Government agencies buy everyday services from small businesses, yet most owners never try to sell to them. Is it the paperwork, lack of information, or the belief that it’s “only for big companies”? What do you think really stops people from going after government contracts?

If you had the chance to get funding for a project or get paid to provide a service

Most people think grants are all about writing… But the writing is only 20%. The clarity, planning, and evidence do most of the heavy lifting.

The proposal isn’t the hardest part—the preparation is. Budget clarity, impact planning, data, partners… those determine your success long before you write page 1. Which part of the grant process confuses you the most?

If you had a chance to access bigger jobs or contracts, would you take it? Or do you think your business isn’t ready? Comment YES or NO — I want to see where most people in this group stand.