan 06, 2023 **WHAT "STRATEGIC" RELATIONSHIPS ARE IMPORTANT?** 1. Program Office (in your targeted agency) 2. SBP \| Small Business Professional (in your targeted agency) 3. Local PTAC \| Procurement Technical Assistance ... [Continue Reading...](https://www.govconchamber.com/blog/the-7-must-have-relationships-for-government-contractors)