Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a technology that allows businesses to conduct transactions on electronic forms that are sent over networks. This volume explains in detail what EDI is and how it works.

Non-technical in its approach, this unique book focuses on the business side of doing business with the government online. It provides you with all the information you need to get started, and then shows you how to use marketing, bidding, and pricing strategies to maximize profit in the new government purchasing environment. Included are:
* Details of the Federal Acquisitions Streamlining Act (FASA) and how it affects small businesses
* Worksheets offering a structured approach to business decision-making
* An overview of software and online networks, how they work and how to choose the best ones for you
* Quick-reference lists of resources for additional information
* Directions for completing the detailed Trading Partner Profile registration
* A glossary of EDI terms and acronyms that cuts through the jargon Concise and well-written, Doing Business with the Government Using EDI is an invaluable, single-source guidebook for making a profit through government sales now and in the future.

From Paper to Electronic Purchasing: The Changing Government Means Changes for You. Is Electronic Commerce for You? Trading Partner Profile Registration. From RFQ to EFT: The Story of a Bid. Overcoming Techno--Chaos: Selecting Hardware, Software, and VANs. Marketing Strategies in the Streamlined Environment. Pricing for Profit: Making Money at the Electronic Bazaar. Keep on Winning with Electronic Commerce. Appendices. Index.