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Debi Einmo (Author)
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October 23, 2009
In her revolutionary book, Don't Bid!, small business wonk and government contracting guru Debi Einmo speaks to over twenty-eight million American small business owners: If you have dreamed of landing a government contract, yet have no idea how to begin, the solution is simple: Begin with this book! Einmo shares her knowledge, both clearly and optimistically, and guides you through the workings of the SBA as she explains the basics of subcontracting, demonstrates methods for finding prime contractors ready to do business with you, then offers keen negotiation techniques for landing the deals. Einmo pulls from nearly twenty years' of experience working with leading government contractors in the USA, Middle East, Europe and Asia.

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About the Author

A graduate of the University of Central Florida, Debi Einmo began her career as a corporate accountant with a large manufacturer in California. Five years later, via a short-term “loan” of her talents to a sister company who specialized in government contracting, Einmo’s life changed forever and propelled her across the globe to such faraway places as the Middle East, Asia, Micronesia, Eastern Europe, and South Africa. From embassies in Europe to military bases in Iraq, Einmo has spent the last two decades as Deputy Program Manager, Business Manager, Director of Finance, and CFO. Returning to the U.S. in late 2008, Einmo now consults with both large and small government contractors. A sought after speaker, Einmo continues to inspire small business owners around the country with her battle cry of “Don’t Bid!” as a regular speaker at trade associations, small business networks, and universities. Visit her on the web at www.dontbid.com.

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  • Paperback: 178 pages
  • Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (October 23, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1439255016
  • ISBN-13: 978-1439255018
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,396,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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During the past decade I have spent 8 of the 10 years overseas. Each time I return to the USA I am usually a little surprised that the economy has worsened, airline travel has become more difficult, and only companies on the inside track are benefiting from government spending. At least until now...

In the fall of 2008 I returned from my third year in Iraq. A few days later AIG failed, Lehman Brothers failed and then all around the country small businesses began failing by the thousands. I watched in horror as the mainstay of the American economy, small businesses, were failing. After 20 years as a government contracting executive, I knew a secret that would help save many small businesses, and I knew I had to help.

I wrote "Don't Bid!" to illustrate to small businesses that they can sell indirectly to the US Government without ever bidding on a contract. What does th US government buy? Everything! From paper clips to orange juice...whatever you are selling Uncle Sam is buying it in one form or another. But selling to the government directly involves seemingly endless hurdles and miles of red tape that have caused many small businesses to abandon that hope. My book offers a new hope.

What if you could sidestep all those hurdles and cut through the red tape? What if your small business could quickly sell to Uncle Sam, the biggest buyer of "stuff" on the planet....without bidding on contracts?

At a recent media summit in New York, one of the producers of 48 Hours said "This is probably the best kept secret in American Business today"...it is the secret that the government and the SBA are not telling you. What is this secret? It is a little known, back-door approach to government contracting one allows a small business tosell indirectly to the government quickly, cheaply, repeatedly....all by doing what you are already doing with what you already have at your company. In "Don't Bid! Insider Secrets For Small Businesses To Benefit From Government Spending" I show you how.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Read" for all Small Business Government Contractors, January 30, 2010
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This book is "A Must Read" for all inexperienced Government Small Business Contractors. It is in simple understanding terms and a great help for those who are not experts in the bid process for government contracts.

Sherry Hood
SMH International LLC
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful read!, November 18, 2009
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What a wonderful read...full of how to advice that will benefit all small business owners. I have attended SBA meetings to learn about government contracts and was so overwhelmed that I never even tried to bid on anything. Ms. Einmo's book has changed my view on how to do this by using the laws behind subcontracting to prime contractors. This books maps out the strategies that a small business owner needs to land the jobs.

I have to thank Ms. Einmo for a book that will change things for all small business owners who take her words of wisdom to heart!

Creatively,
Kim Anton
Anton Graphics, Inc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Do Buy Don't Bid!, November 16, 2009
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Don't Bid tells all! This includes what you need to know about Prime contractors and SBA; the names of the big government contractors (see the list of top 100); everything you can do to prepare your business, including sample scripts for cold calling, and understanding your marketing; all the jargon defined; the 10 common pitfalls to avoid in government contracting, negotiating and more.

Einmo has created a detailed process for success. This is not for the faint of heart but then as a small business owner you live with challenges every day. Einmo is thorough with detail enough to answer every question you can imagine. She is also sensitive to how overwhelming this preparation can seem. She encourages the reader along the way and offers useful resources even for start-up companies with the right qualifications. The book is also interesting to read because it includes stories of success to make the points. With Einmo's insider expertise and wisdom, you can do this!!



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