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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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Maintainability Jonathan Poland

Maintainability

Maintainability refers to the relative ease and cost of maintaining an entity over its lifetime, including fixing, updating, extending, operating,…

Types of Fallacies Jonathan Poland

Types of Fallacies

A fallacy is an error in reasoning that can lead to an incorrect conclusion. Fallacies can be found in arguments,…

Performance Objectives Jonathan Poland

Performance Objectives

Performance objectives are goals that individuals set for themselves on a regular basis, such as quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. These…

Branding 101 Jonathan Poland

Branding 101

Branding is the process of creating a unique and recognizable identity for a product, service, or business. This identity is…

Competitive Advantage Jonathan Poland

Competitive Advantage

Competitive advantage refers to the unique advantages that a firm possesses over its competitors. In a highly competitive industry, firms…

Toxic Positivity Jonathan Poland

Toxic Positivity

Top-down and bottom-up are opposing approaches to thinking, analysis, design, decision-making, strategy, management, and communication. The top-down approach begins with…

Influence Jonathan Poland

Influence

Influence is the ability to have an impact on the thoughts, behaviors, and values of an individual. It can involve…

Managing Expectations Jonathan Poland

Managing Expectations

Managing expectations is the practice of communicating information to prevent gaps between stakeholder perceptions and business realities. It is common…

Types of Fail Safe Jonathan Poland

Types of Fail Safe

A fail-safe is a mechanism or system that is designed to prevent harm or damage in the event of a…