Many small businesses miss out on government contracts due to lack of timely information about them. The Internet can help level the playing field and give small businesses a chance to compete for these contracts.
Many government agencies have webpages listing their needs or typical purchases.
For example, the Department of the Treasury website includes a report on How to Find Out What Treasury Buys . The report includes the product or service purchased, number of purchases, dollar amount, and percent to small businesses. The Department also publishes the Small Business Subcontracting Opportunities Directory . BidRadar offers a free email subscription to targeted business opportunities appearing in Commerce Business Daily . The Federal Marketplace offers assistance to businesses selling to the federal government.