SMEs: How To Grow Your Business With The MOD 2009 eBook
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Contents
Getting started Why should I supply the MOD? How is the MOD helping SMEs? What should I do now? How do I find out more?
Getting started ............................................................3
Opportunity to build a sustainable business �
short and long term requirements ..........................................3
Examples of MOD contract opportunities ............................3
The SME community ........................................................................3
Why should I supply the MOD?............4
Why SMEs are important to the MOD......................................4
1 The MOD pays its bills on time..............................................4
2 Defence Electronic Commerce Service (DECS) ............4
3 The MOD welcomes innovation ............................................4
Urgent Operational Requirements............................................5
Supply chain opportunities � working in partnership
or as a sub-contractor to other companies ........................5
Prime Contractors ............................................................................5
A good platform for future business........................................5
How is the MOD helping SMEs? ........6
MOD initiatives ....................................................................................6
What should I do now? ....................................8
Subscribe to MOD DCB ..................................................................8
Register on the MOD Supplier
Information Database (SID) ..........................................................8
Attend `Meet the Buyer' seminars............................................8
Contact the Defence Suppliers Service (DSS) ....................8
Register with trade associations................................................8
How do I find out more? ................................9
Resources..............................................................................................9
Case studies ........................................................................................9
SME testimonials ............................................................................10

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