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What are public sector organisations - and what sort of products and services do they buy from small businesses?
Is selling to the public sector an option for me?
Does my company have to be a certain size before the public sector will buy from me?
What do I need to do to sell my services or goods to the public sector?
Who do I contact to market my services to the public sector?
Are there any more specific ways that I can market my business to the public sector?
Why would public sector organisations choose a small business as a supplier?
Why is contracting with the public sector such a long, laborious and costly process?
How do I set sales targets?
As a retailer, how can design improve my shop?
I've had a good idea but how do I protect it if I'm going to show it to other people?
I've had a good idea, but how do I get it to market?
Who can I speak to about turning my idea into a working model/prototype?

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Is selling to the public sector an option for me?

Before you consider selling to the public sector you should research what markets are open to you and decide if you can meet the needs of those target markets.You need to be able to:

  • Compete with other firms
  • Complete contracts on time and to the required standards
  • Have a sound financial and commercial reputation
  • Be able to familiarise yourself with Government purchasing procedures
  • Offer value for money
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