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The Lobbying Process 150 150 Jonathan Poland

The Lobbying Process

Lobbying the government involves a series of steps to effectively communicate your message, build relationships with decision-makers, and influence public…

Do-It-Yourself Lobbying 150 150 Jonathan Poland

Do-It-Yourself Lobbying

Yes, it is possible to lobby the government without hiring a professional lobbyist. Lobbying, in its essence, involves advocating for…

Choosing the Right Lobbyist 150 150 Jonathan Poland

Choosing the Right Lobbyist

First, determining whether hiring a lobbyist is right for your company depends on several factors. Consider the following questions to…

The Importance of Lobbying 150 150 Jonathan Poland

The Importance of Lobbying

Lobbying is the act of influencing or attempting to influence the decisions of government officials, legislators, or regulators on behalf…

The World’s Biggest Customer 150 150 Jonathan Poland

The World’s Biggest Customer

the U.S. government is the world’s biggest customer, spending over $6 trillion annually on goods and services. Here are some…

Military Contracts 150 150 Jonathan Poland

Military Contracts

Military spending contracts are agreements between a government or its defense department and private companies or suppliers for the provision…

Companies Likely to Aquire Federal Funding 150 150 Jonathan Poland

Companies Likely to Aquire Federal Funding

While the specific industries receiving federal funding can vary depending on the country and its government priorities, there are several…

Lobbying vs Government Contracts 150 150 Jonathan Poland

Lobbying vs Government Contracts

A government contract and lobbying the government are two distinct activities within the realm of government and private sector interactions.…

What is an Economic Bad? Jonathan Poland

What is an Economic Bad?

An economic bad refers to a negative outcome or impact that results from business activity and consumption. This is in…

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Organizational Culture Jonathan Poland

Organizational Culture

Organizational culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and symbols that characterize an organization and differentiate it from…

Domain Knowledge Jonathan Poland

Domain Knowledge

Domain knowledge refers to a person’s understanding, ability, and information about a specific subject or area. It is often associated…

Bias for Action Jonathan Poland

Bias for Action

Bias for action is a mindset or approach that emphasizes the importance of taking action quickly, without extensive thought or…

Business Assets Jonathan Poland

Business Assets

In business, assets are useful property that are owned by the company. These assets can be divided into three categories:…

Analysis Paralysis Jonathan Poland

Analysis Paralysis

Analysis paralysis, also known as “paralysis by analysis,” is a phenomenon that occurs when individuals or groups become so focused…

Target Costing Jonathan Poland

Target Costing

Target costing is a cost management approach that involves setting a target cost for a product or service and then…

Examples of Products Jonathan Poland

Examples of Products

A product is something that has value and can be sold on a market. In order for a product to…

Brand Risk Jonathan Poland

Brand Risk

Brand risk refers to the potential for a brand to lose value or for a new brand to fail in…

Examples of Strategy Jonathan Poland

Examples of Strategy

A strategy is a long-term plan that an organization or individual develops to achieve a specific goal in a competitive…